Program Overview

Program Overview

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is a leading independent advisory group on health policy in the United States and around the world. Its first-ever International Health Policy Fellowship Program, in collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Centre for Bioethics, aims to train and nurture global health policy scholars to put forth informed solutions to some of the most critical health challenges facing the world today and in the future. The Cheng-Dzau NAM-CUHK International Policy Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for early- to mid-career scholars in the fields of bioethics, medical ethics and law, economics and health policy, and healthcare to experience and participate in healthcare or public health studies that improve the care and access to care of patients in domestic and global healthcare systems.

Program Details

• The fellowship will be awarded for a two-year period with a 25%-time residency in Washington, D.C.
• Fellows are expected to maintain their current faculty position and responsibilities while being assigned to the Fellowship.
• Initially, the fellow will spend a concentrated three-month period at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to learn about the National Academies activities.
• Details of the program arrangement are outlined in the Information Sheet on the Cheng-Dzau NAM-CUHK International Policy Fellowship Program.

Eligibility

Each candidate must:

• be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English
• be a full-time CUHK staff in early to mid-career with approximately 2-10 years of post-graduate work experience
• hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DSc, DO, DrPH, JD, MBChB, MBBS, or equivalent); other graduate degrees may be considered
• demonstrate commitment to improving health, healthcare, and health policy
• submit the required application documents:
  • an application form
  • 2 letters of reference and a supporting letter from the applicant’s department chair or faculty dean

Fellowship Experience

The fellowship aims to provide a comprehensive experience for scholars, including:

• Participation in healthcare or public health studies
• Opportunity to work with world-leading experts in the fields
• Development of capacity as an academic researcher
• Contribution to the betterment of society and creation of a healthier and more equitable world for all

Testimonials

• Professor CHUNG Yat-nork Roger: "Through the fellowship, I was not only able to become acquainted and work with world leading experts in the fields, I was also able to further develop my capacity as an academic researcher during my mid-career."
• Professor CHOW Hei Man Kim: "As a basic scientist, I have had the privilege to pursue scientific knowledge and understanding the intricacies of biological systems. At the same time, I also recognize the importance of bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and their application in real-world settings, which is where health policy could come into play. Through this fellowship, my goal is to contribute to the betterment of society, and to create a healthier and more equitable world for all."