Mission
The goal of this training program is to further develop US postdoctoral fellows to specialize in the field of pediatric injury research. We define injury research broadly to include intentional violence and unintentional injury. Relevant research areas include elucidating the risk factors and causes of injuries, injury prevention strategies, acute and chronic care of patients with injury, outcomes from trauma, and interventions to return the individuals with injury and their families to their full potential. The program has an special focus on the training of indigenous fellows and research on injuries to indigenous youth.
Overview
The Program includes coursework, seminars and an intensively mentored research experience. We will provide trainees with methodological knowledge and practical skills for conducting high quality interdisciplinary research in an environment that infuses them with the excitement of research, and nurtures early career development. We believe that our graduates will become research leaders prepared to conduct interdisciplinary research using the highest ethical standards and capitalizing on state-of-the-art research methods to promote the health and well-being of our communities.
The Training Program is two years in length. A Master of Public Health or Master of Science degree is available as part of the Training Program.
Highlights
- Formal didactic courses to fill gaps in prior academic training to conduct research in injury control and to provide exposure to disciplines relevant to injury research.
- Attendance at fellowship-sponsored seminars including weekly small group research seminars, a 12-week Biomedical Integrity in Research Seminar Series, a seminar series on behavior and health, formal training in scientific writing, and formal training in grant writing.
- In-depth research training in an active, on-going research program with mentoring from an interdisciplinary group of faculty at the UW and its collaborating sites.
- Development and implementation of research projects in injury research, supervised by one or more of the core faculty mentors, to achieve the following goals:
- To develop the research skills necessary to initiate a career as an independent investigator in injury control research.
- To develop expertise in a focused area of injury control research.
Eligibility
We expect that training program applicants will be postdoctoral level trainees who plan to conduct, or are conducting, clinical research. Trainees must:
- Be US citizens or non-citizen nationals, or an individual lawfully admitted for permanent residence who possesses an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551), or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident prior to appointment. Individuals with temporary or student visas are not eligible.
- Have an M.D. or Ph.D. degree or its equivalent.
- Not simultaneously submit or have pending an application for any other PHS mentored career development award (e.g., K07, K08, K22, K23), that duplicates any of the provisions of this training program.
- Be able to commit full-time professional effort in this Career Development Program and its related research activities.
Post-doctoral level scholars are welcome from all health professions, and specialties within those professions including but not limited to pediatrics, surgery, dentistry, urology, rehabilitation medicine, emergency medicine, anesthesia/critical care, psychiatry, psychology, epidemiology, health services, public health, social work, nursing, public policy, sociology/criminology, and health economics.
How to Apply
For your application, please send the following materials electronically to pirtp@uw.edu:
- A curriculum vita
- A letter of interest
- Statement of proposed research interests
- Names and contact information for three references
Applications received by January 5, 2026 will be given the highest priority.
Timeline
- Application priority deadline: January 5, 2026
- Starting date for fellowship: Between May 1, 2026 and Sept 1, 2026
Additional Information
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Fellowship Leadership
Leadership
Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, MD, MPH, PhD
Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence Professor, Epidemiology, Pediatrics Adjunct Professor, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance Director, UW Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program
Pediatrics
- Jason Deen, MD
- Emily Kroshus, Scd, MPH
- James Jarvis, MD, PhD
- Sara Chrisman, MD, MPH
- Alice Ellyson, PhD
Surgery
- Saman Arbadi, MD, MPH
- Eileen Bulger, MD
- Deepika Nehra, MD
- John Scott, MD, MPH
- Barclay Stewart, MD, PhD, MPH
- Epidemiology
- Stephen J. Mooney, PhD
- Mary Kernic, PhD
- Janessa Graves, PhD
- Kushang Patel, PhD
Psychiatry
- Molly Adrian, PhD
- Eric Bruns, PhD
- Doug Zatzick, MD
Social Work
- Megan Moore, MSW, PhD
School of Nursing
- Avanti Adhia, PhD
Rehabilitation Medicine
- Molly Fuentes, MD, MPHM
Current Fellows
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| Krista Neumann, PhD Krista is a researcher interested focusing on intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, firearm violence, social determinants of health |
| Susan Burner, PhD Susan is a spatial data scientist and health geographer whose work focuses on understanding the impacts of gun violence on individuals and communities and evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions in preventing violence. | |
| Shadi Omidvar Tehrani, PhD Shadi is a community researcher whose work examines how housing, neighborhood change, and crime influence health equity. Her research explores the intersection of urban planning, public health, and social equity, with a focus on the structural and institutional forces that shape neighborhood environments and health outcomes |
Alumni
Surgery
- Giana Davidson, MD
- Corderlie Witt, Md, MPH
- Robert Tessler, MD, MPH
- Katy Flyn-O’Brien, MD, MPH
- Ellisa Butler, MD, MPH
- Lauren Agoubi, MD
Epidemiology
- Jennifer Whitehill, PhD
- Alex Quitsberg, PhD
- Stephen Mooney PhD
- Avanti Adhia, PhD
Health Services
- Janessa Graves, PhD
Psychology
- Jessica Jenness, PhD
- Stephen O’Connor, PhD
- Christopher DeCou, PhD
- Jessica Mackelprang, PhD
Pediatrics
- Elizabeth Killien, MD, MPH
- Mallory Smith, MD, MPH
Rehab Medicine
- Molly Fuentes, MD, MPH
Occupational Health and Safety
- Chelsea Hicks, PhD
Criminology
- Keith Hullenaar, PhD
Social Work
- Anna Bender, MSW, PhD
Frederick P Rivara, MD, MPH
Professor Adjunct Professor, Epidemiology Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
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Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, MD, MPH, PhD
Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence Professor, Epidemiology, Pediatrics Adjunct Professor, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance Director, UW Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program
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