Since 1998, the Duke University Physician Assistant Program and
the Department of Community and Family Medicine have sponsored a
teaching fellowship for graduate physician assistants at the Durham,
NC campus. The fellowship is a full-time one-year position.
One
fellow is accepted each academic year. The fellow enters a structured
educational program and is expected to:
- attend
the Duke Faculty Development Workshop Series
- develop
PA learning modules
- design
and complete an educational research project
- develop
computer skills essential for the educator
- precept
PA and other health professions students
- teach
or facilitate small group learning sessions
- lecture
- use
educational technology, including web-based course management
programs
- participate
in administrative, admissions and budgeting activities
- participate
in regional and national meetings to gain knowledge of the breadth
of PA educational programs
- practice one day per week in a clinical setting
One PA will be accepted to begin the fellowship in July 2009.
Applications are currently being accepted. A
fellowship stipend of $70,000
is awarded for the year-long fellowship.
Prerequisites
for Application
Graduates of all accredited PA programs are invited to apply. A master's degree is required. The candidate must have at least one year of clinical experience and current NCCPA certification. Complete applications will contain: letter of interest, resume or CV, all post-secondary transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, in one envelope, addressed to:
Karen J. Hills , MS , PA-C
PA Teaching Fellowship Director
Duke University Physician Assistant Program
DUMC 3848
Durham , NC 27710
The deadline date is March 15, 2009 or until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the fellowship may be directed to Ms. Hills at karen.hills@duke.edu, (919) 668-6400.
(Duke University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.)
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