The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) seeks qualified family medicine physicians to join the faculty of our ACGME-approved Family Medicine Residency program as clinician educators. 

If you are a collaborative, team-minded family medicine physician with a passion for providing high quality, patient-centered, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population, while teaching medical students and residents, and you share our dynamic team’s commitment to equity, integrity, communication, innovation and creativity: this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at LKSOM has been serving the community for over 120 years and currently has 12 core faculty members who are based at its main site at the Temple University Health Sciences Campus, Temple Women and Families Hospital, and an extensive number of affiliated sites in the community. The Department is known for its partnerships and outreach programs with the North Philadelphia community and for its innovative approaches to caring for underserved urban population, while training the next generation of physicians for underserved urban communities.

Why Temple?

• A uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class equitable patient care, research, and medical education;
• Individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members;
• The chance to influence the development of the program during a period of expansion;
• Opportunity to pursue clinical interests such as family medicine obstetrics, addiction medicine, HIV care, etc.

Candidate Qualifications
• M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program in Family Medicine prior to start date
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted DEA and medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date
• A strong interest in developing a vibrant clinical practice, medical education and clinical research; and sensitivity to the culture, needs, and aspirations of the community.

Features and Benefits
• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health, dental, and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.
"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton

Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address all applications to: Nina R. O'Connor, MD, Chair and Professor, Family and Community Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University C/O Frank Gallagher, Director, Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.