IFEM Training Programs

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Postdoctoral Research Training

The Institute postdoctoral training program provides a basic research experience in areas relevant to environmental medicine. Applicants with an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree elect 1 to 3 years of further training in the disciplines of molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or applied physiology. Institute Investigators and Adjunct Investigators serve as preceptors. The program currently supports 12 positions with funding from an NIH Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) in Lung Cellular and Molecular Biology and individual research grants. A one year Clinical Fellowship for training in hyperbaric medicine is offered by the Institute Clinical Practice. In addition to research, trainees participate in the Institute educational enrichment programs and have full access to all University facilities.

Postdoctoral Clinical Training

The University of Pennsylvania Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship is designed to provide licensed physicians the opportunity to be educated and trained in the theory and practice of diving and hyperbaric medicine. Individuals successfully completing the one-year fellowship will obtain sufficient didactic and practical knowledge to work efficiently and competently in a hyperbaric clinical and research environment, to act in a supervisory capacity of a hyperbaric chamber, and meet eligibility requirements to sit for the American Board of Medical Specialists' certification examination for special competency in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. Click Here for more information.

Predoctoral Training

The Institute supports research and related training for students at the graduate school, medical school, undergraduate and high school levels. Graduate scholars participate through the Cell and Molecular or the Bioengineering graduate groups. University undergraduate students elect course credit or a work/study program. Specific training programs are tailored to the needs and interests of individual students.

Educational Enrichment Programs -

Visiting Professorship - visit by a distinguished research scientist who spends a full day participating in discussions of recent research with Institute staff; the Institute sponsors approximately 15 visiting professors per year.

Research Seminar - CALENDAR - in depth presentation of research relevant to environmental medicine presented by a visiting professor or an invited medical center scientist; seminars are held weekly at 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Work-in-Progress Meeting - weekly meeting (Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.) for informal presentation of recent research results by an Institute staff member.

Pulmonary Cellular and Molecular Biology Journal Club -weekly in depth discussion (Thursday 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.) of two pre-selected relevant recent publications from the biomedical literature.
Respiration Research Retreat - a full day retreat in a leafy surburban setting with scientific presentations by University of Pennsylvania researchers and trainees.