fellow roles
We believe fellows should be exposed to the clinical and community components of being a primary care physician; we think it is crucial that they do so in a way that is beneficial to clinics. For that reason, we have established six trainable roles for MedServe Fellows. Each of our clinic partners select one clinical and one community role for a Fellow to complete, based on what represents the greatest needs in their practice. Clinical roles assist with clinical flow and are designed to facilitate ease & efficiency for clinic staff. Community roles grow clinic performance in the context of the local health community.
clinical roles
Medical Scribe
Fellow enters data into the electronic medical record during patient visits so that physicians can focus on interacting with their patients. Scribe use is associated with increased provider and patient satisfaction, and efficiency gains.
limited-scope Medical Assistant
Fellow helps room patients, collect histories, vital signs, and completes other skill-appropriate tasks. Fellow also assists with practice management functions such as insurance authorization processes and referral follow-up.
Medical Interpreter
Fellow provides a neutral communication link between non-English-speaking patients and the provider during patient encounters.
community roles
Community Health Worker
Fellow assists with community outreach programs on behalf of the clinic. This may include health education, limited services (e.g. home checks, pill checks, vital signs) and providing information about clinic services.
Health Coach
Fellow performs motivational interviewing and behavioral change troubleshooting for common outpatient conditions (e.g. diabetes, obesity). Fellows may do this at a clinic or other community site.
Quality Improvement / Population Health Specialist
Fellow helps manage and implement quality improvement projects and track quality measure improvements in the practice.
curriculum
training institute
Our extensive two-week Training Institute (Chapel Hill) introduces fellows to rigorous curriculum, core clinical competencies, and develops a deeper understanding of our state’s changing healthcare landscape. This is the kick-off to the fellowship experience and takes place the last two weeks in June.
quarterly skill summits
Fellows attend 1-day, Fellow-led quarterly skill summits across NC (Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Triangle) to share on hot topics and share clinic experiences.
support
mentorship from a physician
Each fellow is matched with a superb primary care doctor at their clinic who exemplifies the innovative, empathetic practitioner we believe healthcare needs.
$22,000 annual stipend
As an AmeriCorps member, fellows receive a $22,000 annual stipend. In addition, fellows are eligible for an education award of $7,395 at the end of each year of their service.
quarterly check-ins
Fellows will have a 30 minute phone call with MedServe leadership quarterly for guided reflection, personal statement review, and intention setting as fellows explore their career in healthcare.
Biweekly check-ins
MedServe staff checks in biweekly with fellows and clinics via google forms to ensure a quality experience is taking place. We are here to celebrate successes, be a thought partner in budding ideas, and support fellows as they navigate challenges associated with healthcare.