The Birmingham VAMC and the University of Alabama at Birmingham are seeking physicians, nurses, and pharmacists for a nationally recognized post-doctoral fellowship in quality improvement and patient safety. The VA Quality Scholars Fellowship (VAQS) is a two-year position for physicians (post-residency), nurses (pre- or post DNP or PhD), or pharmacists (similar to a residency).
Time to obtain MSPH or equivalent degree provided. Mentorship and protected time provided for administration, teaching, research, and scholarship. Funding to attend a national meeting provided. Now recruiting positions for July 2020. An overview of the program and FAQ's is available at https://bit.ly/2C8fsVb
If interested, contact Carlos Estrada, MD, MS (cestrada@uabmc.edu) and Patricia Patrician, PhD, RR, FAAN (ppatrici@uab.edu). To apply, submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and a CV by January 10th, 2020. In the LOI, indicate your main area(s) of interest and desired outcome after the fellowship.
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Carlos Estrada
Section Chief, Birmingham VAMC
GIM Division Director ,University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Birmingham AL
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