Johns Hopkins — Postdoctoral Research
Baltimore, Maryland · Research Fellowship
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About this program
Johns Hopkins Medicine runs one of the largest postdoctoral training communities in US academic medicine, coordinated through the Postdoctoral Affairs office on the Hopkins research resources portal.
For IMG physicians: most postdoctoral research positions at Hopkins are PI-direct. Identify a JHM faculty member working in your area of interest (search Hopkins faculty profiles via department websites), contact directly with your CV and research interests, and apply through their lab once a fit is established. The Postdoctoral Affairs office coordinates institutional onboarding and J-1 visa sponsorship after a PI agrees.
Note: distinct from the separate Johns Hopkins Hospital observership (volunteer-services / 100 hours / 12 months) — that's a clinical-shadowing track, not research.
Postdoctoral funding at Hopkins is typically $55,000-65,000/year depending on department and grant source. Duration 1-3 years.
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Quick highlights
Strong points
- Stipend-payingReceives a paid stipend (rare for IMG observerships)
- Multi-specialty (5+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 1-3 years of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 5 departments
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS or PhD, research experience, publications preferred | Visa: J1
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