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Community Medicine Fellow / Clinical Instructor

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Community Medicine Fellow / Clinical Instructor
University of California Los Angeles


Requisition Number: JPF10035


UCLA Dept. of Family Medicine
Community Medicine Fellow / Clinical Instructor Job Description

The Department of Family Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA offers a 12-month, non-accredited fellowship program in Community Medicine and Faculty Development. The program is designed to provide extensive training in leadership and advocacy to provide clinical care to underserved populations within a community, as well as engagement in outreach, health education, research, and collaboration with community organizations aimed at addressing social determinants of health and reducing healthcare disparities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Patient Care:
  • Managing a clinical continuity of patients within their primary specialty.
  • Performing clinical procedures and providing appropriate treatment plans.
  • Managing complex chronic diseases and preventive care for underserved populations.
  • Consulting with attending physicians on complex cases.
  • Community Engagement
  • Participating in community health fairs and outreach events to educate healthcare providers on health issues.
  • Building relationships with community leaders and organizations to develop collaborative initiatives.
  • Facilitating health education workshops tailored to specific community needs.
  • Teaching and Education:
  • Precepting and teaching medical students and resident physicians during continuity clinics and rotations at various sites.
  • Leading small group discussions, lectures, and case presentations.
  • Providing feedback and mentoring to learners on clinical skills and patient management.
  • Research, Scholarly Activity and Advocacy:
  • Participating in longitudinal clinical research projects focused on related issues within the community, including health disparities and interventions.
  • Assisting with data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation. Analyzing data to identify trends and inform policy decisions.
  • Presenting research findings at conferences or publishing in medical journals, including the annual UCLA Dept. of Family Medicine Research Forum.
  • Engaging in legislative advocacy to improve access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.

    Qualifications:

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Med-Peds, or Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • ABMS Board certification in the primary specialty
  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge
  • Excellent communication and teaching abilities
  • Experience with community-based research methods and program evaluation
  • Leadership potential and ability to work independently and collaboratively

    Applying:

    Applicants should complete an online application profile (if required by UCLA) and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:
    1. Cover letter - Please discuss current research and future plans
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Statement of Contributions to Diversity
    4. Statement of Interest
    5. Three letters of recommendation (one must be from residency program director)
    6. Full ERAS Application (from application to residency)
    7. USMLE Steps 1-3 Transcripts
    8. Photo (Headshot)


    To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10035


    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction


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    Working at University of California, Los Angeles

    UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.

    UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.

    The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.

    The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.

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