The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE) is pleased to announce an upcoming opportunity for a clinical ethics fellow position. The Clinical Ethics Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program designed to prepare graduates to become leaders in bioethics in healthcare settings, academic institutions, and professional or government agencies. Established in 2015, this non-ACGME fellowship is committed to addressing ethical concerns through clinical ethics consultation, policy development, education, and research. This fellowship will be appointed through the Stanford Graduate Medical Education (GME) office.
The goals and objectives of this fellowship include the following:
• Develop expertise in adult and pediatric clinical ethics consultation through active participation in clinical cases and on-call responsibilities. Fellows are expected to develop the capacity to play the role of lead consultant by the end of the second year
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge base of key bioethics topics, including skills in critically evaluating and teaching empirical and conceptual research in bioethics
• Develop leadership skills through participation in institutional Ethics Committee meetings • Acquisition of professional skills for academic achievement in the field of bioethics, including research, CV development, and career building
• Obtain skills to conduct scholarly research related to clinical ethics and bioethics in both independent and highly collaborative research settings
We seek applicants with the following pre-requisite training and knowledge:
• An advanced degree in an academic or professional discipline with preference given to candidates with terminal degrees in bioethics, philosophy, medicine, behavioral sciences, law, social sciences, nursing, social work, religious studies, and other fields related to the practice of clinical and academic bioethics. Exceptional candidates with a PhD in Philosophy are highly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates are also expected to possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, excellent oral and written communication skills, conflict resolution skills, organizational skills, as well as presentation and teaching skills.
Expected salary: $96,948.80 (includes housing of $12,000) consistent with the GME pay scale
A description of current benefits and applicable policies and procedures can be found through this link: https://med.stanford.edu/gme/housestaff/current/benefits.html
Application Requirements:
- Current CV
- 3 letters of Recommendation
- 2-3 writing samples/publications
- A Cover Letter, which should also include the following:
• Why are you interested in training in clinical ethics? • Why are you interested in training in clinical ethics at Stanford? • What experiences have you had related to clinical ethics and/or healthcare systems, if any? • How do you imagine training in clinical ethics would enhance your professional career? • What are your professional goals for the two-year fellowship?
• Please describe your research interests.
To apply, please visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01999ba5b244706fad1880df902a1764 Applications will be evaluated by the Center Director, Associate Directors, and Clinical Ethics Fellowship Director. At this time, we cannot accept or review applications from prospective international fellows.
Application Deadline: Rolling review of applications will be open until December 12, 2025, with an expected fellowship start date in August 2026. Applicants will be responsible for submitting all required documents. Please note, incomplete applications will not be reviewed. For any questions or concerns, please contact Yvette Dunmore (ydunmore@stanford.edu).
For more information, please visit: https://med.stanford.edu/bioethics/education/fellowships-at SCBE/clinical-ethics-fellowship.html#fellowship_in_clinicalethics