Pre and Post Doctoral Training Program
The Sealy Center on Aging at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas has openings for both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral positions. These positions are for research focusing on the health of older minorities, with an emphasis on older Hispanics. Trainees collaborate with Center faculty who have over $42 million in research pertaining to minority health and aging in the areas of comparative effectiveness, medical outcomes, health service utilization, social epidemiology, psychosocial stress and health promotion. Aging-related research initiatives at UTMB include the Center for Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas (CERCIT), the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center, the Center for Comparative Effectiveness and Cancer Outcomes (CCECO), the Hispanic Established Population for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly, and the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS). Pre-doctoral fellows earn a Ph.D. degree in sociomedical sciences or clinical sciences (health services research) in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, or other doctoral programs at UTMB.
Exceptional candidates will qualify for an additional $5,000 - $10,000 over the NIH stipend level plus moving expenses. All trainees receive full health care benefits Additional funds are available to cover tuition and fees for relevant courses and other training related expenses.
- James S. Goodwin, MD
- Kyriakos S. Markides, PhD
- Christine M. Arcari, MPH, PhD
- Jacques Baillargeon, PhD
- Melanie de Boer, PhD
- Karl Eschbach, PhD
- Jean L. Freeman, PhD
- Bret Howrey, PhD
- Yong-Fang Kuo, PhD
- Jinhyung Lee, PhD
- Glenn V. Ostir, PhD
- Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, PhD
- M. Kristen Peek, PhD
- Mukaila Raji, MD, MSC
- Kristin M, Sheffield, PhD
- Elena Volpi, PhD, MD
- Rebeca Wong, PhD
Training Program Director
Training Program Co-Director
Participating Faculty
Application Procedures
To be considered for the program, an applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. or permanent resident. All applications will be reviewed by the Training Grant Selection Committee and applicants may be invited to interview.
Training Program Application Form
Please email completed application, a letter stating research interests, relevant prior training and curriculum vitae to:
Kelley Prevou
Sealy Center on Aging
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77555-0177
Phone: 409-747-1987
Fax: 409-772-1942
email: kaprevou@utmb.edu
UTMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Institution that proudly values diversity. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply