The TPMG Junior Faculty Fellow Program is a junior faculty development program that uses a combination of guided professional development, mentoring and leadership skills for prospective junior faculty in Emergency Medicine. Candidates interested in specific specialties such as point of care ultrasound scholarship, medical education, healthcare simulation are encouraged to apply.
All positions are contracted 12-month positions. Anticipated fellowship dates are July-August of 2026. Fellows’ individual curriculums are customizable to their areas of interest.
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Program Mission
To train expert clinician-educators in POCUS through high-volume clinical experience, structured education, research, quality improvement, and administrative leadership, in line with ACEP and EUFAC fellowship standards.
Clinical Component (0.5 FTE)
- Approximately 2 ED shifts/week across Modesto and Manteca ER Departments
- Perform and log ≥1,000 POCUS exams (cardiac, FAST/eFAST, lung, aorta, gallbladder, renal, DVT, ocular, MSK) aligned with ACEP/EUFAC standards
- Supervise residents, students, and APPs during bedside scanning
Academic / Fellowship Role (0.5 FTE)
Didactics & Scanning Shifts
- One supervised ultrasound scanning shift/week, with image logging and faculty review
- Weekly image review/QI meetings and journal club
Curriculum & Teaching
- Lead POCUS didactics in residency CME and conferences
- Teach regional anesthesia ultrasound applications (e.g., fascia iliaca blocks)
- Develop a novel POCUS curriculum module
Research & Scholarship
- Enroll in a research methodology course
- Lead at least one IRB-approved QI or research project suitable for publication or presentation
Admin & Quality Assurance
- Co-lead POCUS QA meetings and image QA infrastructure
- Contribute to credentialing, billing, and documentation systems
Leadership & Professional Development
- Attend at least one national conference (AIUM, ACEP, SCUF, etc.)
- Engage in teaching at regional/national levels; build academic network
Mentorship & Supervision
- Fellowship co-directed by TPMG POCUS faculty, including a primary and secondary mentor
- Quarterly reviews; mid-year formative feedback; final portfolio evaluation
Schedule Summary
| Activity | Typical Time Allocation |
| Clinical ED shifts | 2 shifts/week (0.5 FTE) |
| Scanning shifts & QA sessions | 1 shifts + weekly QA/didactics |
| Curriculum development | 1 day/month |
| Research project work | 1 day/week (or blocks) |
| Conferences and national teaching | $1,500 travel stipend |
Deliverables & Graduation Requirements
- Scan Log: ≥1,000 documented POCUS exams
- Image Portfolio: Reviewed monthly, archived in DICOM
- QI/Research Output: Abstract/manuscript submission
- Educational Module: Developed and implemented
- Teaching & Administrative Role: Documented involvement
- Final Oral Presentation & Portfolio Review
- Graduation certificate co-signed by TPMG and ACEP/EUFAC mentors upon completion.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary 135K with four weeks’ paid vacation
- $1,500 educational fund; health benefits included
Application Eligibility
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- Graduate of ACGME EM residency (or equivalent)
- California medical license (or state equivalent)
- EUFAC accreditation pending
To apply, visit the website: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/jobs/title/tpmg-junior-faculty-fellow-ultrasound-in-modesto-ca/mod-ct-2500802
Affiliation: The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG)
Target Audience: Physicians graduates from accredited ACGME residency programs within TPMG seeking expertise in healthcare simulation.
Goal: To develop faculty with expertise in healthcare simulation theory, practice, and research while contributing to residency and undergraduate medical education within TPMG’s integrated healthcare model.
Duration: 12 months
Position: Scholars will be employed 1.0 FTE with 0.5 FTE clinically in the relevant department and 0.5 FTE in academic or administrative department as detailed below.
0.5 FTE clinical in the Designated Department (Emergency Medicine, Central Valley Area)
Scholar will be working clinically in the Emergency Department in KP Modesto and Manteca and will be engaged in direct supervision of residents and medical students during clinical shifts.
0.5 FTE Professional Development on the Job Learning as Junior Faculty in the KP CVA EM Residency Program
- Will actively supervise and precept residents and students clinically
- Will teach and mentor residents and medical students with interest in Healthcare Simulations.
- Will participate in Evaluation and Assessment of Residents and Medical students by completing 50% of monthly evaluations.
- Will be an active member of the CCC or the PEC committees with an expectation to attend at least 60% of the meetings.
- Will actively chair the Simulation Track for the Residency
- Will lead of the four quarterly Medical education/Simulation journal clubs for the Med/Ed Track
- Will be expected to 75% of EM residency simulations including boot camp during the course of the academic year and participate in 30% of EM residency conferences
- Will create at least two simulation cases and deploy them during the course of the training year.
- Will teach 3 regional or national level courses or didactics during the year.
- Will create a dedicated simulation curriculum addressing a specific need for UGME, GME, CME or Interprofessional Education.
- Will conduct two faculty development sessions within the CVA or in the Region
- Will participate in the ACEP Teaching Fellowship (or Equivalent with Approval from the Program Director).
