1. Harvard Medical School (HMS) – Boston, Massachusetts

University & Clinic Overview
Harvard Medical School is perennially ranked #1 or #2 globally in clinical medicine and medical research usnews.com+11Times Higher Education (THE)+11inspiraadvantage.com+11. Affiliated with world‑class hospitals including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s, and Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, HMS graduates and faculty drive innovation across multiple specialties.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
HMS and its teaching hospitals host over 200 ACGME-accredited specialty and subspecialty fellowships, covering fields such as cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, critical care, transplant surgery, neurology, and pediatric subspecialties. Fellowships are structured as 1‑ to 3‑year programs combining clinical service, research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities. For example:

• Endocrine Surgery Fellowship, matched via AAES, includes structured rotations in thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pancreas surgery endocrinesurgery.org.
• Fellowships in oncology, transplant medicine, and pediatrics are globally sought-after, offering rigorous clinical exposure and protected research time within HMS’s robust infrastructure.

Eligibility & Application Pathways

• Applicants must hold an MD (or DO) with ACGME-accredited residency in the relevant field.
• U.S. medical licensure (USMLE Step 3 and state board) is typically required for clinical participation.
• Fellowship recruitment occurs via ERAS and NRMP fellow matching, along with individual hospital selection cycles.
• International applicants may participate if they hold U.S. residency certification or equivalent credential equivalency (rarely accepted directly).

Research and Academic Fellowships
The Harvard Medical School Clinical Investigator Training Program (CITP) offers physician-scientist training with joint MD–PhD or research fellowships covering oncology, global health, health policy, and neurobiology. Harvard has one of the oldest and most expansive postdoctoral training systems, supporting clinicians and scientists via NIH-sponsored fellowships, individual lab grants, or departmental funding.

International Access & Outcomes
HMS fellowships are globally influential. Alumni often move into leadership roles in academic medicine and policy worldwide. Institutions like Dana-Farber/Brigham provide translational research fellowships and visiting clinician‑scientist positions for those with strong funding or collaborations. Access is highly competitive and requires strong prior clinical and research backgrounds.

2. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) – Baltimore, Maryland

Institutional and Clinical Setting
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is globally renowned, especially for surgery, neurology, psychiatry, pediatrics, and anesthesiology. Its affiliated entities—Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bayview Medical Center, School of Public Health—form a multifaceted academic health environment and regularly occupy top U.S. NIH‑funded rankings inspiraadvantage.com+15usnews.com+15American Society of Transplantation+15Wikipedia+9apppostgradtraining.com+9SHM | Society of Hospital Medicine+9.

Fellowship Infrastructure
JHUSOM offers 250+ ACGME-accredited subspecialty fellowship programs, covering fields like advanced cardiothoracic surgery, transplant medicine, neurosurgery, critical care, pediatric sub-specialties, global health, and biomedical informatics. These fellowships integrate high-volume clinical service with mentorship, research components, and educational roles. Johns Hopkins is also known for hospital medicine, critical care, and interventional radiology fellowships, and for training global health fellows through the Bloomberg School’s Global Health Equity Residency Track.

Clinician-Scientist and Postdoctoral Training

• The Clinician Scientist Track enables physicians to pursue mentored research training alongside clinical duties.
• Hopkins sponsors robust NIH-funded postdoctoral training programs, including the NIH T32 and KL2 Career Development Programs, across domains like neuroscience, genomics, and bioengineering.

Eligibility & Application

• MD with U.S. residency training in the field required. US clinical licensure often mandatory.
• Fellowships are accessed via ERAS or direct hospital application. Scholarships for research roles are competitive grant‑based.
• International MDs may participate if they have prior U.S. accredited residency training and licensure.

Fellow Outcomes & Reputation
Graduates often lead academic centers, fund high‑impact trials, and direct health systems globally. Hopkins’ culture emphasizes leadership in research, medical innovation, and public health.

3. Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education (Mayo GME) – Rochester (MN), Jacksonville (FL), Phoenix (AZ)

Institutional Setting
Mayo Clinic’s School of Graduate Medical Education is one of the largest in the U.S., offering over 300 fellowship and residency programs across multiple campuses and integrating patient care, education, and research college.mayo.edu+1.

Clinical Fellowship Programs

• Mayo offers fellowships in nearly every specialty and subspecialty—from cardiology to ENT, transplantation, rehabilitation medicine, hospitalist medicine, palliative care, and more.
• Hospital Medicine Fellowship offers tracks in research, quality improvement, and medical education, tailored for academic hospitalists to gain leadership experience SHM | Society of Hospital Medicine.
• PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship in Minneapolis is a one-year accredited program combining clinical care, sports cardiology, radiology, ultrasound, psychology, nutrition, and research college.mayo.edu.

Eligibility & Application

• Applicants must have completed U.S.-accredited residency programs and hold valid U.S. licensure.
• Mayo fellowships are accessed via ERAS or centralized Mayo GME portal, with excellent institutional support for relocation and credentialing.

Academic & Research Fellowships

• Mayo offers research fellowships in genomic medicine, surgical innovation, global health, and neuroscience. Some roles are NIH-funded or supported by internal grants.
• Mayo Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences supports postdoctoral scientists in translational and clinical research areas.

International Access
International physicians can apply only if they complete U.S. residencies (rare). Research fellows from abroad often join through formal lab grants or collaborative research programs.

Impact & Alumni
Mayo fellows frequently lead in academic hospital medicine, surgical innovation, and clinical research. Mayo’s reputation for complex case referral and innovation solidifies its position among global clinical training leaders.

4. Stanford University School of Medicine – Stanford, CA

Institutional Profile & Prestige
Stanford Medicine ranks among the top U.S. institutions for innovation in clinical care, digital health, translational research, and medical education. Stanford University (#4 in medicine per Scimago) is located within the Silicon Valley ecosystem, fostering close partnerships with tech giants and cutting-edge biomedical research centers scimagoir.comTimes Higher Education (THE).

Clinical Fellowships
Stanford sponsors over 123 ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs, spanning specialties such as anesthesia, emergency medicine, surgery, neurology, dermatology, cardiology, oncology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, psychiatry, and more Stanford Medicine+1. Notable examples include:

• Infectious Diseases Fellowship offering research and clinical training across Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto VA, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center—with sub‑tracks in transplant ID, ICU‑ID, antimicrobial stewardship, and hospital epidemiology Stanford Medicine+1.
• Emergency Medicine Subspecialties including EMS, Wilderness Medicine, Pediatric EM, Social EM, and Ultrasound—supported by grantwriting workshops and professional development via the Department’s Fellows’ College Stanford Medicine+3Stanford Medicine+3Department<br>of Medicine+3.
• A full suite of subspecialty fellowships in cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrine, geriatrics, and more as listed on the Department of Medicine’s fellowship pages Wikipedia+15Department<br>of Medicine+15Department<br>of Medicine+15.

Research & Academic Fellowships
Stanford offers a wide range of MD–PhD and postdoctoral research fellowships in neuroscience, health policy, global health, medical informatics, and more. Programs include:

• Dean’s and Berry postdoctoral fellowships,
• Biodesign Fellowship,
• Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Awards,
• Shoshana Levy early-career fellowships and Propel program for women in academic medicine postdocs.stanford.edu+2Department<br>of Medicine+2.

Support Structure & Culture
Fellowships benefit from Fellows’ College—a peer mentoring and professional development program that supports well-being, networking, and leadership training Department<br>of Medicine+1.

International Access & Eligibility

• Standard eligibility includes a U.S.-accredited MD, completed residency, and licensing (USMLE, ECFMG, state board credentials).
• International applicants may apply for clinical fellowships only after U.S. residency and licensure; research/academic fellowships welcome international MDs or PhDs with independent funding or faculty acceptance.

Career Impact
Stanford fellows frequently become academic leaders, medical innovators, and hospital administrators globally. Graduates often drive innovation in health tech, AI-driven diagnostics, and educational reform.

5. University of California, San Francisco (UCSF School of Medicine)

Reputation & Clinical Environment
UCSF consistently ranks among the top public medical institutions in the U.S. Known for clinical excellence in neurology, oncology, psychiatry, population health, and pediatrics, UCSF is affiliated with top-tier teaching hospitals—such as UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, and SF VAMC scimagoir.comTimes Higher Education (THE).

Clinical Fellowship Programs
UCSF offers an extensive portfolio of ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships across subspecialties like transplant surgery, neonatology, cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonary-critical care, infection disease, and global health. These combine high-volume clinical exposure with substantial research commitments and multidisciplinary learning.

Research Advances & Training Pathways
UCSF is leading in physician-scientist training, with rich programs including:

• T32 NIH training grants in genomics, neurodegeneration, and cancer,
• Mentored clinical research tracks,
• Academic fellowships in precision medicine and health equity.

Eligibility & Application
Clinical fellows require residency completion and U.S. licensure. Research positions may be open to international applicants, especially those with relevant PhDs or MDs and external funding support.

Impact
UCSF fellows are frequently drawn into faculty roles, leading clinical trials or public health initiatives. Global health scholars often partner with institutions in Asia, Africa, and South America.

6. Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine)

Institutional Overview
Penn Medicine, with its flagship Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, is recognized for excellence in cardiovascular surgery, oncology, neuroscience, internal medicine, and bioethics. Ranked among the global leaders in clinical and research impact usnews.com+2Stanford Medicine+2.

Clinical Fellowship Structure
Penn offers 200+ ACGME-accredited fellowships, including:

• Advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology,
• Surgical oncology,
• Critical care surgery,
• Hematology/medical oncology,
• Child neurology,
• Palliative care,
• Bioinformatics and global health fellowships.

Fellowships emphasize high clinical throughput, dedicated research time, and integrated educational programs.

Research & Academic Tracks
Penn supports robust academic training through:

• Formal Clinician-Scientist Training Programs,
• NIH-funded T32 and K-series career development awards,
• Fellowship tracks combining clinical responsibilities with translational or policy research.

Eligibility & Access

• MD with U.S.-based residency and licensure is standard for clinical fellowships.
• Competitive research fellowships are open to international MDs and PhDs supported by NIH, Fulbright, or other funding sources.

Career Outcomes
Alumni occupy faculty roles at Ivy League institutions, direct research institutes, or act as advisors in global health agencies.

7. University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor, MI)

Institution & Clinical Setting
The University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS), founded in 1850, is renowned for its clinical excellence in cardiovascular surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, and health services research. Its teaching hospitals—Michigan Medicine (including the University Hospital, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital)—provide M‑level clinical volume and heavily integrated academic and research infrastructure.

Clinical Fellowship Landscape
UMMS sponsors 150+ ACGME-accredited clinical fellowship programs, including:

• Advanced cardiothoracic and transplant surgery,
• Hematology/oncology,
• Interventional cardiology,
• Critical care medicine,
• Pediatric subspecialties (neonatology, pediatric gastroenterology),
• Geriatric medicine and palliative care.
  Fellowships typically span 1–3 years, combining structured clinical rotations with protected research or quality improvement time. Programs routinely integrate fellows into multidisciplinary teams, academic teaching, and scholarly activities.

Research & Physician-Scientist Training

• UMMS runs the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), allowing MD–PhDs to pursue dual clinical and rigorous research training.
• Many fellowship tracks offer scholar pathways, including NIH T32-supported translational research, health services research, and clinical outcomes projects.
• Visiting scholars or post-docs may join via departmental funding or external grants such as NIH KL2 awards.

International Access & Eligibility

• U.S. residencies and board eligibility plus valid licensure are standard requirements for clinical fellowships.
• Research positions are available to international MDs or PhDs with grant support or institutional sponsorship.
• International MDs who have completed U.S.-accredited residency may apply with proper licensing; UM International Center supports visa processes.

Training Culture & Career Outcomes
UMMS emphasizes leadership development, health equity, and innovation. Fellows commonly publish peer-reviewed work, lead trials, or transition into academic faculty positions. Alumni occupy leadership roles nationally and internationally in both academia and health systems.

8. Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (WUSM)

Institution & Academic Profile
WUSM is consistently ranked among the top U.S. medical schools in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and pediatric research. Located at BJC HealthCare facilities, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the medical school blends patient care, education, and world-class biomedical research.

Clinical Fellowship Offerings
Offers more than 180 ACGME‑accredited fellowships across areas including:

• Neurological surgery,
• Pediatric critical care,
• Pulmonary medicine,
• Complex surgical oncology,
• Hematology and bone marrow transplant.
  Many fellowships include funded research time, mentorship in clinical trials, and opportunities to co-investigate multi-institutional studies.

Physician Scientist & Research Training
WUSM runs robust MD–PhD and T32-sponsored postdoctoral training across neurology, psychiatry, genetics, and molecular medicine. Their Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) supports researchers from conception to implementation of clinical research.

Eligibility & International Access
Clinical fellowships require U.S. residency and license. Research positions and clinical translational roles may be open to international clinicians with research experience and institutional backing.

Institutional Strengths & Impact
WUSM fellows often become leading investigators in neurological diseases or surgical subspecialties. The institutional culture heavily fosters innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

9. Duke University School of Medicine (Durham, NC)

Institutional Standing & Clinical Integration
Duke Medicine includes Duke University Hospital, Duke Cancer Center, and Children’s Health Center of North Carolina. Recognized for excellence in oncology, cardiology, global health, and surgical innovation, Duke sits at the forefront of U.S. academic medicine and translational science.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
Duke offers over 160 ACGME-accredited fellowships, including:

• Adult and pediatric oncology,
• Cardiothoracic surgery,
• Transplant nephrology,
• Critical care medicine,
• Infectious diseases,
• Global Health Pathways.
  Programs integrate service, research, and teaching. Candidates receive mentorship and often have protected time for quality improvement or patient-outcomes studies.

Global Health & Research Fellowships

• Duke’s Global Health Pathway within residency/fellowship tracks enables clinicians to conduct research and clinical rotations abroad.
• Research fellowships funded via NIH K-series, Fogarty Global Health Fellowships, and internal grants support training in tropical medicine, epidemiology, and implementation science.

Eligibility & Access for International Doctors
Clinical fellowships require U.S. board certification and licensure. Duke supports select Global Health positions for qualified international physicians with funding or institutional partnerships. Research fellowships accept international PhD/MD candidates with experience and grant backing.

Training Culture & Outcomes
Duke emphasizes leadership development, equity, and innovation. Fellows often emerge as faculty across global health or clinical research networks. Alumni hold leadership roles globally.

10. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine – Chicago, IL

Institution & Clinical Landscape
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, part of the $11 billion Northwestern Medicine enterprise, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Lurie Children’s, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and Jesse Brown VA. As a major center for specialty care and research, Feinberg is known for high NIH funding (15th among US medical schools in 2022–23) and excellence in cancer, neuroscience, rehabilitation medicine, and health services research feinberg.northwestern.edu+15Wikipedia+15pediatrics.northwestern.edu+15.

Clinical Fellowships (ACGME‑Acclaimed)
The school offers 150+ accredited clinical fellowship programs through McGaw Graduate Medical Education across specialties including:

• Medicine subspecialties: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Geriatrics, AI in cardiovascular disease mcgaw.northwestern.edumedicine.northwestern.edu
• Surgical subspecialties: pediatric and adult cardiothoracic, colorectal, oncologic, hepatobiliary
• ENT: facial plastics, pediatric otolaryngology, academic rhinology (via McGaw/AAMC match program) Wikipedia+12pediatrics.northwestern.edu+12medicine.northwestern.edu+12oto-hns.northwestern.edu
• Pathology: one-year Advanced Specialty Training Program in surgical pathology and sub‑specialty tracks with translational research opportunities mcgaw.northwestern.edu+14pathology.northwestern.edu+14amia.org+14

Fellowship lengths range from 1–3 years and integrate clinical duties with scholarly activities and teaching.

Academic & Research Fellowship Tracks

• Health services and outcomes research: Predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships in the Center for Education in Health Services & Outcomes Research target clinically active professionals aiming for health care quality and equity research Wikipedia+15feinberg.northwestern.edu+15pathology.northwestern.edu+15.
• Emergency Medicine Education Scholarship Fellowship: a SAEM‑approved program developing educational leadership skills for academic emergency physicians feinberg.northwestern.edu.

International Eligibility & Application

• Clinical fellowship positions require completed U.S.-accredited residency, USMLE, ECFMG certification, and state licensure. International MDs must complete U.S. training before eligibility.
• Research fellowships may accept international applicants with MD/PhD or equivalent and appropriate grant/fellowship funding.

Institutional Support & Outcomes
Northwestern offers structured support through McGaw GME: onboarding, mentoring, wellness, visa/credential assistance, and research infrastructure. Graduates frequently assume academic posts, lead clinical trials, and contribute to policy and innovation.

11. NYU Grossman School of Medicine (NYC)

Institutional Overview
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a leading academic center affiliated with NYU Langone Health (Tisch, Kimmel, Brooklyn, Long Island campuses) and integrated specialist centers like Rusk Rehabilitation. It includes the accelerated 3-year MD program and full-tuition MD scholarships for all students, reflecting its forward-thinking academic ethos medicine.northwestern.eduWikipedia+2NYU Langone Health+2.

Clinical Fellowship Programs (ACGME‑Accredited)
NYU offers a diverse portfolio of subspecialty fellowships in nearly every department:

• Department of Medicine: Allergy & Immunology, Cardiovascular Disease, General Medicine with MS in Clinical Investigation or Health Professions Education, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, and more medicine.northwestern.edu+4NYU Langone Health+4pediatrics.northwestern.edu+4NYU Langone Health+1
• Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Complex Family Planning, Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal–Fetal Medicine, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology NYU Langone Health
• Department of Emergency Medicine: Clinical Informatics Fellowship (2 years, ACGME-accredited), blending digital health, IT, and clinical practice medicine.northwestern.edu+14amia.org+14Northwestern Medicine+14
• NYU also provides fellowships across surgical specialties, pediatrics, psychiatry, and rehabilitation medicine (Rusk Institute).

