Data Science to Patient Value Scholars Program (Data Science to Patient Value)

The D2V Scholars Program is a two-year program in data science and health system research that provides coursework, mentorship and research opportunities to MD or PhD postdoctoral fellows, and early- or mid-career investigators. The program offers a novel training path that will draw on existing AMC educational resources. Scholars will be able to participate in academic degree programs to expand their knowledge of health informatics and high value health systems delivery. Training will focus on integrating data science, stakeholder engagement, implementation science, and health services research across a spectrum of clinical settings and disciplines as well as leadership education. The goal of the D2V Scholars Program is to develop scholars into successful independent future investigators with special knowledge and understanding of health data issues, high value application and meaningful health system implementation methods.

Eligibility Requirements

PhD Applicants:

• Scholars must possess an advanced degree (doctoral degree) from an accredited program. 

MD Applicants:

• Completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the Bureau of Professional Education (BPE) of the American Osteopathic Association. 
• Must not be enrolled in any accredited physician residency or Fellowship Program. 
• Have an active, unrestricted license to practice in the U.S. 
• Be appropriately board certified or eligible.  
• Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected based on their: Interest – desire to shepherd research that is based in stakeholder-engaged data/analytics and that can be applied to the rapidly changing health care environment to improve patient-centered care. Match- with available mentors at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Stipend, Benefits & Other Support 

The fellowship provides a $50-$70,000 stipend, research support resources and mentorship. Fellows shall not receive additional revenue for their duties during this program. Fellows receive health insurance and vacation benefits. Other support available during the Fellowship includes office space with a secure work station equipped with statistical, word processing, and database management software and statisticians available for in-house consultation and guidance on analysis. Fellowship to begin July 1, 2018.