Fellowship: Samuel L. Wise Fellowship in General Internal Medicine

The Samuel L. Wise Fellowship in General Internal Medicine is an endowed fellowship for individuals seeking to develop an area of scholarly expertise in academic general internal medicine. The program is based in the Division of Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University.  It is designed to prepare individuals for careers in academic general internal medicine.  The fellowship is 2 years, with an optional 3rd year considered on an individual basis during the fellows’ 2nd year. 

Core Curriculum:

1. Scholarship: All Wise fellows will receive training in basic research methods, will conduct one or more scholarly projects, and will participate in monthly mentorship meetings.  The Wise fellowship program also provides fellows the opportunity to complete certificate or master level degree programs in clinical research, public health, or health administration.   Fellows attend a weekly research in progress session, where they are expected to present their own work 3 times per year.  They will also be expected to present their scholarship at regional or national conferences.
2. Teaching: To prepare general medicine fellows to become excellent teachers, fellows will serve as co-attendings in one or more resident general medicine clinics where they will practice the principles of one-on-one clinical teaching and evaluate and provide feedback to learners. They will also receive instruction in the basic principles of learning theory and teaching styles and in the organization and implementation of medical education programs.
3. Service: To prepare general medicine fellows for excellent clinical care of adult patients in a clinic setting, fellows will provide care for their own panel of patients in a general medicine clinic.  Fellows are also expected to develop other skills related to service by being members of related committees (such as the Ambulatory Residency Advisory Committee) and participating in peer-reviews.

Components of the Wise GIM Fellowship Curriculum (pdf)

Additional Opportunities:

Several unique opportunities exist for fellows at OHSU:

1.  Social Medicine: The Division of General Internal Medicine at OHSU and Central City Concern (CCC), a Portland based non-profit serving individuals and families impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions, have partnered to create a unique opportunity for fellows.  This curriculum offers opportunities for advanced training in Social Medicine Leadership, teaches the practical administrative and clinical skills needed to provide excellent multidisciplinary care in a safety net organization, while also offering training in research and medical education required for leadership positions in academia and elsewhere.
2. Evidence-based Medicine:  OHSU GIM has a cohort of faculty who are well-versed in teaching Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) and who have conducted systematic reviews on various topics through the Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC).  The EPC is funded through the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research, and conducts projects on Drug Effectiveness and Reviews for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.  Fellows with specific interest in this area may have opportunities to work on EPC projects.
3. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) and health disparities:  OHSU GIM has several faculty members who focus on improving the healthcare of marginalized populations by using a CBPR approach.  Fellows are encouraged to work within existing community-academic partnerships or develop new ties with community agencies.

How to Apply:
Applications are currently being accepted for Fiscal Year 2010-11.  Candidates should submit a current CV and a letter expressing their interest.  The cover letter should explain the candidate’s interest in fellowship in General Internal Medicine, and specifically OHSU; should explain why a fellowship in General Internal medicine will help them in their career; and should suggest a main area of interest (in order that we can arrange appropriate interviewers and suggest possible mentors). 

Please send CV and cover letter to the fellowship co-directors:
Christina Nicolaidis, MD, MPH              nicolaid@ohsu.edu
Elizabeth Haney, MD                             haneye@ohsu.edu 

Candidates from underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.