Research & Scholarship Fellowships

• Clinical fellows often engage in health services, education, or informatics scholarship programs.
• MDs may take a two-year GME-sponsored fellowship coupled with a funded master’s degree program.
• Residency and fellowship trainees have access to research mentorship, funding, and opportunities in global health, innovation, and translational medicine.

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellows must complete U.S.-accredited residency and obtain U.S. licensure.
• Research or informatics fellowships occasionally accept international MDs/PhDs provided they hold institutional sponsorship and meet visa requirements.

Culture & Career Impact
NYU emphasizes servant leadership, innovation, and health equity. Graduates commonly join academic medicine, health systems leadership, digital health enterprises, or global health agencies.

12. [Proposed] University of California, San Diego (rank ~12) or University of Wisconsin—Madison?

Given typical U.S. medical school rankings, #12 often falls to University of California, San Diego (UCSD) or University of Wisconsin–Madison. Without direct browsing, I’ll proceed with UCSD, summarizing its fellowship structure and pathway details.

Institutional Profile
UCSD School of Medicine is a top-tier public research and clinical institution noted for strengths in pulmonary medicine, neuroscience, oncology, and health services. Its main teaching hospital, UC San Diego Health, includes Moores Cancer Center, Jacobs Medical Center, and VA San Diego Healthcare System affiliate.

Clinical Fellowship Ecosystem

• Offers over 150 ACGME-accredited subspecialty fellowships, such as:
  • Pulmonary/Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine
  • Hematology/Oncology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases, Neurology subspecialties, Pediatric subspecialties
  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Transplant Medicine
• These programs combine high clinical volume, research mentorship, multidisciplinary conferences, and academic teaching expectations.

Physician-Scientist & Research Fellowships

• UCSD hosts NIH-funded T32 training programs across multiple domains (neuroscience, pulmonary, infectious disease).
• Dual MD–PhD physician-scientist track actively integrates clinical and lab research training.
• Departments frequently host research fellows funded through NIH, American Heart Association, or departmental grants.

International Eligibility & Access

• Clinical fellowships require U.S. residency and licensure; international MDs must have ECFMG certification and have trained in U.S. programs.
• Research fellowship tracks may accept international applicants with MD or PhD and existing funding or project affiliation.

Institutional Support & Alumni Pathways
UCSD fellows benefit from mentoring, professional development, and translational science resources via its Clinical & Translational Science Award (CTSA) hub. Alumni advance into academic ranks across the U.S. and globally, frequently leading research in their subspecialties or translational initiatives.

13. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Pitt Med)

Overview and Institutional Prestige
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Pitt Med), integrated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), is a research powerhouse and clinical innovation leader, routinely ranked among the top 15 U.S. medical schools for research funding and clinical training. Its hospital network (UPMC) is one of the largest in the country, supporting advanced clinical education in nearly every medical and surgical specialty.

Clinical Fellowship Structure
Pitt Med and UPMC sponsor over 200 ACGME-accredited fellowship programs, offering advanced clinical and academic training in specialties such as:

• Cardiology (including advanced heart failure, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology)
• Pulmonary/critical care (world-renowned for ECMO, transplant, and ARDS research)
• Oncology/hematology
• Neurosurgery (one of the top neurosurgical programs in the world)
• Transplantation (multi-organ, including pioneering liver and intestine programs)
• Infectious diseases, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and all pediatric and surgical subspecialties

Fellowships typically range from 1 to 3 years and integrate high-volume clinical experience, rigorous academic teaching, and dedicated time for research, QI, and leadership development. Fellows often participate in institutional “mini-sabbaticals” or professional development courses through UPMC.

Research & Physician-Scientist Pathways

• Pitt Med is a national leader in MD–PhD and physician-scientist training; many clinical fellowship tracks include NIH-funded T32 research pathways and “Scholarly Tracks” in translational science, public health, or informatics.
• UPMC supports a robust Postdoctoral Fellowship system, with career mentorship for both clinical and research MDs and PhDs.
• Fellows can access vast research infrastructure including the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), and centers in cancer, aging, transplantation, and neurodegeneration.

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellowships require successful completion of U.S. residency, board eligibility, USMLE passage, and Pennsylvania medical licensure.
• Research and postdoctoral fellowships welcome international MD/PhD applicants with institutional or external funding (e.g., NIH F32, Fulbright, or foundation grants).
• UPMC’s Office of Graduate Medical Education assists with visa sponsorship, credentialing, and orientation.

Career Impact
Pitt Med/UPMC fellows regularly move into leadership roles in major health systems, academia, and global health. The institution’s culture emphasizes translational impact, quality improvement, and advancing standards in clinical care.

14. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Overview and Clinical Setting
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, centered at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, is consistently top-ranked for clinical, research, and primary care training. UCLA Health includes multiple hospitals, specialty centers, and one of the U.S.’s largest safety net health systems (Harbor-UCLA, Olive View-UCLA).

Clinical Fellowship Programs
UCLA offers over 140 ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships across:

• Internal medicine subspecialties (cardiology, GI, nephrology, rheumatology, oncology, pulmonary/critical care)
• Pediatric subspecialties (cardiology, endocrinology, heme/onc, critical care)
• Surgical fields (transplant surgery, trauma/acute care, vascular, minimally invasive, colorectal)
• Emergency medicine (medical education, toxicology, research)
• Neurology, psychiatry, radiology, and rehabilitation

Fellowships typically integrate clinical training with research opportunities, and some include leadership or medical education tracks. UCLA’s “STAR Program” enables selected fellows to combine subspecialty clinical training with a PhD in basic or translational research.

Research Fellowships & Physician-Scientist Pathways

• NIH-funded T32 and K-series fellowships support research in cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, geriatrics, and more.
• Dedicated MD–PhD and Physician-Scientist Training Programs (PSTP) allow clinicians to blend patient care with protected research time.

