Prerequisites:

• Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified graduates of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency or an ABEM-approved combined program.

Prior Experience:

• A foundational understanding of Planetary Health principles and their application to clinical medicine or healthcare operational practices is required.

• Demonstrated interest in one or more components of Planetary Health (e.g., climate change, biodiversity loss, land use changes, pollution) and their intersection with health is preferred. Applicants with experience focused on such specific components should exhibit a clear intention to broaden their perspective to encompass the comprehensive framework of Planetary Health. Prior involvement in Planetary Health initiatives or related projects is desirable but not mandatory.

Application Materials:

Applicants must provide the following materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae:

• A detailed CV outlining your academic, clinical, and professional experiences relevant to emergency medicine and Planetary Health.

2. Letters of Reference:

• Three letters of reference, at least one of which must address a demonstrated interest in Planetary Health.

• One letter must be from your program director or chair.

3. Personal Statement:

• A detailed statement of purpose (approximately 2 single-spaced pages) that includes:

• Your interest in Planetary Health and related subject areas.

• The skills you hope to acquire during the fellowship.

• The research, advocacy, or program domains you wish to explore.

• How you plan to apply this training to your future career goals.

Selection Process:

• Applications will be reviewed by the LiPH Fellowship Director and an advisory committee from Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine and Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews with program leadership and key faculty mentors.

• Final selections will be based on academic and clinical records, alignment with the program mission, and demonstrated leadership potential.