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Job DetailsNow Accepting Applicants for our Education/Faculty Development Fellowship in the DFCM at TJU/Jefferson Health!
Job DescriptionThe Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University has a longstanding tradition of training family physicians who pursue careers in academic medicine. The Academic Family Medicine Fellowship is designed for recent family medicine residency graduates who are interested in developing the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to pursue careers in academic family medicine.
This one-year fellowship offers a balanced experience in clinical practice and academic development, with approximately 60% clinical responsibilities (six sessions per week) and 40% protected academic time (four sessions per week). The fellowship provides opportunities to develop expertise in medical student and resident education, clinical teaching and supervision, mentorship, and scholarly activity, while receiving individualized faculty mentorship and career development.
Fellowship Experience
The academic component of the fellowship will be individualized based on the fellow's interests, professional goals, and areas of academic medicine they wish to explore. Experiences can include medical student education, residency education, clinical teaching and supervision, faculty mentorship and professional development, curriculum development and educational scholarship. The fellowship is intended to provide a supportive transition from residency to academic practice and prepare graduates for future faculty roles.
Qualifications and Requirements- MD or DO degree and successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency.
- Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine.
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Pennsylvania medical license.
- Demonstrated interest in academic medicine and a commitment to pursuing a career in medical education or academic family medicine.
- Experience in clinical teaching, medical education, or scholarly activity is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated commitment to health equity and to implementing and supporting antiracist practices.
Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine are strongly encouraged to apply.
Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience. Jefferson offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Application InformationInterested candidates may submit a curriculum vitae to Marisyl de la Cruz, MD, at [redacted] and Chandler Clemens at [redacted]
Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub TypeRegular
Employee EntityThomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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