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Fellowship - Health Policy & Advocacy | Emergency Medicine Faculty Physician | Washington, D.C.

Profession: Physician

Speciality: Emergency Medicine

Location: Washington, DC

Full Address: 900 23rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20037

Position: Full Time

Status: Employee

Academic Emergency Medicine Partners (AEMP), an independent academic clinical practice group affiliated with The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, is seeking emergency medicine physician candidates for the Health Policy and Advocacy Fellowship for the 2027-2029 academic year.

Fellowship Overview:

The Health Policy Fellowship seeks to cultivate future physician leaders in health policy through the development of academic, clinical and professional skills in emergency medicine and health policy. The fellowship combines didactic teaching, coursework, and practical training in health policy to provide fellows with an unmatched learning and career development experience.

Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, George Washington University’s proximity and connections to key policy decision makers and thought leaders enable the fellowship to leverage the best growth opportunities for the fellows.

This two-year fellowship program will be open to graduating or recently-graduated physicians from emergency medicine training programs who are committed to lifelong careers in health policy and medicine and who wish to obtain the skills needed to be effective change agents in the health care system. 

For more details visit: https://emed.smhs.gwu.edu/health-policy-advocacy-fellowship

Goals & Objectives:

The goals of the fellowship-training program are to provide the fellow with:

  • Fundamental knowledge of the U.S. health care system and policy analysis skills
  • Practical policy experience through placement in a congressional office, government agency, policy think tank, or advocacy organization congruent with fellow’s interests
  • Development of skills to analyze and conduct health services research projects and create proposals for funded research
  • Advanced written and oral communication skills through presentations, course work, and policy office placement
  • A lifelong network of health policy mentors and professional policy contacts
  • Maintenance and refinement of clinical skills within his/her residency trained specialty at one of our affiliated hospitals

Required Qualifications

  • Emergency Medicine residency trained Physician
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (ABOEM), or be in the certification process following completion of an eligible Emergency Medicine residency program
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment
  • The duration of the Fellowship is two years with academic dates of August 1st to July 31st.
  • To apply, please submit a copy of your curriculum vitae, a letter of intent (1-2 pages in length) expressing your interest in the fellowship and the strengths that you would bring to the fellowship, and two reference letters.

Benefits

We value the well-being and professional development of our physicians and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including preventive and specialized care for you and your family
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help build long-term financial security
  • Generous Annual CME Allowance – Financial support for continuing medical education and ongoing professional development
  • Occurrence-Based Malpractice Coverage – Coverage for claims related to professional services rendered during the policy period

Community Information

Life in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. offers the opportunity to live and work in one of the country's most dynamic metropolitan areas. The region features world-class museums and cultural attractions, historic neighborhoods and monuments, outstanding restaurants, professional sports, and highly regarded school districts throughout the greater D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.

George Washington University Hospital is located directly above the Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro Station, providing convenient access from throughout the DMV region.

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