Fellow - Postgraduate Year 4

Primary location: Thompson Peak Medical Center, 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Day shift in the GME-Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship program.

About the role

Fellow physicians function under the auspices of and are appointed to a post-graduate year (PGY4) position by the Program Director. The fellow must meet or exceed specialty-specific Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) milestone competencies commensurate with their level. The role demonstrates continued acquisition of skills and competencies essential for progression to graduate and transition to independent practice in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (State of Arizona).
• Completion of Steps 1-3 in either USMLE or COMLEX.
• Obtain and maintain an AZ Medical or Osteopathic Board training permit under ARS32-1432.02.