Students and residents will commit to the program early in residency and receive additional support for research in terms of seminars, mentorship, and meeting funds. Resident scholars who continue as fellows at IU (Green Fellows) will receive a stipend supplement and additional resources. Residents may also choose to pursue training at other institutions for fellowship, and we expect that Scholars will be highly competitive for any position in the country.

• Whom is the Program targeting? Pediatrics residents with a clear commitment to academic medicine. Exceptional students and residency applicants will be identified and invited to participate, and/or interested students may request information during interview and residency application process.

• What credentials are necessary? We want the program to broad and inclusive— no specific criteria, degree, or number of publications are required. We are recruiting students with PhD, MPH, or equivalent background. However, we also hope to stimulate interest and commitment among residents excited by a future in academics who will develop new skills.

• What is the Goal? Our goal is to broaden the current program to stimulate interest in research careers, provide more formal academic mentorship and career information early in residency for those still developing their interests and skills.

• What is the Program Outcome? We expect that many Scholars will pursue fellowships or academic careers at IU or at top programs around the world. Residents who successfully complete residency in the Program will be offered an IU Fellowship position and Green Fellows Scholarship. Note: residents who select a fellowship at another institution may still participate as a Green Scholar at IU.

• How does this program differ from the regular residency? This is not a separate track or significantly different pathway, but a program to enhance academic opportunities. Our residency provides a broad education in general and specialty pediatrics for all residents. We pride ourselves on a balanced curriculum, and we offer flexibility in scheduling selectives and electives based on career interests. It is important to note that we support all residents in their career and research pursuits and many residents will go on to be successful in fellowships and academic careers without participating in this Program during residency.

• What are the other details?
• Additional $3000 in educational funds for books, research, and meeting/travel
• Monthly career/research academic meetings
• Research mentorship
• Opportunities to schedule research time and group electives
• Opportunity to consider alternative ABP pathways, fast-track
• How can I apply? Residency applicants will apply through the regular ERAS Pediatric program application. Scholars will remain integrated within the program and not in a separate track. Qualified students who are identified during the application/interview process will be accepted into the Scholars program if they match at IU. We plan to accept 2-3 residents per year with 6-8 total during residency.
• Can I enter the program later in residency? Some residents are selected to enter the program later in residency, on a competitive basis. However, the goal is to integrate research and scholarly work early in your residency.
• What are the requirements/expectations? 80-90% attendance at research meetings, mentorship meetings quarterly, research elective(s) in PL2 year, present Senior Project/Research Day poster in PL3 year, and travel to an academic meeting PL3 year.

How does the Program change for Fellows?

• Fellows Program provides:
• Continuity of academic pathway with program integrated from residency to fellowship at IU; ongoing research mentorship
• Monthly educational research meetings, annual Retreat
• Additional $12,500 annual salary and educational fund stipend
• Opportunities to participate in NIH T32 Grant, NIH Loan Repayment, and other grant programs for salary support/loan forbearance
• Expectation that fellows who successfully complete the Green program will have an opportunity to continue an academic career at IU in a faculty position

• Expectations: 80-90% attendance at research meetings, mentorship meetings quarterly, 1 research elective in PL2 year, present Senior Project/Research Day poster in PL3 year, and travel to an academic meeting PL3 year.