Primary Care Research Fellowship

Penn State College of Medicine

The Penn State Primary Care Research Fellowship (PCRF) provides an exceptional research training opportunity for postgraduate learners who wish to receive training in primary care research and address some of the most pressing problems in public health and health care, including substance use, mental health disorders and socioeconomic disparities.

The catchment area for Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health (PSH) includes rural, suburban and urban communities and is diverse in age, race and ethnicity, disability, economic and educational status and health disparities, compared to state and national averages. Urban centers (Reading, Harrisburg, Lancaster and Lebanon) are more diverse, with less favorable health profiles than the counties in which they are located. This area includes part of Appalachia, a region with well-documented poverty and health disparities that spans 420 mostly-rural counties in 13 states, including 52 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.

Among the most alarming recent national trends is the increase in mortality due to opioid overdose, substance use and use disorders (SUD) and mental health disorders (MHD). Termed “diseases or deaths of despair,” they have disproportionately affected Appalachia and Pennsylvania.

The fellowship emphasizes strategic priorities of health equity, disease prevention and health promotion and community health in developing primary care researchers who will address priorities of ending the crises of overdose, SUD and MHD.

The fellowship is led by experienced clinician-scientists in Family and Community Medicine, General Internal Medicine and General Pediatrics, in collaboration with partners from the broader Penn State community, with faculty from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who bring varied perspectives to the investigation of complex problems. Our rigorous program is guided by leading-edge concepts of active mentorship, experiential learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, translational research and team science.

Program Overview:

• The PCRF is a two-year training program with multidisciplinary mentors across Penn State, including different colleges, institutes and campuses. Fellows’ research can span primary care-relevant, translational topics, with focused training on health disparities, overdose, substance use and mental health.
• An individually-tailored training program is the core of the fellowship. Fellows have access to a vast array of coursework and degree programs; mentored research experiences across numerous departments, schools and institutes; and a collegial research-oriented institutional and departmental culture.
• Consistent with the diversity of primary care and the range of experience of the fellows, we tailor the details of learning experiences to each fellow’s needs; from this perspective, the fellowship does not have a set, rigid curriculum.
• Diverse fellows learn to conduct culturally competent, high-quality primary care research and advance their careers toward the goal of becoming independent investigators able to conduct innovative primary care-based research that improves health outcomes in areas of high public health need.
• Eligibility – MD, DO, PhD or other terminal doctoral degree in biomedicine.
• Federal funds provide for stipends, tuition and other research related travel and supplies.
  
  

Essential Elements of the Training Program:

The Fellowship’s curriculum is based on the three pillars of the learning environment:

1. Individualized coursework
2. Mentored interdisciplinary translational research
3. Tailored seminar series
   • Grant writing
   • Research design methodologies
   • Manuscript development
   • Team science
   • Preparing conference presentations
   • Dissemination of research

Planning for individualized training begins during the interview/hiring process, with discussion around optimal coursework, research questions and content mentors. The overall development plan and mentorship groups, including peer and near-peers, are established early in Year 1.

Fellows begin research activities immediately, devoting time to deliverables, which can include review and other articles, conference abstracts and grant proposals. Ongoing bi-directional review with mentors facilitates each fellow’s forward progress and productive mentor-mentee collaboration.

Faculty support from a variety of departments, including:

• Family and Community Medicine
• Pediatrics
• General Internal Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Public Health Sciences
• Biobehavioral Health
• Health Policy and Administration
• Neural and Behavioral Sciences
  
  

Eligibility and Application:
Eligible candidates will have an MD/DO/PhD or equivalent terminal degrees from a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology or the social sciences. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

• PhD and other doctoral degrees apply here.
• MD and DO degrees apply here.