- Will participate in the Kaiser Permanente Simulation Instructor Course Series and Serve as Instructor in the course towards the end of the program.
- Will participate in a scholarly activity or research project worthy of presentation or publication.
Curricular Structure
The TPMG Junior Faculty Scholars Program in Healthcare Simulation follows a structured curriculum that includes didactic sessions, hands-on simulation experience, mentorship, and scholarly work. Scholars engage in core content areas through a combination of lectures, workshops, projects, and faculty development activities.
Program Components
| Component | Description |
| Didactic Sessions | Monthly seminars covering key healthcare simulation topics including virtual journal clubs to keep abreast of developing themes in healthcare simulation. |
| Experiential Learning | Hands-on simulation design, facilitation, and debriefing activities via active participation in EM residency, medical student, interprofessional simulations. |
| Scholarship & Research | Simulation-based research project with mentorship |
| Mentorship & Coaching | Regular meetings with TPMG simulation education leaders |
| Faculty Development | Workshops on leadership, simulation assessment, and career growth |
| Capstone Project | Scholarly work demonstrating application of simulation concepts with goal to present work at national conference in May of fellowship year. |
Core Curriculum & Learning Modules
I. Foundations of Healthcare Simulation
Learning Objectives
- Understand the history and evolution of healthcare simulation
- Develop a working knowledge of the educational learning theories underlying simulation practice
- Explore the various types of simulation modalities (mannequin-based, task trainers, standardized patients, virtual reality)
- Analyze the role of simulation in competency-based medical education (CBME)
Activities & Deliverables:
- Attend TPMG orientation to simulation-based medical education
- Develop a comparative summary of simulation modalities and their applications
- Conduct a needs assessment within a residency or undergraduate training program
- Participate in observation rounds at a TPMG simulation center
II. Simulation Design & Implementation
Learning Objectives:
- Develop simulation scenarios based on real clinical cases
- Integrate simulation-based learning into residency and medical student education
- Implement best practices in scenario development, moulage, and case fidelity
Activities & Deliverables
- Design and implement a high-fidelity simulation scenario
- Develop a checklist or assessment tool for simulation performance
- Conduct a pilot simulation session and collect participant feedback
III. Debriefing & Assessment in Simulation
Learning Objectives
- Learn best practices in simulation debriefing (e.g., PEARLS, Advocacy-Inquiry)
- Explore the role of psychological safety in simulation training
- Develop methods for assessing simulation-based learning outcomes
Activities & Deliverables
- Lead a debriefing session and receive faculty feedback
- Develop a standardized rubric for evaluating debriefing effectiveness
- Write a reflection on personal debriefing style and areas for improvement
IV. Simulation in Crisis Resource Management & Team Training
Learning Objectives
- Understand human factors and crisis resource management (CRM) principles
- Implement interprofessional education (IPE) through simulation
- Use simulation to improve communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
Activities & Deliverables
- Develop a team-based simulation focused on crisis management
- Conduct an interprofessional simulation session
- Analyze team dynamics and communication effectiveness through video review
V. Simulation-Based Research & Scholarship
Learning Objectives
- Develop foundational knowledge in simulation-based research methodology
- Understand study design, survey development, and ethical considerations
- Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to the field of simulation education
Activities & Deliverables
- Develop and submit an IRB proposal for a simulation education project
- Conduct a small-scale research study on a simulation-based topic
- Present preliminary findings at a TPMG research seminar
VI. Leadership & Faculty Development in Simulation
Learning Objectives
- Develop leadership skills specific to healthcare simulation
- Learn best practices in coaching and mentoring simulation educators
- Understand the process of establishing and maintaining a simulation program
Activities & Deliverables
- Develop a leadership philosophy statement for simulation education
- Mentor a medical student or resident in a simulation project
- Propose a faculty development workshop focused on simulation training
VII. Capstone Project & Final Presentation
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate the integration of simulation education theory, practice, and research
- Present scholarly work in an academic setting
Final Deliverables
- Capstone Project: A research paper, simulation curriculum innovation, or faculty development initiative
- Conference Presentation: Present findings at a TPMG education conference or external medical education meeting
- Portfolio Submission: Compilation of all deliverables, reflections, and research
Program Evaluation & Completion
- Monthly mentor meetings with TPMG simulation education leaders
- Mid-program review for feedback and goal refinement
- Final portfolio review and completion of the program
This structured program ensures that scholars develop simulation expertise, leadership skills, and research acumen to enhance patient safety, clinical education, and healthcare training within TPMG.
To apply to this program, visit the website: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/jobs/title/tpmg-junior-faculty-fellow-simulation-in-modesto-ca/mod-ct-2500803
Affiliation: The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG)
Target Audience: Graduates from an ACGME accredited residency seeking expertise in medical education as junior faculty.
Goal: To develop faculty with expertise in medical education theory, practice, and research while contributing to residency and undergraduate medical education within TPMG’s integrated healthcare model.
Duration: 12 months
Position: 0.5 FTE clinical in the Designated Department (Emergency Medicine, Central Valley Area)
Scholar will be working clinically in the Emergency Department in KP Modesto and Manteca and will be engaged in direct supervision of residents and medical students during clinical shifts.
