Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Postdoctoral Research
Bronx, New York · Research Fellowship
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About this program
The Belfer Institute for Advanced Biomedical Studies is Albert Einstein College of Medicine's central office for postdoctoral training. Belfer coordinates integration across all of Einstein's postdoctoral programs and supports postdoctoral fellows institution-wide.
For IMG physicians: most postdoctoral research positions at Einstein are not centrally listed. Identify a faculty PI in your area of interest (use the Find Faculty directory on einsteinmed.edu), contact directly, and apply through their lab once a fit is established. Belfer coordinates the J-1 visa sponsorship and onboarding after a PI agrees.
Adjacent track: Einstein's Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) at the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research is a separate, funded training program for clinical researchers — different application path.
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 interest | Visa: J1
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