Postdoctoral Associate (Clinical Ethics Fellow)

Summary

The Center for Medical Ethics & Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Methodist Biomedical Ethics Program are seeking applicants for our full-time clinical ethics fellowship. This competitive, 2-year program offers the opportunity to train with the Center’s nationally renowned faculty and staff who lead premier Clinical Ethics Consultation Services at adult private hospital systems in the Texas Medical Center.

The fellowship offers a competitive stipend, excellent benefits, supportive professional environment, and opportunities for continued professional development. Our fellow will develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to make them a strong candidate for positions in clinical ethics and academic bioethics. Our program supports fellows as they prepare for the HEC-C exam. The Center cultivates a culture of intentionality, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. We are reflective and mindful of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions.

For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our program\'s website.

Job Duties

• Receives comprehensive training in clinical ethics consultation, including independently conducting ethics consultations for a high-volume Clinical Ethics Consultation Service (≈325consultations per year) at the Houston Methodist Hospital.
• Participatesin Biomedical Ethics Committee at Houston Methodist Hospital.
• Participatesin educational activities related to our undergraduate and graduate medical curricula, including Baylor College of Medicine’s award-winning Medical Ethics Pathway.
• Preparesand deliverspresentations on clinical ethics-related topics for clinical audiences.
• Preparesoriginal research and scholarship.
• Participatesin Center events.
• Participates inthe New York-Houston Medical Ethics Consortium.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal post-graduate degree (JD, PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent).
• No experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, working both independently and collaboratively to achieve goals.
• Strong presentation and teaching skills.
• Training or experience in medical ethics or clinical ethics.
• Exceptional analytical skills.