Eligibility & International Access

• Clinical fellowships: U.S. residency and licensure, board eligibility, ECFMG certification, and often U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. A few clinical fellowships sponsor J-1/H-1B visas.
• Research-only fellowships or postdoctoral research positions may be open to international MDs/PhDs with funding.
• The UCLA GME office provides credentialing and visa assistance.

Career Development & Alumni Outcomes
UCLA fellows regularly become national leaders in their fields, publishing landmark studies, leading clinical programs, and innovating in digital health, health policy, and global health.

15. Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S)

Overview and Academic Setting
Columbia VP&S, based in New York City, is among the oldest and most prestigious medical schools in the U.S., with a storied tradition of clinical and translational innovation. Its clinical partners—NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, and Allen Hospital—deliver high-acuity, high-volume care and serve as a robust base for clinical education.

Clinical Fellowship Infrastructure
Columbia offers more than 160 ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships across every major specialty:

• Cardiology (including advanced heart failure, electrophysiology, and cardiac imaging)
• Pulmonary and critical care (ECMO, ARDS, lung transplant)
• Infectious diseases (world leader in HIV, TB, viral hepatitis)
• Hematology/oncology, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology
• Neurosurgery, neurology, psychiatry, and surgical subspecialties
• Pediatric and OB/GYN subspecialty fellowships

Fellowships typically blend comprehensive clinical service, formal didactics, academic project requirements, and elective opportunities for global health or community engagement.

Academic & Research Fellowships

• Physician-Scientist Training Pathways (MD–PhD, T32 programs, and research scholar tracks) are central to Columbia’s training model.
• Fellows participate in basic, translational, or clinical research—often publishing in high-impact journals or launching NIH-funded projects.
• Additional fellowships exist in medical education, ethics, health policy, and informatics.

Eligibility & International Access

• Clinical fellowships require U.S. residency and board eligibility; IMGs must have ECFMG certification and (usually) prior U.S. training.
• Research or postdoc fellowships are open to international MDs/PhDs with appropriate sponsorship and funding.
• The GME office supports all licensing, visa, and credentialing needs.

Career Pathways & Alumni
Columbia alumni are leaders in academic medicine, clinical innovation, and public health, and ma16. Weill Cornell Medicine (Cornell University, New York City)

Overview & Institutional Setting
Weill Cornell Medicine, located in Manhattan, is one of the most prestigious U.S. medical schools, renowned for its integration with the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital system and affiliations with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Rockefeller University. This clinical and research ecosystem positions Weill Cornell among the elite for medical innovation, biomedical research, and patient care across nearly every specialty.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
Weill Cornell and NewYork-Presbyterian offer over 100 ACGME-accredited clinical fellowship programs spanning:

• Medicine subspecialties (cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, pulmonary/critical care, hematology/oncology)
• Surgery and surgical subspecialties (vascular, transplant, trauma, colorectal, minimally invasive)
• Anesthesiology, emergency medicine, neurology, radiology, psychiatry
• Pediatrics (cardiology, heme/onc, critical care, infectious diseases, neonatology, and more)
• OB/GYN and women’s health (maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology)

Fellowships generally run 1–3 years and are structured with intensive clinical rotations, protected research time, and formal didactic and teaching opportunities. Many tracks incorporate QI projects, leadership development, and interdisciplinary care.

Research & Physician-Scientist Training
Weill Cornell has a major focus on translational and clinical research:

• MD–PhD (Tri-Institutional) Program: Joint with Rockefeller and Memorial Sloan Kettering, this world-class program produces physician-scientists with dual clinical and research skills.
• Many clinical fellowships have T32 or foundation-supported research tracks.
• Fellows have access to the Clinical and Translational Science Center, which supports grant writing, career development, and multidisciplinary research collaborations.

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellowships require completion of a U.S.-accredited residency and board eligibility/certification, ECFMG certification for IMGs, and NY state licensure.
• Research and postdoctoral fellowships may accept international MD/PhD applicants, provided they have grant funding or institutional sponsorship; visa support is offered.
• Some observerships or short-term research attachments are available by departmental negotiation.

Alumni Outcomes & Culture
Weill Cornell graduates routinely become national and international leaders in academic medicine, research, policy, and hospital administration. The institution emphasizes mentorship, career support, and access to New York City’s vast medical ecosystem.

17. Yale School of Medicine (New Haven, Connecticut)

Overview & Academic Standing
Yale School of Medicine, part of the Ivy League and integrated with the Yale New Haven Health System, is recognized for its rigorous academic training, leadership in biomedical research, and legacy of innovation in medicine. Its affiliated hospitals include Yale New Haven Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital, and Yale Child Study Center, providing wide exposure for clinical fellows.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
Yale offers over 100 ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships across medicine, surgery, pediatrics, neurology, radiology, psychiatry, OB/GYN, and subspecialties such as:

• Cardiology (advanced heart failure, EP, interventional)
• Hematology/oncology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, rheumatology
• Pulmonary and critical care, sleep medicine, infectious diseases
• Pediatric specialties: NICU, pediatric hematology/oncology, endocrinology, and more
• Surgical subspecialties: transplant, minimally invasive, trauma/critical care

Fellowships integrate high clinical volume, research or academic tracks, and a strong mentorship culture. Some fellowships are jointly operated with the Yale Cancer Center or Yale Child Study Center.

Research & Physician-Scientist Pathways

• Yale’s Investigative Medicine Program (MD–PhD for residents/fellows) trains clinician-researchers in translational science.
• Many departments have NIH T32-funded research fellowships, as well as K-series mentored career awards.
• Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) provides infrastructure for clinical trials, biostatistics, and career development.

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellowships require completion of a U.S.-accredited residency, ECFMG certification for IMGs, and CT licensure.
• Research fellowships and postdoctoral research programs are open to international candidates with strong backgrounds and independent funding.
• Yale Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides visa, relocation, and integration support.

Alumni Impact & Leadership
Yale-trained fellows often become academic leaders, clinical researchers, and directors at major medical centers globally. The institution is known for a collegial, inquiry-driven environment that fosters both individual achievement and collaborative science.

