What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Fellowship - Specialist position at UT Health?
Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio
Department of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship
The Department of Emergency Medicine, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is accepting applications for our Ultrasound Fellowship. Optimal candidates will have completed an emergency medicine residency and must be BC / BE in Emergency Medicine and eligible for a Texas medical license.
Overview
This Fellowship equips emergency physicians to become leaders in ultrasound. Fellows gain experience in a broad range of clinical, research, teaching, and administrative skills. The fellowship is designed for emergency physicians preparing for a career in academic emergency medicine and ultrasound. Fellows will also serve part-time as clinical faculty in the Emergency Department at University Hospital and participate in medical student and resident education pertaining to the specific fellowship program. Fellows will learn from 8 ultrasound trained faculty, many of whom have Focused Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Ultrasound by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Structure
The fellowships begin July 1 and lasts one year. Dependent on Fellowship Program, Fellows will divide their time between clinical shifts within the Department of Emergency Medicine, educational training, projects / research and attending educational conferences.
Location
University Health System is a nationally recognized teaching hospital and network of outpatient healthcare centers, owned by the people of Bexar County. In partnership with UT Health Physicians, the practice plan of UT Health San Antonio, it is consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research. University Hospital has been ranked the best in the San Antonio region by U.S. News & World Report, and University Hospital's Emergency Department is the busiest in the region, with nearly 80,000 visits each year. A new, state of the art 93,000 square ft. Emergency Department with 80 beds opened in early 2014. It also is the premier trauma center for a vast, 22-county region of South Texas. The Emergency Department has also been accredited by The Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation Program (CUAP), an organization of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) with goals of quality, patient safety, communication, responsibility, and clarity regarding the use of ultrasound.
UT Health San Antonio offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and generous retirement plan. Please visit the UT Health candidate portal https : / / uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com / faculty to apply for position 23002095.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
