The Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) seeks a qualified family medicine physician to join the faculty of our 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.

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at LKSOM has been serving the community for over 120 years and currently has 12 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 for its partnerships and outreach programs with the North Philadelphia community and for its innovative approaches to caring for underserved urban population, while training the next generation of physicians for underserved urban communities

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, paid vacation, 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;
• individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members;
• a predictable schedule; and
• the chance to influence the development of the program during a period of expansion.

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.

Procedure for Candidacy

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.

Application materials must include a curriculum vitae; a personal statement summarizing your experience, qualifications, and career goals; and three professional references, including names and contact information. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.

For confidential inquires and or questions about the opportunity please contact Frank Gallagher, Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Temple Faculty Practice Plan, Inc. at francis.gallagher@tuhs.temple.edu

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.

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.