Research Fellowship

The UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine offers a two-year Research Fellowship for emergency physicians pursuing careers in clinical and health services research. The fellowship provides rigorous research training, close mentorship, and protected time to develop and conduct independent scholarly work. Ideal candidates will have prior research experience or a strong interest in building a career as an emergency medicine investigator.

Fellows receive formal training through a master’s degree program in the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, participate in monthly Emergency Medicine Research Works-in-Progress sessions, and engage in department-wide journal clubs and didactics focused on research methods, critical appraisal, and emergency care science. Fellows also have opportunities to teach research topics, collaborate on ongoing studies, develop grant proposals, and lead manuscripts.

The fellowship is directed by Dr. Ralph Wang, whose federally and institutionally funded research focuses on clinical emergency medicine, prehospital care, and health services research. Core research faculty include Drs. Maria Raven, Hemal Kanzaria, Juan Carlos Montoy, Craig Newgard, and Renee Hsia. The department includes an active group of clinical and health services researchers with a strong commitment to health equity, emergency care delivery, and using the emergency department as a site for intervention among vulnerable populations. Fellows are supported by a growing research infrastructure, including research management, clinical research coordinators, and administrative support.

UCSF is a world-renowned institution in clinical care, research, education, and public service. Fellows benefit from diverse clinical experiences, rich opportunities for collaboration within and beyond emergency medicine, and a supportive environment for professional development. The fellowship is based at the UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and is designed to prepare fellows for successful careers as independent emergency medicine researchers.