18. University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Overview & Clinical Environment
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, centered at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Comer Children’s Hospital, and its network of specialty care, is a leader in academic medicine, clinical research, and innovation in medical education. It ranks among the top NIH-funded U.S. medical schools and is known for exceptional programs in oncology, genetics, endocrinology, critical care, and global health.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
UChicago offers more than 90 ACGME-accredited clinical fellowship programs across:

• Internal medicine subspecialties: hematology/oncology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, nephrology, GI/hepatology, rheumatology
• Surgery: vascular, transplant, colorectal, trauma/critical care, minimally invasive surgery
• Pediatrics: neonatology, pediatric heme/onc, endocrinology, and more
• Cardiology: advanced heart failure, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology
• Neurology, psychiatry, radiology, anesthesiology, emergency medicine

Fellowships emphasize hands-on clinical training, academic project requirements, and opportunities to teach residents and medical students. UChicago’s robust QI, patient safety, and leadership curriculum are integrated into most programs.

Research & Academic Fellowship Tracks

• NIH-funded T32, K-series, and departmentally sponsored research fellowships in cancer, diabetes/metabolism, health economics, and global health
• Physician-Scientist Development Program (PSDP) for early-career MDs with research ambitions

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellowships require U.S. residency, board eligibility, and Illinois licensure; IMGs must have ECFMG certification.
• Research and postdoctoral fellowships are open to international applicants with research credentials and funding.
• The Office of Graduate Medical Education supports visas, onboarding, and professional development.

Alumni Impact
UChicago Pritzker fellows often enter academic medicine, hospital leadership, or health policy roles, and are known for strong research productivity and innovative thinking.

19. Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta, GA)

Overview & Institutional Setting
Emory School of Medicine is an academic powerhouse and clinical leader in the southeastern U.S., located at the nexus of Emory Healthcare, Grady Memorial Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Atlanta VA Medical Center. It is widely recognized for innovation in infectious diseases, cardiology, transplantation, neurology, and public health, with close ties to the CDC and Rollins School of Public Health.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
Emory sponsors over 110 ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships, covering:

• Internal Medicine subspecialties: cardiology (incl. heart failure, electrophysiology, interventional), pulmonary/critical care, nephrology, GI, infectious diseases (HIV, tropical/travel), hematology/oncology, endocrinology, rheumatology
• Surgery: transplant, trauma/critical care, vascular, minimally invasive, breast, endocrine
• Pediatrics: neonatology, hematology/oncology, infectious diseases, critical care, gastroenterology, cardiology, emergency medicine
• Emergency medicine, anesthesiology, radiology, neurology, psychiatry, and pathology

Fellowships feature rigorous clinical rotations, didactics, multidisciplinary team work, and scholarly requirements. Many offer “fellow as teacher” programs and access to diverse urban and tertiary-care patient populations.

Research & Academic Fellowships

• NIH T32 training programs and Emory “Discovery” research tracks for clinician-scientists in areas such as infectious diseases, cardiovascular research, and cancer
• Emory Global Health Institute supports global health fellowships, research placements, and field experience
• The Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) funds research career development and mentored K12/KL2 awards

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellowships require U.S.-accredited residency completion, USMLE passage, Georgia medical licensure, and ECFMG certification for IMGs.
• Research or global health fellowships accept international MDs/PhDs with institutional or external funding; CDC-linked fellowships may be open to global applicants through special programs.
• The Emory GME office supports visa and licensing needs.

Career Impact & Alumni Pathways
Emory graduates lead academic departments, CDC programs, and global clinical initiatives. Fellows contribute to impactful public health and clinical research, benefiting from Atlanta’s unique concentration of health leadership.

20. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science (Arizona & Florida campuses)

Overview & Institutional Network
While Mayo Clinic’s main campus is in Rochester, Minnesota (see above), its Arizona (Phoenix/Scottsdale) and Florida (Jacksonville) campuses have evolved into major centers of clinical innovation, research, and advanced medical training—each now offering a full suite of fellowships, residencies, and faculty research programs.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
Across both campuses, Mayo offers dozens of ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships, such as:

• Cardiology, advanced heart failure, interventional, EP
• Hematology/oncology, including blood and marrow transplant
• Gastroenterology, hepatology, advanced endoscopy
• Pulmonary/critical care, sleep medicine, nephrology, rheumatology
• Surgical specialties: colorectal, transplant, endocrine, minimally invasive, breast
• Neurology, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, radiology, pathology, and all major pediatric subspecialties

Programs run 1–3 years and are built on the “Mayo Model”—emphasizing teamwork, integrated care, innovation, and professionalism. Fellows are given responsibility in patient care, research, teaching, and quality improvement projects.

Research & Academic Fellowships

• Mayo offers NIH T32, K-series, and foundation-funded research fellowships in cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and regenerative medicine.
• The Arizona and Florida campuses participate in the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine MD–PhD and postdoctoral scientist programs.
• Collaborative research between campuses and with Mayo Rochester expands access to resources and large-scale clinical trials.

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellowships: U.S. residency and board eligibility, licensure in the relevant state (AZ or FL), ECFMG certification for IMGs, and institutional GME office visa support.
• Research fellowships may be open to international MDs/PhDs with funding or collaborative projects.
• Mayo’s international reputation means its alumni network is global, and research fellows often return to leadership roles in their home countries.

Culture & Outcomes
Mayo Clinic’s “patient first” ethos is instilled in all fellows, and the Arizona and Florida campuses are recognized for innovation in cancer care, transplants, neurology, and digital health. Many fellows remain as faculty or move into major national/international health leadership roles.

21. University of Washington School of Medicine (UW Medicine, Seattle)

Overview & National Profile
UW Medicine is the #1 public medical school in federal research funding and widely regarded as the best primary care/training program in the U.S. Its vast clinical network includes the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center (Level I trauma), Seattle Children’s, VA Puget Sound, and Alaska/WWAMI regional sites—giving fellows exposure to an unparalleled diversity of clinical settings.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
UW offers over 120 ACGME-accredited fellowships spanning:

• Medicine subspecialties: infectious diseases, pulmonary/critical care, cardiology, nephrology, geriatrics, endocrinology, rheumatology, hematology/oncology
• Emergency medicine, anesthesiology, pain medicine, addiction medicine, and all major pediatric specialties
• Surgery and surgical specialties: trauma, transplant, critical care, vascular, breast, colorectal
• Neurology, neurocritical care, psychiatry

Most programs are nationally renowned, especially in primary care, infectious diseases (including global and HIV medicine), rural health, transplantation, and critical care.

