Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine (UCCOM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Family & Community Medicine has played a leading role in fellow, resident, and medical student education since 1974 and continues to focus on improving the health of members of our Cincinnati community and beyond, with a special focus on medically underserved patients. With faculty expertise in areas such as primary care research, palliative care, geriatrics, global health and integrative medicine, the department is advancing the college's commitment to cultivating learning environments, fostering research and scholarship, and providing innovative patient care. 

The Department of Family and Community Medicine (UCDFM) is recruiting two (2) physicians for a Global Health (GH) Fellowship. The UCDFCM Global Health (GH) Fellowship is a one (1) or two (2) year family medicine fellowship designed for physicians interested in caring for underserved/vulnerable populations while strengthening their clinical and scholarly skills in global health. The two-year fellowship includes the option for tuition remission for completion of Masters of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health.

Fellows will deepen their competencies in the following six areas of Global and Underserved Health: Describe and address the determinants of health as a foundation in global and underserved health, Interpret health in the context of the principles of community and population health, Provide high-quality care in low resource settings and for vulnerable populations, Demonstrate effective communication and cultural humility in patient, team, and community relationships, Advocate effectively on an individual, local, and national level within the context of global health ethics, Apply the attitudes and skills of sustainable servant-leadership in multiple healthcare settings including interdisciplinary teams. 

The GH Fellowship is a non-ACGME-accredited fellowship in which the Fellow is appointed as an entry-level faculty member in the UC Department of Family & Community Medicine.

Essential Functions

Fellows will work with their appointed GH Fellowship Advisor to develop a specific set of Objectives that achieve the above Competencies. As a result of the GH Fellowship, Fellows will:

• Improve their ability to provide high-quality clinical care to meet the needs of patients in low-resource settings and vulnerable populations.
• Develop scholarship, public health, and cross-cultural experience with one of our international partner non-governmental organizations.
• Develop leadership, teaching, and scholarship skills and experience as a UC department faculty member in the Division of Global & Underserved Health.

To accomplish the GH Fellowship Objectives, residents will participate in the following activities:

• Clinical Care: Provide primary care for underserved and immigrant/refugee patients for approximately 24+hrs/week at a City of Cincinnati Primary Care location.
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• Capacity Building: Work with one of our international partners in improving their healthcare mission. Spend four weeks per year in-country as well as longitudinal involvement in our well-established partnership.
• Academic Leadership: Contribute to the academic mission of the Global and Underserved Health Division in the area of Global Health by teaching residents and medical students.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a US ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency in good standing.
• ABFM Board Certification.
• Medical licensure in the State of Ohio.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• CCLA-level fluency in Spanish is ideal.
• Foundational knowledge in global health, such as the completion of a 1-month medical school course or residency rotation.

Additional Information

Optional opportunities include:

• Training in Asylum Medicine as part of a medico-legal partnership with a non-profit law center.
• Tuition remission for a Master's Degree for two-year fellows.
• Master of Public Health degree in Global Health.
• Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research.

The compensation/certification for the Global Health Fellowship includes:

• Appointment: Appointment in the UCDFCM as an entry-level adjunct faculty member.
• Salary: PGY4-plus Salary and Benefits based on UC COM Fellowship Salary Scale and level of fellow.
• CME: PGY4-plus CME Reimbursement based on UCDFCM faculty CME.
• Travel Expenses: Travel expense coverage for two roundtrips and in-country room and board stipend for travel to and work within our international partner's organization
• Tuition remission is available for those pursuing a graduate certificate or Master's degree. This does not include the cost of taxes and additional study costs such as books/supplies.
• Diploma: A University of Cincinnati-approved Certificate of Completion for a Fellowship in Global Health.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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