WASHINGTON

Seattle, WA and WWAMI Region: The University of Washington School of Medicine Underserved Pathway is recruiting physicians from across the WWAMI region, who practice in rural or urban medically underserved settings with underserved populations, to mentor medical students working toward careers with underserved communities domestically and abroad. Less structured than a formal preceptorship, this mentorship provides students the opportunity to learn from an experienced role model who can field questions, discuss residency and career plans, and generally support students in their education and professional development, focusing on their commitment to the underserved. Mentors and students are matched based on geography, common interests, and other factors. Students and mentors meet at least once per quarter, in person or via phone or email, for the duration of his or her time in the Underserved Pathway. Students consistently identify the mentorship as the most beneficial component of the Underserved Pathway program. Physician mentors have access to support from Underserved Pathway faculty and staff, and the website that contains a variety of resources for mentoring. The Underserved Pathway is housed in the Department of Family Medicine, and supports students with a broad range of practice interests. For more information, or to sign up as a mentor, please visit: https://depts.washington.edu/fammed/predoc/programs/upath or contact Rachel Lazzar at 206-543-9425 or rlazzar@u.washington.edu. #30513

Seattle, WA: The Swedish Medical Center in Seattle is seeking applicants for a one-year fellowship in Addiction Medicine for the 2010-2011 academic year. The fellowship is offered by the Swedish Addiction Recovery Service and the Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program/Cherry Hill Campus in conjunction with the Evergreen Treatment Service's methadone maintenance program and is available to FPs who will have completed residency training by July 2010. The fellowship will offer comprehensive training in providing care to patients with substance dependence. Fellows will be primarily based in our Addiction Recovery Service, which offers both acute medical detoxification for a diverse group of patients and long-term inpatient treatment for pregnant women. Opiate maintenance treatment, using both methadone and buprenorphine, are taught in outpatient settings. Training at the Swedish Pain Center offers fellows expertise in the management of chronic pain patients and the interface of addiction and pain. Fellows will continue to develop their Family Medicine skills in a continuity clinic offered through the Family Medicine Residency and will participate in the obstetric care of women with substance use. Fellows will be paid a salary of $60,000. Completion of the Fellowship allows you to sit for the certification exam offered by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Please email me at jim.walsh@Swedish.org if you are interested in applying.#30506

Seattle, WA: The mission of the Obstetrics Fellowship at Swedish Family Medicine is to provide advanced training in high-risk obstetrics and newborn care to FPs who will work in underserved communities. The fellow will provide competent prenatal care to pregnancies and stabilize and treat pregnant patients hospitalized for pre-term labor. They will also attain competency in operative and post-operative obstetrics, maintain Family Medicine clinical skills and develop competency in teaching obstetrics to FP residents. The fellowship began in 2003 and now offers five positions every year. The program begins at the end of July. For more information, please see our website at www.swedishfamilymedicine.org and click on the First Hill program. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Raeann Miller at 206-215-2602 or raeann.miller@swedish.org. #28402

Seattle, WA: The mission of the Geriatrics Fellowship at Swedish Family Medicine is to prepare family medicine physicians to be leaders in the practice of comprehensive, compassionate, cost-effective geriatric care. This program highlights leadership and academic skills to prepare Advanced Training in Geriatrics (ATG) graduates to be teachers of geriatrics in academic and community settings. Geriatric medicine residents in ATG receive training in the continuum of care for elderly patients through experiences in acute, ambulatory, community and long term care settings. Graduates of ATG develop the knowledge, psychomotor skills and attitudes to excel in geriatrics as a part of successful family medicine careers. Upon receipt of board certification in family medicine, residents qualify to sit for the Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatric Medicine exam. This jointly administered exam of the American Academy of FPs and the American Board of Internal Medicine recognizes the special skills attained in ATG. Thus, upon graduation, fellows will be BC FPs and hold CAQs in geriatrics. For the 2009-10 academic year, the fellowship will be offering two positions and the program will begin on August 1st. For more information, please see our website at www.swedishfamilymedicine.org and click on the First Hill program. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Raeann Miller at 206-215-2602 or raeann.miller@swedish.org. #29204