Direct any inquiries related to the application process to:

Holly-Mae Carver
Education Program Coordinator
Penn State College of Medicine
Department of Family & Community Medicine

Email: PCRF@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

More about the Fellowship

posting expires January 14, 2024

Family Medicine - Faculty Physician Researcher

University of North Carolina School of Medicine

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina is well-poised to meet the call for more primary care research, as our nation restructures health care to improve the health of our population. The transition to value-based care, addressing health disparities, managing chronic disease, preventive health, and more will require robust primary care with more investment in primary care research, training and practice. Our department is committed to addressing the dearth of research that investigates the mechanisms by which primary care works to advance the health of people and populations. Building on the department's already established reputation for excellence in clinical care and teaching, we will become a leader among family medicine departments in discovery and innovation in primary care. We have a particular interest in studying value-based care, identifying practices - care delivery models, payment and incentive structures, optimized team structure, integrated behavioral health, workforce configurations, workflows, and data analytics - that improve the delivery, quality, safety, accessibility, equity, and affordability of high-quality primary care.

The Department has a robust clinical laboratory for innovation and investigation. We have a growing number of patients in value-based care payment models, a well-developed population health staff, a supportive health care system, and an affiliation with a large Federal Qualified Health Center (FQHC). 

As a physician, you will not only have the chance to develop a career in research, but also to practice in a nationally known program. Our department has a long history of leadership locally and nationally, an aspirational culture, and an innovative attitude. High quality, compassionate patient care is at the center of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to complement your research with a practice that reflects your interests, given our robust outpatient, inpatient, procedural, and maternal child health serves. We have various clinical service lines in Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, and Siler City. Learn more about the UNC Department of Family Medicine here.

As a Faculty Physician Research, you will be an integral part of our department's success. Our team members advance the tripartite mission of the UNC School of Medicine, including excellent patient care, superior teaching, and impactful research. We support our faculty with professional development opportunities in the department, in the institution and nationally. Each faculty member is supported by a mentoring subcommittee that helps build the framework to a successful career, including career planning, counseling around career goals, and regular review of academic activities, all tailored to individual professional and personal goals.

Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. We provide excellent UNC faculty physician benefits and clinical pay incentive.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the capacity for high-quality research, teaching, and clinical care, and will be expected to publish in top-tier academic/medical journals. Securing grant funding is expected (over time).

All faculty are expected to be good institutional citizens, working as part of the larger team to improve access, reduce cost, improve quality, and promote efficiency and better health outcomes. You might be asked to engage in community outreach and attend professional events to assist with program development and building professional relationships. In addition, attention to timely and complete documentation and patient satisfaction is expected.

Minimum education and experience requirements:

• MD or DO
• Board certified in Family Medicine
• Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, positive and productive
• Research experience in health services research, evaluation of health care interventions, clinical trials, public health, health policy, population health, or a closely related field

Preferred qualifications, competencies and experience:

• Fellowship training and/or an advanced degree (e.g., MPH) is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• This position is ideal for a researcher interested in working in a vibrant, nationally prominent department to help us achieve greater excellence and impact.
  
  

Community Information:
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learned, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked second in primary care education among all U.S. schools of medicine and fifth among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH funding.

How to apply:

Apply online here. For more information, contact Jaime Adams, HR Consultant, at jfadams@med.unc.edu

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

posting expires January 8, 2024

Health Equity Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) is recruiting up to 12 investigators as part of a major strategic initiative in Health Equity to expand an already strong portfolio across basic and translational research, outcomes and population health science. Health Equity is one of the four priority focus areas for the HSOM based on our most recent strategic planning process. Recruitment is for tenured, tenure‐track, and non‐tenure‐earning faculty at all ranks and includes academic appointment in one or more of 28 academic departments across the HSOM. In addition to a primary faculty appointment in the HSOM, applicants may also be considered for either a primary or secondary appointment in UAB’s School of Public Health.

Areas of focus for this initiative include:

• Women’s Health
• Sexual and Gender Health
• Rural and Global Health
• Mental Health
• Health System and Outcomes Research to Address Health Disparities
• Health Equity for Persons with Disability
  
  

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine has a long-standing commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity through research, education, engagement, and community involvement. The goal is to enhance health and well-being while addressing the pervasive intersectional inequalities. We believe it is crucial to champion accessible and innovative platforms that enable research aimed at preventing, screening, and treating diseases that disproportionately affect the Deep South.

