Post-Sophomore Fellow (Temporary)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary (1.0 FTE) Post-Sophomore Fellow. This is an entry level , one-year , project position for students in a Medical Degree Program (MD Program). The Post-Sophomore Fellow provides specialized training in Pathology techniques for a 12 month period. This appointment includes hands-on fundamental training geared towards MD students finishing their second year of medical school, who are interested in pursuing Pathology studies, research, and clinical practices. As a Fellow you will provide compassionate, timely, and quality patient care and agree to serve the training sites and their patients; to accept the duties, responsibilities, and rotations assigned by the Program Director or his/her designee; Abide by established educational and clinical practices, policies, and procedures of the hospitals and other training sites to which they are assigned, to the extent these are not inconsistent with this policy; to conduct themselves ethically and professionally in keeping with their position as a physician in training; and to abide by UW policies and procedures, as well as the conditions and general responsibilities outlined below. As a part of this appointment, the Fellow will be expected to actively participate in the care of all types of patients who may present at the hospital or clinic to which they are assigned, including patients of designated individual physicians whom the Fellow will be expected to assist. In addition, the Fellow will be expected to take an active role in the instruction of medical students, other trainees, and/or other hospital personnel. Typical duties include but are not limited to: 70% - Fellows will follow the direction and guidance of his / her designated program director; in all aspects of training and patient care. - Fellows will actively assist in the instruction of medical students, trainees and or other hospital personnel. - Participate in care of patients at multiple hospital locations associated with the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. - Shadow current trainees and faculty to learn Pathology techniques and in depth knowledge of Pathology practices. Additional duties: 30% - Observe current Laboratory Medicine and Pathology trainees and faculty; use pathology techniques and practices to obtain data and facilitate research. - Maintain data records; analysis of data using Excel and custom image analysis software - Analyze data and present research material; may assist in the instruction of trainees and or other Laboratory Medicine and Pathology personnel - Attend clinical and laboratory meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science; 1 year of relevant experience and/or medical school training
• Must be a current MD student on leave prior to completing his/her 3rd year of medical school.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Nice To Haves

• Interested in pursuing Pathology studies, research, and clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Fellows will follow the direction and guidance of his / her designated program director; in all aspects of training and patient care.
• Fellows will actively assist in the instruction of medical students, trainees and or other hospital personnel.
• Participate in care of patients at multiple hospital locations associated with the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
• Shadow current trainees and faculty to learn Pathology techniques and in depth knowledge of Pathology practices.
• Observe current Laboratory Medicine and Pathology trainees and faculty; use pathology techniques and practices to obtain data and facilitate research.
• Maintain data records; analysis of data using Excel and custom image analysis software
• Analyze data and present research material; may assist in the instruction of trainees and or other Laboratory Medicine and Pathology personnel
• Attend clinical and laboratory meetings.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees