Trauma Research Center

THE PROGRAM:

This two-year program is aimed at physicians (primarily surgeons) who are interested in pursuing an academic career in trauma. The participants will perform independent laboratory investigation in collaboration with scientist-mentors to enhance the basic understanding of the problem under study. The trainees will be immersed in the interactive research environment of the Trauma Research Center (TRC) of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston (UTMS-H). The TRC (laboratories, conference rooms and offices) is located in the UTHMS which is physically attached to the Memorial Hermann Level I Regional Trauma Center. Other important components of the program include formal instruction in:

1. Ethical Dimensions of the Biomedical Sciences
2. Research Curriculum through the School of Public Health
3. Research Training for Laboratory Medicine and Care, and
4. Informatics.

ELIGIBILITY:

General Surgery residents who have completed at least two years of training. Nongeneral Surgery specialists as well as PhDs who have trauma-related research as their career goal will also be considered.

FUNDING:

Participants in this training program will receive salary
and fringe benefits commensurate with their level of
training and NIH stipends.

CALENDAR:

January 10 - Application materials must be received
April 15 - Final selection
July 1 - Training commences

The following must be received by January 10:

1. Completed application form
2. Two-page, double-spaced statement of qualification including academic success, research experience, and future career plans
3. Curriculum vitae
4. At least two letters of recommendation

Please direct questions regarding the application process to:
Inci Akkaya,
Program Coordinator,
Inci.Akkaya@uth.tmc.edu
713-500-7228

Location & Contact

6431 Fannin Street
MSB 4.020
Houston, Texas 77030
Tel: 713-500-7200
Fax: 713-500-7213