Workforce Studies Research Fellow

Association of American Medical Colleges
retirement plan, remote work
United States, D.C., Washington
655 K St Nw Ste 100 (Show on map)
Jul 14, 2025
co-authoring a paper on dual physician marriages; writing two papers on practice location (one focused on rural and one on IMGs); writing a paper analyzing experiences of harassment and discrimination; providing writing assistance with a student debt paper; writing a work hours paper; creating shorter form writing ad hoc (e.g., data briefs, snapshots and social media); writing two papers on evaluating the impact of Medicare's alternative payment models on health care utilization and quality; writing a paper on understanding AMC's value in cancer care; writing two reports and two peer-reviewed papers on Telehealth and CORE and access to care; and writing a handful of AMC telehealth profiles with 1-2 pages of content. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours of work per week. Fellows can receive academic credit from their home institution or be paid at an hourly rate of $23 per hour Fellows will have access to a workspace, a laptop computer with the necessary software programs, and related AAMC datasets as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to integrate their fellowship research plans with their Ph.D. dissertation or Master's thesis. All applications must be submitted through Workday by Friday, August 1, 2025. Your application package should include: Resume A statement no longer than 2 pages describing why you are interested in this fellowship, your relevant research experience, research topics in which you are interested, and how you think this opportunity is a good fit for your studies or career The selection criteria for candidates are: Background knowledge, training, skills, and relevant research experience Research interest alignment with AAMC Workforce Studies' research priorities Commitment to completion of the fellowship AAMC Workforce Studies Research Fellow position (part-time) is available to a graduate student in social science or a medical residency fulfilling their research requirements. The fellowship runs from September to June. The AAMC Workforce Studies fellow will function as a member of the Workforce Studies team at the AAMC while engaging in research projects that are aligned with the strategic goals and priorities of the AAMC and the Workforce Studies team. The Fellow will work on one or more research projects (see topic areas below) under the supervision of senior members of the AAMC Workforce Studies team and other AAMC staff as appropriate. The fellowship is expected to result in at least one published product, co-authored with members of the Workforce Studies team. Before concluding their fellowship, the fellow may be required to make an in-house presentation of their work, open to AAMC staff. We will consider candidates who reside outside the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area (but limited to the United States' contiguous 48 states). The Fellow can work in the AAMC office or remotely. However, we have no funds available for travel and accommodation subsidies. About the Workforce Studies Team at AAMC The mission of the AAMC Workforce Studies team is to be the pre-eminent resource for physician workforce projections, data, and research, providing support and value to AAMC and AAMC's members and leadership to the health workforce research community. For more information, visit aamc.org/workforce. Examples of publications led by previous fellows include: Physician Engagement in Addressing Health-Related Social Needs and Burnout Do physicians with academic affiliation have lower burnout and higher career-related satisfaction? What to Expect During the Fellowship? The Fellow will work with Workforce Studies staff to select research and data analysis projects based on their background and interest, though other topics may also be considered if they align with existing research priorities. Possible research topics include: Physician retirement and attrition Physician practice location Physician work hours and work patterns Access to care and population health The Fellow's work may include: Data cleaning and management Literature review(s) Under supervision, conducting statistical analysis and production of tables, graphs, and other visualizations, preparing slides for presentations, and writing and revising drafts of papers and other publications. Providing other research and data analysis support to the Workforce Studies team as appropriate Attendance at relevant seminars, symposia, and internal AAMC meetings The Fellow will use AAMC data, either alone or in combination with other data sources. Key AAMC Workforce datasets that candidates may use for their research during the fellowship include: National Sample Survey of Physicians (NSSP) data 2019 and 2022 (two waves, longitudinal survey that contains information on 6000 physicians' demographics, family structure, work patterns, retirement plans, location, debt, burnout, harassment, income, etc.) AMA Physician Data (includes individual physician records from 2004 to the current year, with variables such as location and essential demographic and practice characteristics) AAMC Consumer Survey of Health Care Access (an AAMC-collected and maintained, nationally representative, repeated cross-sectional survey of medical care access) Qualifications Currently enrolled in a degree-granting, graduate-level education program in public health, economics, public policy, or other social science fields, or a medical resident with graduate-level training in social science fields Strong interest in improving health care service in the United States Experience in analyzing survey data Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficiency with statistical software such as Stata, SAS, R, or equivalent Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining accuracy and impartiality in all work products Ability to work independently Capability for teleworking, if chosen Strong motivation to build a publication portfolio in physician workforce research Experience with longitudinal data analysis is a plus Spatial analysis skills are a plus Remote Work Eligibility This position may be eligible for remote work. If a bachelor's degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please attach a resume as part of the application process. It is important that files DO NOT include periods ( . ) within the file name. 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