The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is recruiting for the Vaccine Science Fellowship Program. The program develops a group of family physicians interested in, and knowledgeable about, vaccine issues. It also helps address the interactions between public health and the family medicine community.
The AAFP has two vaccine science fellowship positions available for family physicians. The selected fellows will work with mentors to become more familiar about vaccine science and policy.
Selected applicants will gain education and practical hands-on experience through meetings with experts in public health and immunization, federal and state vaccine policy groups, and vaccine manufacturers.
About the Vaccine Fellowship
This fellowship creates a group of family physicians interested in the science of vaccine development, production, and policy. This program is designed for those who are mid-career in their professional development. The awards are granted to two fellows annually. Each fellow will work with mentors with experience in immunization policy and issues.
- The fellowship is for one year with the commitment from their institution and/or department chair that they will allow the time to complete the fellowship from Wednesday, May 1–Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
- Each fellow will devote approximately 10% full-time Equivalent (FTE) for one year (22 days), including travel to fellowship activities. A nominal stipend will be provided.
- Mentors will guide and assist with education-related vaccine science, policy and family medicine.
- Fellows will participate on monthly calls to discuss immunization policies, recommendations, barriers, trends, shortages, concerns, etc.
- Fellows will develop a self-study project. This project could be poster presentations, articles, research projects, education outreach, etc. The project will be disseminated to the AAFP membership, public health officials, other immunization organizations, etc.
- Fellows are required to travel for vaccine-related meetings. View the travel schedule. Travel costs will be covered under the fellowship.
Fellowship Application Process
To apply for the 2024 AAFP Vaccine Science Fellowship, please review the Eligibility Requirements and submit the following materials to Pamela Carter-Smith, MPA, by Tuesday, April 16:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Letter of interest
- Completed conflict of interest form
- Institution and/or department letter
- Photo of applicant.
Applications will be acknowledged via email upon receipt. If acknowledgement has not been received, please contact Ms. Carter-Smith.
