Apply to the Sawyer Pardo Fellowship for LGBTQ+ Health 

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the fellowship!
The application portal is now closed. Please check back in Spring of 2027 to apply for the 2028-2029 Fellowship.

Please note that this fellowship is intended for physicians who will have completed residency training by July 1, 2027. 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.

required Cover letter/personal statement template
required letter of recommendation template
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