Facts, Figures, and Frequently Asked Questions

What are the start and end dates of the Fellowship?
The Fellowship will begin June 15 and end July 15 of the following year. We realize that classes at different colleges and universities end at different times, and classes at medical schools and graduate programs begin at different times. Because of this, we will allow some flexibility in start and end dates, but because a significant period of overlap of Fellows from year to year will be critical to continuity of programs, we ask that Fellows do their best to arrive as close to the scheduled start date and leave as close to the scheduled end date as possible.

Is there an option to do a two year Fellowship?
The Fellowship is primarily designed as a 1 year (13 month) experience, but interested Fellows may be selected to pursue a 2 year (25 month) option. Fellows pursuing this option will take on greater responsibility and a larger leadership role during their second year. Two year Fellows should also develop a project (research, program development, or other) that can be completed or implemented during their second year. Please indicate any interest in the two year option on your application.

How many Horseshoe Farm Fellows will be accepted each year?
For the 2009-10 class, we will most likely be accepting between 3-6 Fellows. The total number of Fellows accepted will depend to some degree on the size of applicant pool and on available funding. We may expand class sizes in future years.

Is there risk to Fellows of living on the same campus as elderly residents or residents with mental disabilities?
The safety of Fellows will be a high priority. Dr. Dorsey will be screening all prospective residents, and one standard he will use for screening residents is whether he would feel comfortable and safe with residents living near him or in a hypothetical sense, near his own children or family members. Fellows will be living together in a separate area of the campus* from residents. The campus* layout is designed to give Fellows their own separate living area on the campus* to provide them a retreat from their work and from residents. If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Dorsey.

Will there be time to complete medical school/graduate school/job applications and to attend interviews?
We understand that during the Fellowship, most Fellows will be applying for medical school, graduate school, jobs, or other opportunities. Though the Fellowship will be fairly intensive, there should be enough flexibility and time to allow you to complete applications and attend interviews. Birmingham has a convenient airport that is approximately 1.5 hours by car from Greensboro, and it has reasonable connections to most major airports.

Other questions can be emailed to infohsf@yahoo.com