The Center for Bioethics is home to a one-year clinical ethics fellowship designed to provide intensive training for individuals seeking to do bedside clinical ethics under expert supervision. Our trainees are exposed to inpatient and outpatient consults and help address policy and other healthcare related issues. The fellowship is competency and practice based, and strives to meet competencies as described by organizations such as the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities as well as the Association of Bioethics Program Directors.
The fellowship is currently focused on future physician leaders in clinical ethics but is open to non-physicians as well. Previous or concurrent advanced training in bioethics through graduate work or the equivalent is encouraged.
Fellowship Structure
Duration: 12 months, July 1 – June 30.
Time: The fellowship is designed to be full-time, but part-time options may be considered.
Applicants: A terminal postgraduate degree is required. MD/DO candidates are given preference, but non-physician applicants may apply.
Compensation: OSU GME PGY-4 rate
Fellowship Requirements
Completion of 3 graduate level Bioethics courses: End of Life Ethics (BIOETHC 7010), Clinical Bioethics (BIOETHC 6020), and Advanced Clinical Bioethics (BIOETHC 7000). The courses are offered in separate semesters and are eligible for tuition assistance benefits.
Attendance at weekly Ethics Case Conferences, monthly OSUWMC Ethics Committee meetings, and monthly Grand Rounds presentations.
Routine availability for the Clinical Bioethics Consultation Service.
Pursuit of scholarship or service projects in bioethics is highly encouraged.
2023-2024 Application Cycle
Applications are due December 15, 2022. Interviews will be held in January 2023.
The Center is currently unable to support fellows requiring visa sponsorship.
To apply, visit https://form.jotform.com/222444113472144 or send a CV, cover letter, and the names of two references to bioethics@osumc.edu.
Questions? Contact bioethics@osumc.edu