Community Medicine Fellow
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 415657
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
Be an integral part of a growing family medicine department at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. The Department of Family & Community Medicine is seeking innovative and dynamic individuals to join their group of diverse and dedicated faculty. The Department of Family and Community Medicine has a new chairman with the vision to create a strong, nationally recognized department.
Assistant Instructor – Community Medicine Fellow
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Qualifications: excellent clinical skills, 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
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Care for patients assigned in the Parkland Family Medicine Clinic under supervision of FM faculty and Community Medicine teachers
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Teach innovative population-based health care practices (such as Shared Medical Appointments) to residents/faculty in the department of Family Medicine
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Perform community-based participatory research projects involving community partners, gathering and analyzing data and disseminating the results in local and national professional meetings.
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Collaborate in service learning opportunities among underserved population in the Dallas County area.
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Take a leadership role in quality assurance activities in the Family Medicine Clinic to evaluate effectiveness of new and existing practice models
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Attend regional and national meetings for presentations and networking.
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Travel to community resource sites in the community to develop a network for CBPR research and activities.
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Supervise FM residents in the Parkland Family Medicine Clinic (junior preceptor)
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Present community-based research findings in university-wide Grand Rounds presentation.
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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.
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The fellow has the option of obtaining a Certificate in Public Health (CPH) which would be a 12 month fellowship, or a Master in Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) from the UT School of Public Health Dallas Regional Campus which could be a 12 or 24 month fellowship depending on whether the fellow already has a CPH.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. All interested candidates should apply online at UTSW career website and submit an updated CV, reference list with the names and contact information of three references, and a thoughtful cover letter that provides background, career goals, and explanation of interest in joining the faculty at UT Southwestern.
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
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. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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