Eligibility
There are three paths for inclusion in the COMBAT Fellow Program.
- Prior COMBAT scholars who matriculate into CU-associated ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs
- Any resident or fellow who is currently active duty or on military-service deferment in a CU-associated ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program in a combat relevant specialty (e.g. emergency medicine, anesthesiology, critical care, surgery, etc).
- Civilian applicants in a CU-associated ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs at CU or CU-associated programs (e.g. Denver Health or Saint Joseph’s Hospital)
The eligibility criteria for the COMBAT Fellow Program are:
- Current or selected trainees in ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs; practice interest in emergency medicine, anesthesiology, or surgery preferred
- Strong interest in military healthcare or a military background
- Meets or exceeds clinical performance appraisal in the last review period
- Access to a computer with video/audio capabilities and Microsoft Office Suite software/equivalent
- Agrees to, completes, and submits the COMBAT Fellow Program Commitment Agreement
Application Guidelines
Each spring, the COMBAT Center will open an application process for prospective COMBAT fellows for the upcoming year. The application portal will open after the completion of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The application process will consist of the submission of demographics, prior experience, a curriculum vitae, a short essay about the applicant’s research interests and desire for involvement in the program, and a letter of recommendation.
The recommendation of individuals known-to or involved-with the CU COMBAT Center will be considered. Prior research experience will be considered but is not required for entry as a fellow. Notably, the quantity of fellow applications that are accepted annually will vary, but at least one opening will exist each year for an active duty or civilian resident or fellow above any graduating scholars who are accepted into the program.
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Application Screening
A team-based approach will be implemented to screen applications for the CU COMBAT Fellow Program during each application cycle. Applications will be scored based upon the following attributes:
- Expressed and displayed interest in COMBAT-related research
- Expressed and indicated time-investment in COMBAT-related activities
- Current evaluation and standing in their program of education
- Prior research interest and publications, if any
- Recommendations of research collaborators, mentors, or current CU faculty
Once applications are screened, interviews will occur for selected applicant(s). Interviews will consist of standardized questions to create an equitable process of inclusion, with at least two interviewers per applicant. Scores from each interviewer will be based upon the interview and application combined.
When applicants are offered an interview to the CU COMBAT Fellow Program, the Director of the COMBAT Fellow pPogram will notify the Residency or Fellowship Program Director of COMBAT’s intent to interview the applicant. If a Residency or Fellowship Program Director wishes for a resident/fellow to remain uninvolved in the COMBAT Fellow Program, COMBAT will withdrawal further consideration of that applicant.
Offers of Acceptance
Final determination of the number of applicants accepted will be based upon the quality of the applications submitted, types of applicants who applied, and current needs/capacity of the program. Offers of inclusion in the CU Fellow Program will require acceptance of the terms of the fellow agreement. Offers will be made within 15 working days of the completion of all interviews.
