University of Illinois Chicago
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship ProgramHiring Department : Department of Family and Community MedicineLocation : Rockford, IL USARequisition ID : 1025817Posting Close Date : Monday, November 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm (CST)About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.Description:To apply, include a cover letter, CV, and list three professional references.APPLICATION WINDOWFullest consideration date:
Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm (CDT)The search committee will review applications received before this date for early action.Final date:
Monday, November 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm (CST)Applications received through November 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm CST, will be accepted and reviewed until finalist candidates have been identified.Position SummaryThe Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program is responsible for overseeing and directing the hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) fellowship program as well as providing inpatient and outpatient HPM care. This individual will also work closely with the family medicine residency program faculty and staff to coordinate and direct the education of our university's family medicine residents in the area of HPM.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversee and direct our comprehensive hospice and palliative care education and accredited fellowship training program.Work with residency program faculty and staff to ensure that the program provides a high-quality educational experience for the fellow.Direct the recruitment efforts for a HPM fellow each year.Collaborate with local hospice and palliative medicine providers to provide the fellow(s) with hands-on training and experience in hospice and palliative medicine in the inpatient and outpatient settings.Oversee the development and delivery of hospice and palliative medicine-related lectures and educational materials for the fellow and, as appropriate, our family medicine residents.Ensure that the hospice and palliative medicine education and training program meets continued accreditation and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with other departments and programs within the university and sponsoring health system to promote interdisciplinary training and education in hospice and palliative medicine.Provide clinical hospice and palliative medicine consultations in the inpatient and outpatient settings.Develop and deliver educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows related to hospice and palliative medicine.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsMD/DO or its foreign equivalent from an LCME-accredited medical college.Board certification in a related field (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medicine-Pediatrics) and board certification/board eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.Unrestricted Illinois license to practice medicine in Illinois or Illinois license-eligible.Knowledge of hospice and palliative medicine education and training programs, including accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.Strong organizational and leadership skills, including managing multiple projects and priorities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with fellow(s), residents, faculty, staff, and community partners.Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Preferred QualificationsExperience in hospice and palliative care preferred, including experience in an academic setting.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.To apply, visit
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Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm (CDT)The search committee will review applications received before this date for early action.Final date:
Monday, November 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm (CST)Applications received through November 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm CST, will be accepted and reviewed until finalist candidates have been identified.Position SummaryThe Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program is responsible for overseeing and directing the hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) fellowship program as well as providing inpatient and outpatient HPM care. This individual will also work closely with the family medicine residency program faculty and staff to coordinate and direct the education of our university's family medicine residents in the area of HPM.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversee and direct our comprehensive hospice and palliative care education and accredited fellowship training program.Work with residency program faculty and staff to ensure that the program provides a high-quality educational experience for the fellow.Direct the recruitment efforts for a HPM fellow each year.Collaborate with local hospice and palliative medicine providers to provide the fellow(s) with hands-on training and experience in hospice and palliative medicine in the inpatient and outpatient settings.Oversee the development and delivery of hospice and palliative medicine-related lectures and educational materials for the fellow and, as appropriate, our family medicine residents.Ensure that the hospice and palliative medicine education and training program meets continued accreditation and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with other departments and programs within the university and sponsoring health system to promote interdisciplinary training and education in hospice and palliative medicine.Provide clinical hospice and palliative medicine consultations in the inpatient and outpatient settings.Develop and deliver educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows related to hospice and palliative medicine.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsMD/DO or its foreign equivalent from an LCME-accredited medical college.Board certification in a related field (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medicine-Pediatrics) and board certification/board eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.Unrestricted Illinois license to practice medicine in Illinois or Illinois license-eligible.Knowledge of hospice and palliative medicine education and training programs, including accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.Strong organizational and leadership skills, including managing multiple projects and priorities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with fellow(s), residents, faculty, staff, and community partners.Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Preferred QualificationsExperience in hospice and palliative care preferred, including experience in an academic setting.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.To apply, visit
this link .
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