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PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine, OB Fellowship - Duluth, MN /Ashland, WI

Essentia Health · Ashland, WI · Full time

Posted Feb 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This fellowship is for family physicians who want advanced obstetrics for rural practice. What kind of rural practice are you preparing for?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear goal for rural maternity care, which is the program's purpose.

The curriculum includes ultrasound, newborn resuscitation and colposcopy. Which area do you most want to grow in, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about their skill gaps and how the fellowship fits them.

You'll teach University of Minnesota medical students and Duluth residents. How do you approach teaching on a busy service?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach well while still caring for patients, which the fellowship expects.

Tell me about a difficult delivery or obstetric case and what you learned.

What they are checking: Whether they reflect honestly on hard cases and use them to improve.

The fellowship requires a Minnesota medical license and board eligibility. Where are you in that process?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the prerequisites in time for the fellowship start.

What would you do

A patient wants a trial of labor after Cesarean in a small hospital. How do you counsel her?

What they are checking: Whether they can discuss risks and benefits honestly and respect patient choice within safe limits.

How would you handle disagreement with an obstetrician during a shared case?

What they are checking: Whether they can advocate for their patient while respecting the team and specialist input.

About the work

Six months focus on routine and high-risk obstetrics, operative deliveries and Cesarean section. What is your current comfort level with operative obstetrics?

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly assess their skills so the program can build from the right place.

Walk me through how you'd manage a postpartum hemorrhage in a rural hospital with limited blood products.

What they are checking: Whether they know the stepwise response and plan for transfer when resources are limited.

How would you decide when a laboring patient needs transfer to a higher level of care?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the risks of rural obstetrics and when to move a patient early.

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The full job description

As published by Essentia Health.

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2241800 FAMILY PRACTICE - ASH Job Description: Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Family Medicine, OB Fellowship Duluth, MN Essentia Health offers a 1-year fellowship for Family Medicine physicians who desire advanced training in Obstetrics subsequent to medical practice in rural locations. • Six Months of training will be dedicated to management if routine and high-risk obstetrics, developing competence inoperative deliveries and Cesarean section, and expanding skills in ultrasound, newborn resuscitation/stabilization, and colposcopy. • Curriculum consists of: 24 weeks obstetrics, 12 weeks outpatient primary care, 8 weeks emergency medicine/trauma/critical care and 4 weeks electives. • The fellow will also participate in education of University of Minnesota medical students and Duluth Family Medicine residents. • Positions offered: 1-2 • Annual Stipend will be paid Prerequisites for Acceptance • MD/DO degree • Completion of a 3-year ACGME or AOA accredited family medicine residency • Board certified or board eligible • Minnesota medical license • No H-1 or J-1 visas Application Process • We accept applications January 1-October 1. • Completed applications will be reviewed as they are received and on-site interviews will be help until the position is filled. • Notification/Selection Date: Selection(s) will be made during the application process; no later than December 1. • Start Date: Varies How to Apply: Contact - Christina Marshal, Program Coordinator Christina.Marshall@EssentiaHealth.org FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $1.00 - $1,000,000.00 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.