How to Apply for Fellowship Class of 2026-2027

Applicants for the fellowship must be PGY-2 or higher and should have completed junior residency prior to starting the fellowship. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered for interview.

In addition to sending required documentations to the Labor Management Organization, please send an email with the following documents to the USNH Okinawa fellowship at jun.fujii.ln@health.mil.
 

1. A current curriculum vitae, written in English (same version you sent to LMO).
2. A personal statement, written in English, stating the reason for desiring fellowship training at USNHO and future goals for your medical career (same version you sent to LMO).
3. Two letters of recommendation, written in English (same letters you sent to LMO).
4. A recent photo of yourself (you do not need to send to LMO).

Notice:
Documents 1-2 & 4 should be scanned and submitted together by an e-mail as PDF files.
Document 3 can be directly sent to the email address below by the recommender who writes the letter for the applicant. However, letters submitted directly by the applicant is also acceptable. Both are handled in the same manner and whether the letters were sent by the recommender or applicant will not affect fellow selection.

Please send us an email under the title “FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION (LAST name, FIRST name)”. Include your full name and contact telephone number in the email. Also, please do not forget to attach documents 1-2 & 4 (#3 if applicable) to this email, as mentioned above. DO NOT use your cellular/smart phones to send the email. 

Where to Submit Application

Official Fellowship application documents: please send the documents to the Labor Management Organization (LMO).
　 Please refer to Fellowship Program Vacancy Announcement for the details.
         　　　Address: 独立行政法人駐留軍等労働者労務管理機構
　　　　　904-0202 沖縄県中頭郡嘉手納町字屋良1058番地1    
                 Notice: All official application documents should be sent to LMO.
  　　                  -LMO will ensure if applicants are qualify for position.
                               -Official offers of position will be made by LMO.

If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at jun.fujii.ln@health.mil.

Timeline

Starting date for application: June 8th, 2026
Application deadline: July 10th, 2026
Invitation to interview (No later than): July 24th, 2026 
Interview date: July 31st, 2026

Note:  Applicants can choose on-site or virtual. We evaluate both in-person and virtual interviews with the same standards.