Clinical Research Residency Training Program

Physical Therapy at the NIH Clinical Center advanced its clinical affiliation program by providing opportunities for graduate, post graduate and academicians to participate in a clinical research training program in support of ongoing clinical research trials and other scientific investigations at NIH. The program, which began in 2001, provides an opportunity for persons to review, conduct, execute, and publish research.   The area of clinical research is based on patient populations with rare diagnoses in the areas of oncology, neurology, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, and pediatrics.  This is a non-degree program.

Application review is year-round. Interested parties should have three years of clinical experience and must submit a resume along with a two-page letter of intent expressing why they would like to participate in clinical research at NIH and two letters of recommendation.  Ideas for research will be mutually generated from the physical therapy staff based on current and future studies, and participant availability. Individuals have the choice of selecting a one-year sabbatical or a six-month training program.
 
 
Selection Criteria

Candidates must possess the following:

• Minimum two years of post-graduate work in an acute care physical therapy setting

• Advanced-level Masters degree program in physical therapy

• Self-motivating qualities

• An interest in research

Volunteer Students

Students interested in a physical therapy career are chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis in conjunction with the needs of the physical therapy staff. The individual is selected through group process after all staff has reviewed the perspective curriculum vitae/resume.