Seattle, WA: The University of Washington offers a 2-year NRSA Primary Care Research Fellowship to prepare FPs for careers as investigators and leaders in academic, practice or organizational settings. The program – offered jointly with General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics – provides training in research methods, experience working with established investigators, and mentorship for career success. The fellowship is a great opportunity for recent graduates or experienced practitioners. It is an established program in an exciting environment, rich in resources and strong on family medicine. Fellows earn an MPH in Health Services or Epidemiology, or pursue other graduate studies. NRSA pays tuition and a stipend. We encourage minority applicants. Candidates must be BE/BC and US citizens or permanent residents. Applications are due 9/30/2009 to start the following 7/1/2010. FM Co-Director: William R. Phillips, MD, MPH, wphllps@u.washngton.edu. For info, email audrag@u.washington.edu or visit http://depts.washington.edu/nrsa/. #31206

Spokane, WA: Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine offering a 12 month program to develop a well rounded family and sports medicine physician who can provide a community with the expertise to promote physical exercise and care for athletes and other active individuals. This is an ACGME accredited program leading to eligibility to pursue a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine. Program includes a wide variety of training experience including professional sports team coverage, community sports events, university and high school team physician responsibilities and a broad range of clinical experience. Spokane is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, known for its lakes, mountains, outdoor activities, reasonable cost of living and high quality of life. A generous benefit package includes medical, dental and malpractice insurance, CME time and money and an annualized salary of $60,600. Applications are currently being accepted for a start date of July 2010. Please visit our website at www.fammedspokane.org. For complete details, contact Edward Reisman, MD, Program Director or Barbara Cottrell, Program Coordinator, Family Medicine Spokane, 104 W 5th Ave, Ste 200 West, Spokane, WA 99204. Phone 509-624-2313 or email at info@fammedspokane.org. #31610

Spokane, WA: Fellowship in obstetrics and family medicine which offers a unique opportunity for FPs to learn management of high risk and operative obstetrics while participating in teaching and mentoring residents, medical students and obstetrical staff. The Fellowship is intended for FPs who desire emphasis in training in the hospital care of high risk and complicated obstetrics and in the management of the medical complications of pregnancy. Completion of the Fellowship should maximize subsequent medical practice in a rural and/or underserved location or in teaching obstetrics in a Family Medicine residency program. This Fellowship includes precepting Family Medicine residents and elective time. This Obstetrical Fellowship, established in 1987, consists of thirteen 4-week rotations. Spokane is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, known for its lakes, mountains, outdoor activities, reasonable cost of living and high quality of life. A generous benefit package includes medical, dental and malpractice insurance, CME time and money and an annualized salary of $60,600. Applications are being accepted starting July 2008, January 2010, and July 2010. Please visit our website at www.fammedspokane.org. For complete details, contact Jonathan Steinhart, MD, MPH, or Barbara Cottrell, Residency Coordinator, Family Medicine Spokane, 104 W 5th Ave, Ste 200 West, Spokane, WA 99204. Phone 509-624-2313 or email at info@fammedspokane.org. #28227

Tacoma, WA: Tacoma Family Medicine (TFM) offers 4 openings for August 1, 2010 in its Fellowship in Rural Family Medicine. TFM, a 31 year-old Family Practice Residency affiliated with the University of Washington, has a strong history of training physicians for rural practice. We are currently in the 19th year of our Fellowship in Rural Family Medicine and 4 Fellows are currently participating in the program. Applicants should have previously completed or be finishing a Family Practice Residency in 2010 and have an interest in rural practice. The curriculum consists of 6 months of intensive training in high risk and operative obstetrics and 6 months of electives tailored to the needs of the individual. Elective options include adult and pediatric emergency and inpatient care, medical and surgical specialties, procedural skills, rural preceptorships, neonatology, practice management, etc. As the only civilian residency in Tacoma, WA, located on beautiful Puget Sound, this is an ideal training site. Contact Alan Gill, MD, Program Director, Tacoma Family Medicine, 521 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 for details. Phone 253- 403-2922. Email: Barbara.york@multicare.org (Fellowship Coordinator). View our website at www.tacomafamilymedicine.org. #31315