Assistant Instructor - Community Medicine Fellow

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking to fill a fellowship position. The Community Medicine Fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a 12 month or 24-month fellowship depending on whether the fellow already has a Master in Public Health (MPH). The fellow has the option of obtaining a MPH from UT Southwestern O'Donnell School of Public Health. The fellowship is a non ACGME accredited training program approved by the Texas Medical Board. The fellow will collaborate in service-learning opportunities among underserved population in the Dallas County area, teach innovative population-based health care practices (such as Shared Medical Appointments) to residents/faculty in the department of Family Medicine, and Participate in the Faculty Development Academic Activities in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UTSW. These activities include clinical teaching, curricular design, presentation skills, professional academic development and research/scholarly activity skills. Clinical assignments include care for patients assigned in the Parkland Family Medicine Clinic under supervision of FM faculty and Community Medicine teachers, community clinics and supervising FM residents in the Parkland Family Medicine Clinic (junior preceptor). The fellow will also participate in research activities which include community-based participatory research projects involving community partners, gathering and analyzing data and disseminating the results in local and national professional meetings. All interested candidates should submit an updated CV, reference list with the names and contact information of three references, and thoughtful cover letter that provides background, career goals, and explanation of interest in joining the faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. For inquiries, please email Dr. Nora Gimpel at [email protected] or Cynthia Casales [email protected] UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree, eligibility for or certification by the American Board of Family Medicine or equivalent qualifications in family medicine and Texas medical licensure.
Licensed or license eligible in Texas.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a collaborative environment for faculty, staff, and learners or commitment to do so as a faculty member.
Completion of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in service-learning opportunities among underserved population in the Dallas County area
Teach innovative population-based health care practices (such as Shared Medical Appointments) to residents/faculty in the department of Family Medicine
Participate in the Faculty Development Academic Activities in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UTSW. These activities include clinical teaching, curricular design, presentation skills, professional academic development and research/scholarly activity skills.
Care for patients assigned in the Parkland Family Medicine Clinic under supervision of FM faculty and Community Medicine teachers, community clinics and supervising FM residents in the Parkland Family Medicine Clinic (junior preceptor).
Participate in research activities which include community-based participatory research projects involving community partners, gathering and analyzing data and disseminating the results in local and national professional meetings.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

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