The Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) seeks a qualified family medicine physician to join the faculty of our newly ACGME-approved 6/6/6 Family Medicine Residency program as a clinician educator.
If you are a collaborative, team-minded family medicine physician with a passion for providing high quality, patient-centered, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population, while teaching medical students and residents, and you share our dynamic team’s commitment to equity, integrity, communication, innovation and creativity; this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Email us today to learn more!
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at LKSOM has been serving the community for over 120 years and currently has 7 core faculty members who are based at its main site at the Temple University Health Sciences Campus and an extensive number of adjunct, associate and affiliate members in our community. The Department is known both for its partnerships and outreach programs with the North Philadelphia community within which it is imbedded and for its integrated community-health care programs that improve health and reduce cost of care.
Candidate Qualifications
• M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program in Family Medicine prior to start date
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted DEA and medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date
• A strong interest in developing a vibrant clinical practice, medical education and clinical research; and sensitivity to the culture, needs, and aspirations of the community.
In addition to a competitive salary, and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments; 8 Basic Science Departments; 13 Research Center (all of which are engaged in patient care education and research) and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
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Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position applicants must complete the online application.
Application materials should include a current curriculum vita (CV) and contact information for three professional references. Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, and contributions to diversity are strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Jessica Vega, Senior Recruiter, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 101, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: Jessica.Vega@tuhs.temple.edu
For confidential inquiries and/or questions about the opportunity, please contact Jessica Vega.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
COVID-19 vaccinations are required for students, faculty and staff working in healthcare settings at Temple University, unless granted a religious or medical exemption (see www.temple.edu/coronavirus).
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.