0.5 FTE Professional Development on the Job Learning as Junior Faculty in the KP CVA EM Residency Program
- Will actively supervise and precept residents and students clinically
- Will teach and mentor residents and medical students with interest in Healthcare Simulations.
- Will participate in Evaluation and Assessment of Residents and Medical students by completing 50% of monthly evaluations.
- Will be an active member of the CCC or the PEC committees with an expectation to attend at least 60% of the meetings.
- Will actively chair Education and the Simulation Track for the Residency
- Will lead of the four quarterly Medical education journal clubs for the Med/Ed Track
- Will actively conduct 4 didactics during the course of the academic year and participate in 50% of Em residency conferences including simulations during the year.
- Will teach 3 regional or national level courses or didactics during the year.
- Will create a dedicated curriculum addressing a specific need for UGME, GME, CME or Interprofessional Education.
- Will conduct two faculty development sessions within the CVA or in the Region
- Will participate in the ACEP Teaching Fellowship (or Equivalent with Approval from the Program Director).
- Will participate in the UC Davis Faculty Development Series (or equivalent).
- Will participate in a scholarly activity or research project worthy of presentation or publication.
Curricular Structure
The TPMG Junior Faculty Development Scholars Program follows a structured curriculum that includes didactic sessions, experiential learning, mentorship, and scholarly work. Scholars engage in core content areas through a combination of lectures, workshops, projects, and faculty development activities. Scholars will have choice of participating in various conferences/workshops with approval from the program director to achieve the following specific components.
Program Components
| Component | Description |
| Didactic Sessions | Asynchronous Virtual Seminars covering key medical education topics |
| Experiential Learning | Teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring activities- through on the job learning as junior faculty in residency program |
| Scholarship & Research | Education-based research project with mentorship- on the job learning as junior faculty in residency program |
| Mentorship & Coaching | Regular meetings with TPMG simulation education leaders |
| Faculty Development | Workshops on leadership, assessment, and career growth through ACEP TF, UC Davis and others approved CME. |
| Capstone Project | Scholarly work demonstrating application of program concepts. |
Core Curriculum & Learning Modules
I. Foundations of Medical Education
Learning Objectives
- Understand key learning theories and their application in medical education
- Explore TPMG’s role in physician training and its educational philosophy
- Analyze competency-based medical education (CBME), Milestones and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
Activities & Deliverables:
- Attend TPMG medical education orientation
- Develop a comparative summary of adult learning theories
- Conduct a needs assessment within a residency or undergraduate training program
II. Teaching & Assessment Strategies
Learning Objectives:
- Develop effective bedside and didactic teaching skills
- Implement innovative teaching methods such as flipped classroom and simulation
- Design and apply appropriate assessment strategies
- Become proficient in giving effective feedback to trainees
Activities & Deliverables
- Design and deliver a TPMG-sponsored lecture or workshop
- Develop an assessment rubric for a clinical skill such as simulation or a procedure
- Teach or attend a course/session of effective clinical feedback
- Write a reflection on teaching effectiveness and future goals
III. Curriculum Development & Implementation
Learning Objectives
- Understand Kern’s Six-Step Approach to curriculum design
- Develop objectives and learning outcomes for a medical education program
Activities & Deliverables
- Develop a small-scale curriculum module for medical trainees
- Pilot and collect feedback on a TPMG-specific educational initiative
- Present curriculum design to TPMG education leadership
IV. Medical Education Scholarship & Research
Learning Objectives
- Develop foundational knowledge in education research methodology
- Understand study design, survey development, and ethical considerations
- Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to the field of medical education
Activities & Deliverables
- Develop and submit an IRB proposal for an education project
- Conduct a small-scale research study on a medical education topic
- Present preliminary findings at a national/regional/local research seminar
V. Leadership and Legal Issues
Learning Objectives
- Develop leadership skills relevant to medical education
- Understand best practices in coaching and mentoring trainees
- Learn strategies for conflict resolution and career advancement
- Obtain a broad understanding of legal and HR issues pertaining to GME/UGME
Activities & Deliverables
- Develop a leadership philosophy statement for medical education
- Mentor a medical student or resident and reflect on the experience
- Propose and deliver a faculty development workshop for TPMG educators
VI. Capstone Project & Final Presentation
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate the integration of medical education theory, practice, and research
- Present scholarly work in an academic setting
Final Deliverables
- Capstone Project: A research paper, simulation curriculum innovation, or faculty development initiative
- Conference Presentation: Present findings at a TPMG education conference or external medical education meeting
- Portfolio Submission: Compilation of all deliverables, reflections, and research
Program Evaluation & Completion
- Monthly mentor meetings with TPMG simulation education leaders
- Mid-program review for feedback and goal refinement
- Final portfolio review and completion of the program
This structured program ensures that scholars develop teaching expertise, leadership skills, and research acumen to make a lasting impact on medical education within TPMG.
To apply to this program, visit the website: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/jobs/title/tpmg-junior-faculty-fellow-med-ed-in-modesto-ca/mod-ct-2500804