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:

Cover letter – Please discuss current research and future plans Curriculum Vitae Statement of Contributions to Diversity Statement of Interest Three letters of recommendation (one must be from residency program director) Full ERAS Application (from application to residency) USMLE Steps 1-3 Transcripts Photo (Headshot)