DHM Instructor: Hospitalist Scholar

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and generous time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Financial counseling services

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Hospitalist Scholar for a one-year program that balances clinical service with academic development. This position requires completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency, and offers an opportunity for mentorship and skill acquisition in clinical teaching, research, and quality improvement. The program aims to prepare early-career internal medicine faculty for a successful career in academic hospital medicine, providing a valuable chance for professional growth and networking within a renowned medical center.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine or Medicine-Pediatrics residency program prior to the start date.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Demonstrated strong inpatient internal medicine clinical skills.
• Excellent collaborative communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an attending physician for hospital medicine services.
• Complete a mentored capstone scholarly project resulting in an abstract or manuscript.
• Participate in weekly mentorship meetings for career planning.
• Engage in teaching observations and contribute to clinical teaching.

Skills

Inpatient internal medicine clinical skills

Collaborative communication

Education

ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency

Job description

Job Information

Job ID: 373539 • Location: Twin Cities • Family: Academic • Type: Full-Time • Regular: Regular • Code: 9404 • Class: Instr Fac/TC and Coord Cmp

Position Overview

The Hospitalist Scholar role is a structured one-year academic development pathway designed for early-career internal medicine faculty. This position balances clinical service with protected time for mentorship and skill acquisition in clinical teaching, quality improvement (QI), research, scholarship, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). The goal of the program is to prepare the scholar for a successful career in academic hospital medicine.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Service (0.50 FTE)

• Serve as an attending physician for hospital medicine services.
• Holiday expectations to align with DHM policy.
• Provide high-quality inpatient care to a diverse, high-acuity patient population.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to refine clinical judgment and procedural skills.

Scholarly Development & Research (0.50 FTE)

• Capstone Project: Complete a mentored capstone scholarly project (research, medical education, or QI) resulting in an abstract or manuscript by the end of the 12-month term.
• Mentorship: Participate in weekly mentorship meetings with the Program Director to discuss career planning and scholarly progress.
• Teaching: Participate in formal teaching observations and contribute to the clinical teaching mission of the DHM.
• Skill Acquisition: Develop foundational skills in QI, research methodology, effective clinical teaching, and POCUS.

Required Core Curriculum & Conferences

• QI Foundations: Complete the 12-week online QI Foundations or January-September QI Collaborative course.
• Collaborative Scholarship Intensive: Attend sessions held on Fridays from September to February.
• Teaching: Participate in teaching observations.
• Division/Department Conferences: Regularly attend Weekly Grand Rounds, M&M, Monthly Early Career Faculty Development sessions, the DHM Insight Conference, and the DHM Pod/Idea Incubator meetings.
• National Engagement: Attend SHM Converge (Spring) and the Academic Hospitalist Academy (Fall).

Benefits & Professional Development

• Protected Time: Dedicated 0.50 FTE for scholarly activity and career development.
• Resource Access: Funding for required coursework and professional conference attendance.
• Credentialing: Opportunities to earn certificates in medical education, QI, or leadership.
• Networking: Integration into a nationally recognized academic medical center with direct access to subspecialists and researchers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine or Medicine-Pediatrics residency program prior to the start date.
• Certification: Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Clinical Skills: Demonstrated strong inpatient internal medicine clinical skills.
• Communication: Excellent collaborative communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in academic hospital medicine.
• Demonstrated interest in clinical teaching and medical education.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $100,000-104,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience. As a Common Paymaster Faculty position, pay will be split between dual appointments at the University of Minnesota & MPhysicians.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu