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What are Academic Training Positions?
Academic training positions are temporary programs (typically 1-3 years) designed to prepare physicians for independent research or academic careers. These are stepping stones, not final destinations.
Types of Training Positions
Research Fellowships:
Laboratory research training
Clinical research training
Health services research
Postdoctoral Positions:
Post-MD research training
Often funded by training grants
Common Job Titles
Research Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellow
Clinical Research Fellow
Physician Scientist Fellow
T32 Trainee
Compensation Range
NIH-scale: $56,000 - $68,000 (postdoc)
Institutional supplements: Variable
Industry fellowships: Higher
