Entry ID PR-06429
At a glance
The Paul Farmer Global Surgery Research Fellowship is administered through the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change (PGSSC) at Harvard Medical School. The fellowship was established to train future leaders in global surgery, anesthesia, obstetrics and gynecology, health policy, and surgical systems strengthening. Fellows work on research, advocacy, education, and policy initiatives focused on improving access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
The program offers intensive mentorship and opportunities to contribute to global surgery research, health systems development, capacity-building initiatives, and policy work. Research fellows develop academic, advocacy, leadership, and administrative skills while collaborating with an international network of researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals.
The fellowship typically does not provide guaranteed salary support. Candidates are usually expected to secure funding through their residency program, institution, grants, scholarships, or other funding sources.
Who can apply
Applicants generally include:
Medical students interested in global surgery research.
Surgical residents.
OB/GYN residents.
Anesthesia residents.
Physicians or surgeons taking dedicated research time.
Candidates with demonstrated interest in global health, surgery, health equity, or health systems strengthening.
Application materials typically include:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal statement
Commentary essay on a global surgery topic
Letters of recommendation
Official medical school transcript
Additional specialty-specific documentation where applicable.
Contact
pgsscboston@gmail.com
Program in Global Surgery and Social Change (PGSSC) Harvard Medical School 641 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 United States
