Clinical Teaching Fellow
(Miramar, Florida or Dominica, West Indies)
Founded in 1978, Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM)’s pre-clinical campus is located in Dominica,
West Indies. RUSM offers clinical rotations in more than 40 teaching hospitals across the United States. The
administrative offices are located in Miramar, Florida where the Dean and Chancellor and Cabinet are based.
RUSM has graduated more than 11,000 physicians during its 35-year history. Graduates are eligible for licensure in
all 50 States, Canada and Puerto Rico after the successful completion of the requisite licensing examinations.
The mission of RUSM is to prepare highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians.
Position Overview:
This is a one year Academic Fellowship position open to residency graduates in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
and Pediatrics. Fellows will learn to teach lectures, small group activities, clinical teaching activities and simulation
scenarios to medical students in all 4 years of school. The position can be based in Miramar, FL; Dominica, West
Indies; or a combination of both sites. Fellows who spend time in Dominica will have access to teaching and patient
care in an international setting. During the year, Fellows are expected to sit for their Board exams as well as to
complete an on-line Certificate in Medical Education through the University of Dundee, Scotland. Fellows will also
attend two Ross University Education Summits and at least one other Education conference. Fellows will have the
opportunity to learn about and participate in educational and/or clinical research. We currently have four (4)
openings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach medical students in lectures, small group activities, simulation lab and other clinical settings
- Prepare for and sit for Specialty Board Examination
- Complete the Certificate in Medical Education from University of Dundee
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
minimum requirements for the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this
position are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- M.D. or equivalent degree required
- Completed a residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Pediatrics
- Board eligible in the medical specialty
- Eligible for rank of Instructor in accordance with RUSM Faculty Appointment and Promotion Guidelines
- Current knowledge of medical advancements in the specialty
- Skilled negotiator and mediator
- Must be able to meet domestic and international requirements for travel to and from the United States.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment
substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying to this outstanding opportunity today.
TO APPLY: Click HERE or visit our website at www.RossU.edu.