Assistant Director of Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship (IFMF)

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu .

The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute at UCI Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare through rigorous research, evidence-based clinical practice, education, and community engagement. The Institute houses the Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship, a premier two-year postgraduate training program for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Through a blend of advanced coursework, clinical immersion, and scholarly activity, the Fellowship equips health professionals to deliver whole-person, personalized care grounded in integrative and functional medicine principles.

Your Role on the Team

The Assistant Director of the Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship (IFMF), under the direction of the Founding Director, provides academic and programmatic leadership to ensure excellence in education, evaluation, and program growth. This individual plays a pivotal role in advancing the program's mission of training the next generation of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in integrative and functional medicine.

The Assistant Director's responsibilities span program evaluation, outcomes research, and continuous improvement of curriculum content. They will design and implement systems for assessing fellow performance, track programmatic outcomes post-graduation, and lead scholarship initiatives around the impact of integrative and functional medicine training. In collaboration with faculty, they will review and refine didactic content, assist with coordination of grand rounds, and support in-person physician retreats.

In addition, the Assistant Director provides direct mentorship to Fellows through monthly small group meetings and quarterly Capstone project calls, fostering professional growth, academic development, and scholarly productivity.

This role requires a clinician-educator with a deep commitment to integrative and functional medicine, exceptional organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to foster an environment of academic rigor and innovation.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Required :

• Doctorate in related area and / or equivalent experience training
• For MD / DO candidates - Board Certification in Integrative Medicine.

Special Conditions :

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization