Division of General Internal Medicine - Clinical Educator Faculty

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks physicians to join the Division of General Internal Medicine as Clinical Educator Faculty. The role focuses on ambulatory internal medicine, medical education, and quality improvement, serving diverse patients in the Bay Area.

Responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; developing curricula and educational research; and leading quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Valid California medical license and DEA registration by the start date.
• Proven expertise in ambulatory internal medicine care.
• Interest and experience in educational activities, including curriculum development, quality improvement, or educational research.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide patient-centered, evidence-based care in an ambulatory internal medicine setting, with potential teaching of medical students.
• Medical Education: Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows; contribute to curriculum development and educational innovations; lead or participate in educational research.
• Quality Improvement: Lead or collaborate on quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes.

Skills

Ambulatory internal medicine care

Clinical teaching

Curriculum development

Educational research

Quality improvement

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine

California medical license and DEA registration

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Educator Faculty – Division of General Internal Medicine
Location: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Reports to: Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Summary

The UCSF Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is seeking passionate and dedicated physicians to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a heterogeneous patient population and contribute to UCSF’s mission to improve healthcare quality and access for all patients. Our four general internal medicine practices serve approximately 25,000 patients that reflect the population of the San Francisco Bay Area. UCSF Health is one of the top-rated health systems and is home to one of the best Schools of Medicine and Internal Medicine training programs in California and the nation.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide patient-centered, evidence-based care in an ambulatory internal medicine setting, focusing on the needs of patients with complex chronic illnesses. Candidates who want to focus their career primarily on the provision of direct clinical care, with an opportunity to also include some medical student teaching, are encouraged to apply
• Medical Education: Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows; contribute to curriculum development and educational innovations; lead or participate in educational research
• Quality Improvement: Lead or collaborate on quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, healthcare delivery, and patient outcomes

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine
• Valid California medical license and DEA registration by the start date
• Proven expertise in providing ambulatory internal medicine care, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence
• Interest and experience in educational activities, including curriculum development, quality improvement, or educational research

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with practice innovation, quality improvement, behavioral health, or digital health initiatives
• Experience in caring for heterogeneous populations

About UCSF Health and DGIM

Founded in 1980 by Dr. Steve Schroeder, the UCSF Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) has grown to include about 80 faculty members, 3 fellows, 72 internal medicine residents (including 30 primary care residents), and 140 staff members. DGIM serves a heterogeneous population of over 25,000 patients and consistently receives high marks in patient satisfaction.

DGIM is a part of UCSF Health. A national leader, UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the top academic health centers. It is the only medical school in the country ranked in the top five in both primary care and biomedical research by U.S. News & World Report. UCSF Medical Center ranks #1 in California and the San Francisco metro area.

Primary Care Residency and Research Excellence

UCSF’s Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency program is nationally recognized for training physicians to care for complex patients across ambulatory and inpatient settings. In addition to clinical excellence, DGIM researchers conduct a broad spectrum of research, from human genetics to population health, all aimed at improving healthcare outcomes.

Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. For inquiries, contact Dr. Jessica Erickson, DGIM Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail].

For positions that are 51% effort or more:
The total compensation for this position ranges from $118,800-$358,300.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $84,800-$255,900.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Must have (or in process of obtaining) a valid California medical license and DEA registration.