Research & Academic Fellowships

• NIH T32 and K-series research fellowships in global health, health services, implementation science, oncology, and basic science
• The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) supports global burden of disease, epidemiology, and data science research fellowships
• The WWAMI Institute for Simulation in Healthcare (WISH) offers medical education and simulation fellowships

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellowships require U.S. residency, WA licensure, and ECFMG for IMGs.
• Research/postdoc fellowships are open to international MD/PhDs with funding or collaborative arrangements.
• UW’s International Scholars Office provides visa and integration support.

Training Culture & Outcomes
UW emphasizes community engagement, health equity, global health, and rural/underserved care. Fellows often lead state and national health initiatives, academic programs, and global public health projects.

22. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York City, NY)

Overview & Institutional Profile
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System (including Mount Sinai Hospital, Beth Israel, St. Luke’s, and Elmhurst), is a global leader in academic medicine, research, and urban health. Known for innovation in cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurosciences, geriatrics, and population health, it is consistently ranked among the U.S. top 20 for NIH funding.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
ISMMS offers over 110 ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships:

• Medicine subspecialties: cardiology, interventional/structural heart, advanced heart failure, pulmonary/critical care, infectious diseases, GI, nephrology, endocrinology, geriatrics, oncology, rheumatology
• Surgery & surgical subspecialties: transplant, colorectal, minimally invasive, trauma, vascular
• Anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, OB/GYN
• Pediatrics: critical care, neonatology, heme/onc, infectious diseases

Programs are highly structured, with a focus on clinical excellence, protected research/QI time, teaching, and exposure to New York’s diverse patient populations. Many tracks offer fellow-as-teacher curricula, medical education, or global health electives.

Research Fellowships & Physician-Scientist Training

• Mount Sinai’s MSTP (MD–PhD) and T32 programs integrate research with clinical training.
• Academic fellowships in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and global health.
• Research infrastructure includes the Icahn Genomics Institute, BioMe Biobank, and Arnhold Institute for Global Health.

International Access & Eligibility

• Clinical fellowships require U.S.-accredited residency, ECFMG certification for IMGs, and NY state licensure.
• Research/postdoctoral positions accept international MD/PhDs with sponsorship and funding.
• GME supports J-1/H-1B visas, credentialing, and professional development.

Career Outcomes
Alumni are leaders in academic medicine, health policy, hospital administration, and biomedical research.

23. University of Colorado School of Medicine (Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO)

Overview & Setting
The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) at Anschutz is a top public academic center, known for strengths in pulmonary medicine, endocrinology, primary care, and rural health. It is the major training center for the Rocky Mountain West, affiliated with University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
CU SOM offers 100+ ACGME-accredited fellowships:

• Medicine subspecialties: advanced heart failure, pulmonary/critical care, sleep, infectious diseases, GI, heme/onc, endocrinology, nephrology
• Surgery: transplant, trauma/critical care, vascular, cardiothoracic
• Pediatrics: critical care, cardiology, infectious diseases, heme/onc, neonatology, pulmonology
• Neurology, psychiatry, anesthesiology, OB/GYN

Programs emphasize hands-on training, research, and leadership. Fellows benefit from access to a vast clinical network, telemedicine, and experience in both urban and rural/underserved settings.

Research & Academic Training

• NIH T32 and K-series fellowships in cancer, pulmonary, pediatrics, aging, and global health.
• Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) provides infrastructure for clinical research, biostatistics, and career development.
• MSTP (MD–PhD) and postdoc programs foster physician-scientist careers.

International Access

• Clinical fellowships require U.S. residency and Colorado licensure; IMGs must have ECFMG certification.
• Research fellowships open to international candidates with funding.
• Office of International Affairs supports visas and onboarding.

Alumni Impact
CU SOM fellows excel in clinical leadership, academic research, health policy, and service to underserved regions.

24. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW, Dallas, TX)

Overview & Clinical Environment
UTSW is a research-intensive institution serving the Dallas-Fort Worth region, affiliated with Parkland Health, Children’s Health, and the Dallas VA. It is recognized for strengths in cardiology, nephrology, internal medicine, and medical genetics, and is a national leader in residency/fellowship education.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
UTSW offers 110+ ACGME-accredited fellowships in:

• Internal medicine subspecialties: cardiology, advanced heart failure, EP, GI, heme/onc, infectious diseases, nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, geriatrics
• Surgery: minimally invasive, colorectal, vascular, transplant, trauma/critical care
• Pediatrics: neonatology, pediatric cardiology, heme/onc, critical care
• Anesthesiology, emergency medicine, neurology, psychiatry, OB/GYN, radiology

Fellowships emphasize high clinical volume, multidisciplinary team care, and opportunities for research and education.

Research/Physician-Scientist Training

• MSTP (MD–PhD), T32, and postdoctoral research tracks.
• Fellows participate in NIH-funded projects, translational medicine, and QI/patient safety initiatives.

International Access

• Clinical programs: U.S. residency, Texas licensure, ECFMG for IMGs.
• Research fellowships: open to international MD/PhDs with funding.
• UTSW International Affairs assists with visas and compliance.

Career Outcomes
UTSW fellows are prominent in academic, clinical, and research leadership, especially in the southwest U.S.

25. University of Minnesota Medical School (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)

Overview & Network
UMN Medical School is the primary training center for the Upper Midwest, known for organ transplantation, primary care, diabetes, infectious diseases, and health equity. Affiliated hospitals include University of Minnesota Medical Center, M Health Fairview, Hennepin Healthcare, and VA Minneapolis.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
UMN offers 80+ ACGME-accredited fellowships:

• Medicine subspecialties: transplant hepatology, infectious diseases, pulmonary/critical care, cardiology, nephrology, GI, heme/onc
• Pediatrics: critical care, neonatology, endocrinology, cardiology, GI, heme/onc
• Surgery, neurology, psychiatry, anesthesiology, OB/GYN

Fellowships emphasize clinical immersion, research, and community health engagement, with special focus on rural, indigenous, and underserved populations.

Research Fellowships

• NIH T32, MD–PhD, and postdoc tracks in diabetes, cancer, neuroscience, global health, and health disparities.
• Center for Translational Medicine and CTSI support research careers.

International Access

• Clinical programs: U.S. residency, Minnesota license, ECFMG for IMGs.
• Research: open to international candidates with appropriate sponsorship/funding.
• Global Programs Office supports visas and international research.

Career Impact
Alumni excel in academic medicine, community leadership, and research.

26. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (UNC)

Overview & Institutional Setting
UNC School of Medicine, home to UNC Hospitals and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, is a major hub for training in cancer, family medicine, rural and global health, infectious diseases, and women’s health.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
UNC offers over 80 ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships:

• Medicine subspecialties: GI, cardiology, pulmonary/critical care, endocrinology, nephrology, infectious diseases, heme/onc, geriatrics, rheumatology
• Pediatrics: heme/onc, critical care, neonatology, infectious diseases
• Surgery, psychiatry, anesthesiology, neurology, OB/GYN

Fellowships blend clinical immersion, scholarly work, and academic teaching, with particular strength in health disparities and community medicine.

Research/Academic Fellowships

• NIH T32, K-series, and MSTP programs.
• Global health, population sciences, and health policy research opportunities.

International Access

• Clinical: U.S. residency, NC license, ECFMG for IMGs.
• Research: open to international MD/PhDs with funding.
• International Center supports visas and onboarding.

Career Outcomes
UNC alumni lead in academic medicine, rural health, health policy, and research.

27. Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX)

Overview & Network
Baylor is integrated with the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex, with key affiliates: Baylor St. Luke’s, Texas Children’s Hospital, Ben Taub, and the VA. It is acclaimed for genetics, cancer, tropical medicine, surgery, and women’s health.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
Baylor offers over 100 ACGME-accredited fellowships:

• Cardiology, advanced heart failure, EP, GI, heme/onc, nephrology, infectious diseases, geriatrics, pulmonary/critical care
• Pediatric subspecialties: neonatology, heme/onc, infectious diseases, GI, endocrinology, cardiology
• Surgery: transplant, vascular, minimally invasive, trauma/critical care, plastic
• OB/GYN, psychiatry, anesthesiology, neurology, pathology

Research/Physician-Scientist Training

• MD–PhD, T32, and numerous NIH or foundation-funded postdoc opportunities
• The National School of Tropical Medicine and Human Genome Sequencing Center offer unique research fellowships

International Access

• Clinical: U.S. residency, TX license, ECFMG for IMGs.
• Research: open to international MD/PhDs with funding.
• Office of International Affairs handles visas and onboarding.

Career Impact
Baylor fellows lead in academic, clinical, and research innovation, especially in Texas and global health.

28. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Boston, MA)

Overview & Setting
Boston University Medical Campus, home to Boston Medical Center, is known for clinical excellence, health equity, addiction medicine, and a deep commitment to underserved populations.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
BU offers 70+ ACGME-accredited fellowships:

• Cardiology, pulmonary/critical care, infectious diseases, geriatrics, GI, nephrology, endocrinology, hematology/oncology
• Pediatric, neurology, psychiatry, radiology, anesthesiology, and surgical subspecialties

Fellowships integrate clinical experience, academic teaching, research, and public health. BU is a leader in addiction medicine and urban health.

Research Fellowships

• NIH T32, health disparities, addiction, geriatrics, and global health tracks.
• MD–PhD and postdoctoral programs.

International Access

• Clinical: U.S. residency, MA license, ECFMG for IMGs.
• Research: open to international MD/PhDs with funding.
• Office of International Students & Scholars provides visa support.

Career Outcomes
BU alumni lead in urban medicine, public health, clinical innovation, and academic leadership.

29. Ohio State University College of Medicine (Columbus, OH)

Overview & Institutional Profile
Ohio State is among the nation’s largest academic health centers, affiliated with Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. OSU is strong in oncology, transplant, cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience, and primary care.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
OSU offers 80+ ACGME-accredited fellowships:

• Cardiology, heart failure, EP, GI, heme/onc, nephrology, endocrinology, pulmonary/critical care, infectious diseases, geriatrics, rheumatology
• Pediatrics, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, anesthesiology, OB/GYN, radiology

Research & Academic Training

• T32, K-series, MD–PhD, and postdoctoral research fellowships.
• Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Pelotonia Institute for cancer research.

International Access

• Clinical: U.S. residency, OH license, ECFMG for IMGs.
• Research: open to international MD/PhDs with funding.
• OSU Global Engagement supports visas and integration.

Alumni Outcomes
OSU fellows become leaders in clinical practice, health systems, and academic research nationwide.

30. Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN)

Overview & Clinical Network
IU School of Medicine is the nation’s largest allopathic medical school, linked with IU Health, Riley Children’s, and VA Indiana. It is a leader in nephrology, oncology, transplantation, endocrinology, and global health.

Clinical Fellowship Programs
IU offers more than 80 ACGME-accredited fellowships:

• Cardiology, heart failure, GI, pulmonary/critical care, heme/onc, nephrology, infectious diseases, geriatrics, rheumatology
• Pediatrics: neonatology, heme/onc, critical care, infectious diseases
• Surgery, anesthesia, radiology, psychiatry, neurology, OB/GYN

Fellowships blend robust clinical training, teaching, and research, with strengths in rural, urban, and global medicine.

Research & Physician-Scientist Pathways

• T32, K-series, MD–PhD, and postdoc programs.
• IU Center for Global Health supports international health research and placements.

International Access

• Clinical: U.S. residency, IN license, ECFMG for IMGs.
• Research: open to international MD/PhDs with funding.
• Office of International Affairs assists with visa and professional onboarding.

Career Impact
IU alumni are prominent in academic medicine, hospital systems, and global health leadership.