Successful applicants will join a highly collaborative environment with a focus on the health of the local area (Birmingham), the region (Alabama and the Southeastern United States), and beyond (national and global). The recently formed Collaborative Health Equity Council (CHEC) serves as a convener for numerous Health Equity focused Centers on campus that provide a platform for collaboration and innovation. These include the Forge AHEAD (Addressing Health Equity Across the Deep South) Center, the Center for Women’s Reproductive Health, the Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CEDHARS), the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health, the Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention (CAPPI), and the Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center (MHERC). These population-focused centers work closely with cross-cutting methodologic centers, including the Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education (COERE), the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), and disease focused centers including the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), the Comprehensive Diabetes Center (CDC), the Nutrition and Obesity Research Center (NORC), the Center for Exercise Medicine, and the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center to create a vibrant atmosphere and the infrastructure needed to conduct cutting-edge and impactful research in health equity. Programs such as Live HealthSmart Alabama, All of Us, and the Lakeshore Foundation all contribute to the understanding of and treatment of disease. Additionally, a 13.7 million dollar grant from the NIH is helping The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Tuskegee University, longtime partners in addressing health disparities, health equity, and diversity in research, establish the Benjamin-Carver FIRST Scientists program, an initiative to build a community of junior faculty that are committed to inclusive excellence in all areas of healthcare innovation and productivity. We have particular interest in candidates with backgrounds in biomedical informatics and data science who have interest in one or more of the focus areas.

Nomination and Application Procedure:

The UAB HSOM welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications. To receive full consideration, interested individuals should electronically submit a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of interest, and a diversity statement.

The letter of interest is a brief cover letter detailing your experience and key achievements related to this position and your thoughts on how you see yourself contributing to the programs and responsibilities described in this position specification. Letters should be addressed to the UAB Search Committee and submitted electronically.

The diversity statement should be up to one page single-spaced describing your past, present, and future efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education, research, and/or service. If you do not have past experience, please describe your awareness and related background about the importance of diversity.*

Examples of your efforts may include, but are not limited to:

• developing strategies for the educational or professional advancement of students in underrepresented groups
• efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education
• activities such as recruitment, retention, and mentoring or advising underrepresented students or new faculty

In alignment with the UAB Heersink School of Medicine’s mission to reflect the diversity of our community and to meet the educational and clinical needs of our diverse population, contributions that promote diversity and inclusion are given recognition in the evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications.

Materials will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. All inquiries should be sent to Kristine Mims, Program Director I for UAB HSOM Strategic Leadership Recruitment, by emailing krismims@uab.edu.

About the University:

Driven by an intensely collaborative and entrepreneurial character, UAB is one of the leading economic engines of the State, with a nearly $4 billion budget and a statewide economic impact exceeding $12.1 billion annually. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer with nearly 28,000 employees, and one in every 20 jobs within the state of Alabama is either held directly by a UAB employee or is supported as a result of UAB’s presence. With nearly 1,700 faculty and almost 1,200 medical and graduate students, the UAB HSOM ranks 26th nationally in federal research funding and in the top 15 for all public institutions. Total research expenditures at UAB exceeded $715 million in 2022.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

To Apply:

For a more detailed position announcement and to apply, please visit: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/19762

*Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. Differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more. For more information about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, visit: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/about/diversity-inclusion.

posting expires November 30, 2023

Tenure Track Research Faculty

University of Michigan School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine

The University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine seeks to recruit a research faculty member. Candidates should have an M.D., D.O., or equivalent, and the training and experience to be successful in a research-intensive environment. High priority will be given to candidates who display a sustained record of research and who have interests aligning with those of our current faculty roster.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a career development and mentoring plan that has a high likelihood of leading to an independent, externally funded research career. Patient care (outpatient, inpatient or both) is a part of the position, as is the teaching of medical students, house officers, and research fellows. 

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: ajilatr@med.umich.edu

Michigan Medical seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Family Medicine, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. www.umich.edu

posting expires December 20, 2023

Founding Executive Director

Jefferson Primary Care Research Center, Thomas Jefferson University

The Jefferson Primary Care Research Center at Thomas Jefferson University seeks an experienced primary care researcher as its inaugural Executive Director. The center is a newly founded, university-level structure that will enhance the primary care research portfolio of the university in alignment with the clinical mission of Jefferson Health. Jefferson Health is the largest provider of health care services in the Philadelphia area and includes Jefferson Primary Care, a 98-practice network serving over 600,000 people across diverse communities.

