BRIIDGE Program Participant

About the Job

About the Job:

This nine-month appointment starting April 6, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The role will consist of inpatient and outpatient training as well as community- and classroom-based components. Appointees will train under the supervision of physician faculty, with the goal of ensuring that all participants will achieve a baseline level of readiness for entry into U.S. residency programs in primary care. This is considered a training position.

Participate in diagnosis and treatment of patients under physician faculty supervision; provide clinical, scholastic or research activities as assigned as part of clinical training and as determined by the supervising physician faculty; participate in didactic training; participate in clinical administration. Provides culturally competent patient health education and counseling under the supervision of physician faculty. Assigned responsibilities are carried out in a manner respectful of the rights of patients and conducive to the efficient, effective rendering of high quality patient care.

Physician faculty will provide direction and instruction for expected trainee conduct, including confidentiality, patient safety, and professional interaction with patients and members of the care team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Selected to participate in BRIIDGE clinical preparation for residency program.

* MD Degree

* ECFMG Certification Completion of USMLE Steps 1 & 2

* Completion of the Minnesota IMG preparatory Observed Clinical Skills Exam (OSCE)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Completion of TOEFL Demonstrated typing proficiency in English

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range:
Starting pay for this role is $20.60 - $32,136 prorated to a 9 month appointment.

Time Appointment: 100% appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

* Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

* Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

* Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

* Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

* University HSA contributions

* Disability and employer-paid life insurance

* Employee wellbeing program

* Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

* Financial counseling services

* Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

* Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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Diversity

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Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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