Staff Physician Fellow

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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Physician Fellow participates in an organized post-residency medical training program in which they have daily contact with patients and assume responsibility for their care, under the supervision of an accountable physician faculty member. All work performed by the Staff Physician Fellow must be relevant to their applicable academic field of study, and their term of employment shall not exceed the length of time necessary to complete the goals and objective of the training program, which shall not exceed three years of service.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Thoroughly participates and engages in educational and scholarly activities associated with the training program, including passing of examinations, actively participating in seminars and other scholarly activities, attending required meetings, etc.
2. Performs consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
3. Provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care under supervision.
4. Demonstrates own knowledge base and uses resources for clinical problem-solving, but also knows when to make proper use of the available supervisory and support systems.
5. Analyzes own practice for needed improvement and seeks advice and input when necessary.
6. Finds and uses evidence from scientific studies and clinical guidelines.
7. Uses systematic approaches to improve patient care and reduce errors.
8. Provides the highest standard of patient care and completes the associated medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
9. Contributes to the working environment of the department by maintaining a professional atmosphere.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
11. Staff Physician Fellows on visas must also adhere to the conditions detailed by the U.S. Department of State.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Doctorate degree Medicine (MD) required

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Dept specific duties:

The SCCC Myeloma Institute has an opening for an NST Myeloma Fellowship starting6/1/2026-5/31/2027. The 1-year Fellowship is open to international candidates, inclusive of J1 Visa holders. The Myeloma Fellow will focus in advanced clinical, research, and academic activities related to the treatment of high-risk and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Department-specific responsibilities include:

• Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive care to patients with advanced multiple myeloma, including those undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, and other novel immunotherapies. Participate in both inpatient and outpatient services under the supervision of faculty experts.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate in myeloma-specific tumor boards, transplant selection conferences, and cross-disciplinary care planning with teams including pharmacy, pathology, radiology, and supportive care services.

• Research: Contribute to departmental clinical and translational research initiatives, including trial design, patient enrollment, data analysis, and presentation of findings at national meetings. The fellow will also pursue an independent scholarly project with mentorship from faculty.

• Education and Teaching: Teach and mentor trainees at the resident and fellow levels through case discussions, presentations, and bedside teaching. Present regularly at journal clubs, research meetings, and departmental conferences.

• Quality and Innovation: Participate in departmental quality improvement projects and help advance institutional protocols related to myeloma treatment, cellular therapy, and supportive care.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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