COD Fellowship Program Guidelines and Application Process

The application process is now closed. Please check back in early 2024 for information about the 2024-2025 COD Fellowship Program. General information about the program is available below.

The COD Fellowship Program was created to enhance the development of future leaders in academic medicine. It is designed for senior faculty members, including department chairs and assistant and associate deans, who are interested in being considered for deanships in the near future. The program seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to individual demographics, academic discipline, institutional position, institution type, and geographic location. (Note: The program is not intended for candidates currently under active consideration for appointment to a deanship.)

Program staff recognize the importance of the COD Fellowship Program and strive to resume close to normal operations for the 2023-2024 cycle. We appreciate applicants being flexible, patient, and understanding throughout the application process, and if selected, throughout the program year, as we continue to manage the impacts of COVID-19 on COD programming.

Review the complete 2023-2024 application and program guidelines (PDF) before applying. 

Program Components

The 2023-2024 COD Fellowship Program requires a part-time commitment of Fellows during the academic year and encompasses four components:

• Dean mentoring, including at least two visits to the medical schools of two dean mentors (each up to one week long). 
• Participation in meetings of the COD and COD Administrative Board to learn about the strategic goals and activities of the council.
• Participation in the Executive Development Seminar for Deans.
• Completion of a leadership project (PDF) of importance to the Fellow's professional development.

Financial Support

The cost of participation in the COD Fellowship Program is the responsibility of the fellow’s home institution.

Application Process

Please address applications to:

Dr. Margaret Steele
Chair, COD Fellowship Committee 
Dean of Medicine
Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine

An application for the COD Fellowship Program contains the following three items:

• A cover letter addressing the reasons for the applicant’s interest in the program and including a statement of career goals

• A curriculum vitae

• A letter of support from the applicant’s dean*

*If we receive more than one application from a single school, the dean will be asked to nominate a single candidate.

Please download the complete application and program guidelines above. For additional information or to submit an application, please email cod@aamc.org.