Rural Family Medicine Obstetrics (FMOB) Fellowship
A 24-month fellowship for family physicians offering advanced obstetrical and surgical training with a focus on rural practice, leadership, and scholarly development.
Funder: UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (application opens) | August 1, 2027 (fellowship start date)
Funding Amounts: 24-month paid fellowship; specific stipend not published, but competitive with post-residency fellowships.
Summary: 24-month fellowship providing advanced obstetrical and surgical training for family physicians committed to rural practice.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required; J-1 or other visas not sponsored.
Description
The Rural Family Medicine Obstetrics (FMOB) Fellowship, coordinated by the UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, is a 24-month program designed for family physicians seeking advanced surgical and high-risk obstetrical training to support rural communities. The fellowship offers comprehensive clinical, teaching, leadership, and scholarly development, including hands-on surgical experience, perinatal ultrasound, neonatal resuscitation, and exposure to genetic counseling and perinatology. Fellows participate in leadership, advocacy, and community health activities, and are mentored in scholarly projects. The program is conducted in collaboration with the UW OB-GYN department and multiple rural hospitals.
