Application steps 

1. Choose and rank 3 pre-approved health system initiatives that align with your LHS research interests or an initiative that you devise with a sponsor. 

The E-STAR Center encourages scholars to select projects that health systems have already submitted for approval as high-priority.

If you have any questions about an initiative, email the LHS E-STAR health system liaisons to discuss your interest. 

• Ralph Gonzales, UCSF Health
• Josue Zapata, SFVAMC
• Delphine Tuot, ZSFG/SFDPH 

2. Complete the E-STAR Application.

3. Submit the following to [email protected]:

• CV or resume
• Brief personal statement, including why you are interested in this program and how your background, experiences, and/or research interests contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in health care
• List of relevant clinical research courses completed
• (Fellows and faculty) - Department Chair or Division Chief letter of support
  confirming salary support for a minimum 40% protected time to participate in the
  program
• (Residents) - Program Director letter of support confirming protected time

Key program elements

• Research and Training Stipend ~$24,000 (covers coursework, research-related tasks, conferences, etc.)
• LEAN Healthcare Improvement Training: Six 4-hour sessions at Mission Hall. 
• LHS Curriculum and Works-in-Progress: 
  • Bimonthly in-person seminars at Mission Hall
  • 10 am – 12 pm, September through May (second and fourth Fridays)
  • Scholars will share their experiences, gain knowledge, and develop skills
• LHS workshop:  Two-day workshop 
• Fellows Advancement Skills Training in Clinical Research (FAST-CaR): Four 3-hour remote sessions
• Mentored Health System Improvement project
• Project and career development mentorship
• Coursework