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National Medical Fellowship Scholarships

 

Since its inception, National Medical Fellowships financial empowerment has been at the core of its programming. NMF scholarship programs recognize merit as well as financial need. Over the years, funding for scholarships has come from hundreds of foundations and from individuals. NMF actively seeks and welcomes partnerships to build and expand the types and amount of support we provide to our scholars.

Multiple scholarships offered throughout 3 cycles, annually. Amounts vary based on the specific scholarship applied to. 

General eligibility entails:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited, graduate-level U.S. health care program

  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Demonstrated and continuing commitment to serving medically underserved communities

 

Sponsored by National Medical Fellowships

Mailing Address: 1199 North Fairfax Street - Suite 600 - Alexandria , VA , United States 22314

Phone: 2124838880
Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 4th Year Students
Available to Rising 2nd Year Students
Available to Rising 3rd Year Students

Discipline Chair for Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)

The role of OB/GYN Chair is two-fold.  The Chair is responsible for developing and maintaining curriculum and the didactic teaching of this curriculum during the Reproductive System and Women’s Health pre-clinical block.  The Chair also is tasked with recruiting and maintaining the OB/GYN clerkship sites, upholding rotation curriculum and standards during the clinical years. 

Pay range is $180,000 to $220,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based on experience, education, and skill set.)

Required Qualifications: Education: Must have a D.O. or M.D. degree from an accredited medical school.  Completion of a Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Maintain CME credits.

Licensure or Certification: Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years post residency experience in practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology. However, minimum 10 (ten) years post residency experience suggested.

 

Campus: Louisiana
Status: Teaching Faculty Positions
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Discipline Chair for Internal Medicine

Primary duty is to provide on campus teaching in the specialty field of Internal Medicine and oversee the medical student education by the clinical faculty within the discipline in the core clinical education sites. Collaborates with faculty from VCOMs other campuses to annually update the clinical curriculum and exams.  Serves as individual advisor to students regarding Internal Medicine, by supporting the student specialty organization monthly, and by assisting those who choose the Internal Medicine specialty to obtain a residency. Supports the College by serving on standing committees and promotion boards. Participates in the student interview process. Engages in research and scholarly activity. Attends the monthly Clinical Chairs Meeting to assess the quality of the clinical education program for VCOM students.

Pay range is $180,000 to 220,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon previous experience, education, and skill set.)

Required Qualifications:

Education:  Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Medical Doctor (MD)

Licensure: State medical license

Training and certification:  Residency and/or Fellowship completion (in the field of specialty rotation or a in the core discipline with a concentration of practice in the field rather than fellowship) Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

Clinical experience:  Clinical practice experience in Internal Medicine represented

Academic experience:  Experience with the education of medical students and/or residents in an academic setting

Additional Skills Important to this Position: Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and timely responses by email communication

Strong team player with a positive attitude

Commitment to company values

Basic computer proficiency with the Microsoft suite

Preferences may be given to applicants who possess any or all of the following skills or attributes:

General knowledge in primary care and rural medicine.

Current proficiency (or ability to develop proficiency) in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine theory and techniques.

Prior teaching experience (whether in classroom setting, in clinical setting, in CME, or in residency setting).

Demonstrated ability in leadership needed to achieve proficiency in academics and research. 

 

 

Campus: Louisiana
Status: Teaching Faculty Positions
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