Launch Your Legacy: Applications Open for the UTHealth Houston Space Medicine Fellowship!
Applications Now Open for a Fellowship Beyond Earth
Our department is excited to announce that applications are now open for the UTHealth Houston Space Medicine Fellowship. This is a pioneering, 2-year immersive program designed to prepare physicians for the evolving frontier of aerospace medicine.
From microgravity to mission simulations, this is where clinical excellence takes flight!
Preparing Physicians for the Challenges of Human Spaceflight
This unique fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity to train at the intersection of medicine and space exploration.
Fellows will gain hands-on experience in microgravity physiology, extravehicular activity (EVA) simulations, and aerospace operational environments.
The program includes direct collaboration with leading organizations such as NASA and SpaceX, providing exposure to real-world challenges in human spaceflight. Participants will also engage in research and development initiatives focused on spaceflight health risks, countermeasures, and medical system design for long-duration missions.
Fellows will engage in a dynamic curriculum that blends advanced clinical practice with aerospace-specific training.
Rotations include orthopedic medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, and wilderness medicine, all tailored to the demands of austere and extraterrestrial environments.
In addition to clinical rotations, fellows will participate in high-fidelity simulation labs, including hyperbaric and diving medicine, altitude physiology, and flight-based scenarios. Seminars led by aerospace medicine experts, astronauts, and biomedical engineers will deepen understanding of space physiology, mission planning, and crew health systems.
Eligibility & Timeline
Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident (ITAR compliance)
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure in Texas, Florida, and California
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: August 1 – November 1
- Interviews: Mid-November – Mid-December
- Final Selections: Late December