Geriatric Medicine Fellow

HonorHealth
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale
7400 East Thompson Peak Parkway (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
Overview The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship program is currently recruiting for Academic Year (AY) 2025-2026 with appointment to the program to begin in July of 2025 via the NRMP's Medical Specialties Match. Applications for the AY25-26 are being accepted via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) only. The program can only rank candidates who have registered with the NRMP. The program does have unfilled positions for the current academic year. To apply and be considered as a candidate for the current Academic Year 2024-2025, please apply to the Geriatric Fellowship program using the following link: Geriatric Medicine Fellowship \| HonorHealth Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You'll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let's go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 14,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and hundreds of volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities Job Summary Fellow physicians function under the auspices of and are appointed to a post graduate year position by the Program Director. The PGY4 fellow must meet or exceed specialty-specific Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) milestone competencies commensurate with their level. PGY4 fellow must demonstrate continued acquisition of skills and competencies which are essential for progression to graduate and transition to independent practice in areas of medical knowledge, professionalism, systems-based practice, practice-based learning and improvement, well-being and patient safety. The PGY4 fellow is responsible for providing supervision and teaching to residents, and medical students in accordance with ACGME requirements and as deemed appropriate by the senior fellow, faculty and or Program Director who is ultimately responsible for the patient's plan of care. Evaluate patients, perform necessary operations and procedures, and develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans under the supervision of upper level resident physicians, fellows, and attending physicians. In addition, fulfill all residency program requirements including complying with program specific ACGME requirements, HonorHealth policies, and program specific policies and procedures. Teach and supervise residents and medical students. Attend required didactic lectures and training conferences Participate in hospital committees and activities to support the HonorHealth mission and vision Participate in research, scholarly activity and/or quality improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program. Required Licenses and Certifications Completion of Steps 1-3 in either USMLE or COMLEX Required Obtain/maintain AZ Medical or Osteopathic Board training permit under ARS32-1432.02 Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Fingerprint Clearance Card - State Required