🩺 Opportunity
This faculty opportunity with the Florida State University College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program, in partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), is a compelling blend of academic leadership, clinical practice, and mentorship. Here's a detailed breakdown of what makes this role stand out:
🩺 Position Overview
- Title: Internal Medicine Residency Teaching Faculty
- Setting: Primarily outpatient with some inpatient responsibilities
- Focus Areas: Research, Quality Improvement (QI), and Scholarly Activities
🎓 Academic & Teaching Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee:
- All QI projects and scholarly activities
- Research development and mentorship
- Eight Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) conferences and eight journal clubs annually (co-led with a senior resident)
- Teach and mentor residents and medical students in a collaborative, hands-on environment
- Participate in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training and education
🤝 Team Culture & Environment
- Collaborative Faculty: Clinician educators committed to professionalism, communication, and mentorship
- Supportive Structure:
- Capped ward rotations for manageable teaching loads
- Diverse subspecialty support
- Strong interdepartmental relationships
- Resident Wellness: Emphasis on burnout prevention and wellness initiatives for both faculty and residents
🏥 Institutional Highlights
- Accreditation: Continued accreditation with commendation by ACGME
- Affiliation: Florida State University College of Medicine + Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
- Location: Tallahassee, FL — a vibrant capital city with a strong medical and academic community
🌟 Ideal Candidate Traits
- Passionate about medical education and research
- Experienced or interested in QI and scholarly work
- Flexible, adaptable, and a strong team player
- Committed to high-quality, patient-centered care
🏥 Why Join Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH)?
- Mission-Driven Culture - Join a team of 5,000+ professionals and 1,100 medical staff committed to transforming care, advancing health, and improving lives.
- Regional Leader in Healthcare - TMH serves a 21-county area across North Florida, South Georgia, and South Alabama, offering specialized services not found elsewhere in the Big Bend region.
- Advanced Medical Services - TMH is home to the region’s only:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Deep Brain Stimulation Program
- Structural Heart Program
- Level III Neonatal ICU & Pediatric ICU
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI & Resuscitation
- Child Life Program
- State-of-the-Art Facilities - The M.T. Mustian Center includes:
- 28 modern operating rooms
- 4 interventional suites
- 72 adult ICU rooms across three units
- $270M investment—the largest construction project in Tallahassee’s history
- Academic & Research Excellence - In partnership with Florida State University:
- Building the FSU Health Tallahassee Center ($125M investment)
- Focus on clinical trials, precision health, digital health, and informatics
- Expected to generate $217M annually in economic impact
- Supports 1,500+ jobs and fosters cutting-edge research
- Expanding Reach - TMH and FSU are developing a new healthcare campus in Panama City Beach to serve growing communities like Latitude Margaritaville Watersound.
🌳 Why Tallahassee?
- Distinctive Lifestyle - Known as “The Other Florida,” Tallahassee offers:
- Rolling hills, moss-draped oaks, and a mild climate
- Southern hospitality with a vibrant cultural and academic scene
- Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and Thomasville, GA
- Capital City Energy - A hub of political activity, home to major universities and research institutions, and rich in history and charm.