The Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities (IBHH) at the University of Texas Medical Branch invites applications for the Clinical Ethics Fellowship, which provides the opportunity for intensive training in clinical ethics consultation in a variety of healthcare settings and diverse patient populations, including critical care, pediatrics, OBGYN, etc. The Fellow will learn a relational approach to ethics consultation informed by the health humanities and conduct research on bioethics and health humanities in line with their interests. The Fellow will increase the points of contact between the Clinical Ethics Consultation Service and patients, families, faculty, and staff at our Galveston and other campuses. The Fellowship program is tailored to meet the strengths and needs of each fellow, and involves a one-year, full-time commitment with an option to extend for an additional year at the program director’s discretion.

Candidates must have a PhD, JD, or MD (or equivalent), with preference given to candidates with doctorates in bioethics, philosophy, theology, nursing, behavioral sciences, social sciences, medicine, or law. Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience working with diverse teams, and be able to work both collaboratively and independently to achieve goals. Familiarity with patient care in a hospital setting is preferred.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, including career goals, relevant clinical experience, and area of interest, along with their curriculum vitae and three references, to the Search Committee at (ethics@utmb.edu) and apply online at

http://phxc3c.rfer.us/AA08341BJ5b.  Review of the application will begin immediately and will continue until filled.

In addition to a salary, scholars will receive health insurance, professional development funds, office space, computer, library access, and various other UTMB benefits.

About the Institute Ethics Program Clinical Ethics Fellowship

For more information can be found at https://www.utmb.edu/ibhh/ethics-consulting/institutional-ethics-fellowship

About The Institute for Bioethics and Health Humanities

UTMB was established in 1891 as the first academic health center in Texas and is a component of the University of Texas System. Today UTMB includes five schools (medicine, nursing, health professions, graduate biomedical sciences, and public and population health), a network of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized medical care, and numerous research facilities.The city of Galveston is a popular tourist and cruise ship destination that includes beaches, museums, historical architecture, a vibrant arts community, and excellent restaurants, all located only 45 minutes away from Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city.

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