Women's Health Equity Fellowship (Visiting Instructor)

About the role

The University of Utah Women's Health Equity Fellowship (WHE) is an OBGYN departmental fellowship aimed at addressing health equity for women in low-resource settings. Trainees will gain a comprehensive understanding of clinical care, research, professionalism, leadership, and global health ethics through core competencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve the Navajo Nation at Tsehootsooi Medical Center in Fort Defiance, Arizona, during the first year.
• Complete a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation in Salt Lake City, if desired.
• Train at the University of Rwanda, Kigali (CHUK) in Kigali, Rwanda for the second year.
• Supervise medical students and residents on labor and delivery and the gynecology inpatient service in Salt Lake City.
• Engage in clinical innovation and quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Completed accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency.
• Licensed to practice medicine in current home state.
• Board eligible or certified in general obstetrics and gynecology.
• Able to serve as a generalist Ob-Gyn attending physician.
• Completion of the General Obstetrics and Gynecology ABOG written board exam prior to fellowship, except under extenuating circumstances.

Qualifications

• Passionate about serving local, rural, and global communities in low-resource settings.
• Experience with global and rural health.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Global health ethics and cultural competency.

Benefits

• Opportunities to engage in clinical innovation and quality improvement projects.
• Supervisory roles in medical education and training.
• Collaboration with local and international partners.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule accommodating clinical responsibilities and research commitments.