The Physicians Foundation announced the opening of applications for its esteemed fellowship program. This leadership opportunity is for new and early-career physicians to work on health policy and care delivery innovations, particularly those related to addressing Drivers of Health. 

Key benefits of the Fellowship Program include:

Stipend and Covered Expenses: The Fellow will receive a 12-month stipend of $24,000 as well as reimbursement for program-related travel and lodging expenses.

Expand Leadership Skills: The fellow will learn how to be a voice for change around physician-led solutions to address patients’ DOH.

Connect With Experts: The Fellow will learn from DOH experts and leaders across sectors through mentorship opportunities.

Shape the Future of Health Care: With mentor support, the fellow will develop a project that helps physicians understand and integrate DOH into their practices, making a tangible impact on health care.

Share Perspectives: The Fellow will collaborate with the Foundation to be a part of the ongoing media and policy discourse on how to improve health care delivery through media interviews, publishing articles and social media content.

Drivers of health, like food and housing insecurity, remain pervasive in the United States, shaping outcomes for chronic disease, recovery, and long-term well-being. Physicians see these impacts daily, yet many lack the time, resources and system-level support to meaningfully address patients’ DOH needs within clinical practice. The Fellowship Program is designed to bridge this gap by equipping emerging physician leaders with tools to translate frontline insights into scalable solutions. The Fellow will develop and implement a project focused on supporting physicians in identifying, addressing, and integrating interventions into care delivery—advancing practical, physician-informed approaches that improve patient outcomes while strengthening the sustainability of clinical practice. 

Learn more about The Physicians Foundation’s Fellowship Program and to apply online >>