The Executive Director will develop and execute on a vision for primary care research that builds on and grows existing work in collaboration with the university’s colleges and departments, while maintaining an active research portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of independent funding, leadership abilities, and a history of successful mentorship and collaboration across departments and colleges. This position has a dual reporting structure to the Senior Associate Provost for Clinical Research and to the Chair of Family and Community Medicine/Enterprise Vice President for Jefferson Primary Care. The Director will be appointed as Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. We welcome applicants who are PhD researchers and clinician-researchers from any professional discipline or specialty.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan for primary care research at Jefferson Health, incorporating the perspectives of key stakeholders and collaborators.
• Establish productive and efficient structures and processes to support primary care research.
• Mentor and support the success of research faculty for the Center for Primary Care Research.
• Provide oversight to the development and management of a practice-based research network.
• Conduct funded research in area of high relevance to primary care clinical services.
• Proactively seek to support the careers of people from backgrounds underrepresented in health services research, at all levels of pipeline development.
• Partner with health services leadership to align research opportunities with key institutional priorities, including care model redesign, implementation of patient-centered quality initiatives, and health equity.
  
  

Requirements:

• Ability to develop and deliver on a vision for primary care research focused on core areas of expertise of high priority to primary care teams and the communities they serve
• Strong track record of extramural funding and publication
• Ability to collaborate constructively with interprofessional colleagues across colleges and departments
• Experience with multisite practice-based research
• Strong commitment to mentorship and team development including demonstrated commitment to DEI
• Research or clinical doctoral degree
  
  

Community Information:

Thomas Jefferson University is a model professional university that includes the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Population Health, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Professions, and Institute of Emerging Health Professions. Jefferson Health is an integrated health system comprised of 18 hospitals, a large ambulatory and specialty care footprint, Jefferson Primary Care’s extensive regional network, and Health Partners Plans providing insurance through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.

Candidates may apply on our HR website to job ID 9267089 and send CV to Chandler.clemens@jefferson.edu

For further information, please contact Dr. Anna Flattau, anna.flattau@jefferson.edu

posting expires November 20, 2023

Family Medicine Physician

Mayo Clinic Department of Family Medicine

The Department of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, invites board-certified or board-eligible Family Physicians to apply for a full-time position. The Department of Family Medicine is dedicated to providing reliable, high-value, patient-centered, evidence-based medicine in an innovative clinical environment that is supported by education and research. Family Medicine physicians and allied health staff practice in a team environment and serve a large and diverse community at four practice sites.

Key Position Responsibilities:
The position is a continuity care practice, including population health management. Based on the interest of the applicant, there is opportunity to practice the full spectrum family medicine practice, including obstetrics/pediatrics/preventive service for all age groups, as well as acute care and hospital service responsibilities. Patient care responsibilities would be complemented by participation in education (medical school and/or residency) and research.

Community Information:
Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school system and exceptionally high quality of life.

Join the authority in medicine and partner with the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023), ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other care provider. And as one of FORTUNE Magazine's Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, Mayo Clinic Health System delivers on a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and - most importantly - a life-changing career. 

How to Apply:
For more information, contact Jeannie Green, Physician Recruiter, at green.jeannie@mayo.edu or call 507-238-8595, or visit jobs.mayoclinic.org/familymedicine to explore current opportunities.

posting expires November 17, 2023

UC Davis Family Medicine Clinical Faculty, Hospital Medicine Focus

UC Davis

Position Overview:
Salary range: The salary range for this position is $222,000 -$237,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. (https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/policies/apm/apm-670.pdf)

Application Window:
Open date: February 28, 2023

Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description:

Qualifications:

Campus Information:

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic- Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by theUI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of CaliforniaPolicy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment.(Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Apply now: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05547/apply
View this position online: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05547

posting expires May 29, 2023