Integrative Medicine Fellowship

Mission

The Santa Rosa Integrative Family Medicine Fellowship program is committed to the training of physicians to deliver healing-oriented medicine that addresses the whole person -- mind, body, and soul -- incorporating evidence-based lifestyle, allopathic, and other therapeutic modalities for diverse and underserved populations.

About

​This is both a teaching and learning fellowship, lasting 12-months. As a fellow, you will be part of the faculty for the Santa Rosa Family Practice Residency. A fellowship position at 1.0 FTE includes:

• 0.6 FTE Clinic time - A combination of continuity clinics, outpatient precepting shifts, CAM clinics, IM clinics, fellowship clinics and skills clinics in the Family Practice Center.
• 0.4 FTE Educational time - For research, project planning-implementation and learning, faculty development and meetings, administrative time.

Additional details:

• 20 days paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• Faculty inpatient medicine call (optional, but extra pay)
• OB call and inpatient medicine supervision may be possible
• Salary: Competitive PGY-4 salary
• CME: $12,000/yr
• Full faculty benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, malpractice
• Orientation week: Late August
• Start date: September 1st of every year

How To Apply

We accept applications from November 1st - December 7th for the fellowship year to start the subsequent September 1st. Interviews are typically held from late November - December with the goal completion of fellow selection by Jan 15th. Applicants must be a graduate of an ACGME-approved Family Medicine residency program, or a PGY-3 resident with anticipated graduation date of July 1st of the fellowship year. Outside applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from the Program Director of their residency, and one additional letter of recommendation from a physician familiar with their care of patients. 

Completed applications can be sent to: Wendy Kohatsu, MD, Integrative Medicine Fellowship Director at wkohatsu@gmail.com

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Values

• Relationship based: Healing happens in the context of relationship
• Community Connection: Meeting the needs of the population we serve.
• Playfulness: Acknowledging the motivational and healing qualities of humor and play.
• Openness: There is no one system that has all the answers.
• Motivation: Working hard for positive change; willing to put in the effort it takes to bring a new idea to reality.

• Balance: Finding the balance between professional passion and self-care.
• Access: Healthcare is a universal right!
• Effective care: Makes a positive difference in patients' lives.
• Sustainability: Solutions must be real-world practical.
• Wellness: Live it, be it, teach it!