The Fellowship in Complex Family Planning provides physicians with the opportunity to gain high-level research experience and clinical skills in all aspects of Family Planning.
Fellows are given thorough clinical training and research experience, earn a master’s degree, and receive a salary and other benefits.
Clinical Training
Fellows work with a team of faculty members who have extensive training in abortion, contraception, and research. Clinical care is provided through the Ryan Residency Training Program clinic, giving fellows ample opportunity to teach residents and medical students. Our comprehensive fellowship program focuses on research, clinical care, policy, medical education. We collaborate with colleagues in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in other medical specialties, preparing fellows to be expert consultants.
Our clinical training includes:
- All methods of pregnancy termination
- All diagnostic methods to confirm uterine and tubal pregnancy, including ultrasound
- Complex contraception
- Sterilization
- Gynecologic surgery
- Anesthesia and pain control
Research Program
During the course of the fellowship, each fellow will develop a structured research project. Through committed mentorship and a comprehensive academic program, fellows achieve top notch skills in study design, grant writing, and statistical analysis. Fellows are also presented with opportunities to participate in the Section’s many research projects. Depending on individual interests, fellows can work on clinical, basic science, and/or social science research. Fellows typically complete two research projects during their fellowship.
Our research program includes:
- Training in epidemiology and biostatistics
- Study design
- Grant writing
- Presentation at grand rounds and national conferences
- Guidance and potential funding for research studies in family planning to further the fellow’s ability to become and independent investigator
Master's Degree
Fellows receive a master's degree from the Department of Health Studies at the University of Chicago. This program is geared specifically toward post-doctoral students and provides intensive education in biostatistics and clinical research. At the conclusion of the program, fellows are expected to develop a Master’s thesis of publishable quality.
Compensation & Benefits
Fellows are provided with the following:
- Annual salary
- Health insurance
- Funding for international work experience
- Funding to attend conferences