LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship
The UW LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship is a one-year program training physicians in advanced LGBTQ+ primary care, gender-affirming care, research, and advocacy to improve health equity for LGBTQ+ communities.
Funder: UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Due Dates: August 11, 2026 (Priority deadline for inquiries) | November 1, 2026 (Final deadline for inquiries and applications)
Funding Amounts: 1-year fellowship; 2 positions available annually; clinical instructor appointment; funding details not specified publicly.
Summary: One-year clinical fellowship providing advanced training in LGBTQ+ primary care for physicians committed to serving LGBTQ+ communities.
Key Information: No visa sponsorship; must be US citizen or permanent resident; MD or DO required.
Description
The LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship is a one-year, full-time clinical training program hosted by the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Established in 2022, the fellowship aims to address the specific healthcare needs of LGBTQ+ communities by equipping physicians with advanced skills in LGBTQ+ primary care, gender-affirming care, advocacy, and health equity. Fellows participate in direct patient care, mentorship, research, and educational activities, with opportunities to select preferred placements among partner programs. The curriculum emphasizes clinical excellence, scholarly contribution, and leadership in advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ populations.
