Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
OB Fellowship
Duluth, MN
General Information
Essentia Health offers a 1-year fellowship for Family Medicine physicians who desire advanced training in Obstetrics subsequent to medical practice in rural locations.
Six Months of training will be dedicated to management if routine and high-risk obstetrics, developing competence inoperative deliveries and Cesarean section, and expanding skills in ultrasound, newborn resuscitation/stabilization, and colposcopy.
Curriculum consists of: 24 weeks obstetrics, 12 weeks outpatient primary care, 8 weeks emergency medicine/trauma/critical care and 4 weeks electives.
The fellow will also participate in education of University of Minnesota medical students and Duluth Family Medicine residents.
Positions offered: 1-2
Annual Stipend will be paid
Prerequisites for Acceptance
MD/DO degree
Completion of a 3-year ACGME or AOA accredited family medicine residency
Board certified or board eligible
Minnesota medical license
No H-1 or J-1 visas
How to Apply: Go online to get an application.
www.essentiahealth.org/EssentiaInstiture/ObstetricFellowship.aspx
Fill out the application and mail to:
Christina Marshall, Program Coordinator
Essentia Institute of Rural Health, 6AV-2
502 East Second Street
Duluth, MN 55805
Application Process
We accept applications January 1-October 1.
Completed applications will be reviewed as they are received and on-site interviews will be help until the position is filled.
Notification/Selection Date: Selection(s) will be made during the application process; no later than December 1.
Start Date: Varies
Contact Information: If you have specific questions regarding the Obstetrics Fellowship experience, feel free to contact us.
Program Coordinator:
Christina Marshall
Medical & Health Sciences Education
Phone: 218.786.8256
Fax: 218.727.8159
Christina.Marshall@eirh.org
www.essentiahealth.org/EssentiaInstiture/ObstetricFellowship.aspx
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
Yes
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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