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How to Apply

Pediatric Ethics Fellowship

The Pediatric Ethics fellowship runs on an academic year: July 1st to June 30th. One position is available each year.

Eligibility

  • Applicants should have a terminal degree in their discipline (medicine, philosophy, nursing, social work, religious studies, law, or another relevant field)
  • Applicants should demonstrate ongoing interest in ethics and have prior scholarly publications
  • Ideal applicants also have excellent critical thinking skills, writing skills, and leadership potential

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit the Fellowship application and materials by December 15th. Requested materials include:

  • One-page cover letter highlighting your interests and career goals
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • One published paper or other examples of your scholarly written work

Each application will be reviewed. Selected applicants will be invited for a virtual interview. Fellows will be selected and offered a position by mid-February.  

Our Pediatric Ethics Fellowship team

Kelstan Ellis, DO, MS-CR, MBe
Program Director
(816) 458-4913
klellis1@cmh.edu

Toni Zaner, BA
Fellowship Coordinator
tmzaner@cmh.edu

Jennifer Pearl, BS
Fellowship Liaison 
(816) 731-7154
jepearl@cmh.edu