Apply to the Sawyer Pardo Fellowship for LGBTQ+ Health 

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the fellowship! 
Applications for the July 2026 fellowship cycle will be accepted from May through September 2025. Virtual interviews will take place in mid-to-late September and offers will be extended in early October. 

Please note that this fellowship is intended for physicians who will have completed residency training by July 1, 2026. If candidates are interested in a delayed start date, please contact us to discuss options.

Fellow Qualifications:

  • Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree. 

  • Applicants must obtain an unrestricted medical license to practice in Ohio by the start of the fellowship. 

  • Applicants must have completed residency training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Medicine-Pediatrics, and be board-eligible or board-certified. 

  • Applicants should be pursuing a career in primary care clinical practice. 

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The fellowship is not able to sponsor J-1 or other visa types. 

Candidate Review Process 

Applications will be reviewed through a holistic process by a multidisciplinary selection committee composed of fellowship leadership and affiliated faculty. In addition to meeting eligibility criteria, successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to advancing high-quality care through clinical practice, education, and scholarship. 

Key areas of consideration include: 

  • Interest and experience teaching medical students, residents, or interprofessional learners 

  • Leadership in clinical, academic, or community-based settings 

  • Involvement in community-responsive initiatives or outreach 

  • Interest and experience in scholarly work, such as research or quality improvement  

  • Readiness to independently manage gender-affirming hormone therapy for adults 

  • Readiness to deliver comprehensive, LGBTQ+ focused primary care 

**The Cover Letter/Personal Statement and Letter of Recommendation templates are required for the application and can be downloaded below.

PLEASE NOTE: A cover letter/personal statement, a CV, and three (3) Letters of Recommendation are required for the application. All completed documents will be uploaded via the job application site by following the button below.