Developing and Recruiting Physicians for IHS Careers

Executive Summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) suffers from significant physician shortages in many of its service units and currently has no formal training program for its providers to understand IHS’ unique needs. A clinical fellowship, including formal training in quality improvement and physician leadership, would be an ideal method of attracting physicians into IHS as well as providing the training necessary for successful practice within IHS. Developing a training program will supply a pipeline of qualified, trained clinicians for IHS who can effectively provide high-quality care at IHS.

Team Members

Paul Jung (Team Lead), IHS / OHR
Francine Barnett, IHS / OHR
Angele Mtungwa, IHS / OHR

Milestones

August 2017: Project selected into the HHS Ignite Accelerator
September 2017: Time in Accelerator Began
December 2017: Time in Accelerator Ended