Jacinta Elder-Arrington

Dear POM Selection Committee,

I am writing to express my interest in the faculty position for the Practice of Medicine course. I am deeply interested in contributing to the education and professional development of medical students, particularly in areas that bridge clinical reasoning, patient-centered care, and systems-based practice.

While I have not held a formal teaching appointment to date, my current role has required me to consistently engage in teaching, mentorship, and clinical guidance in real-world settings. As a practicing physician and clinical leader, I routinely support learners and colleagues in developing clinical judgment, communication skills, and professional decision-making. This includes guiding trainees and staff through complex patient care scenarios, modeling patient-centered communication, and reinforcing standards of professionalism and accountability.

In addition, my leadership responsibilities across multiple clinical sites have strengthened my ability to translate clinical knowledge into clear, practical frameworks—an approach that aligns closely with the goals of the Practice of Medicine curriculum. I am particularly passionate about helping learners integrate medical knowledge with the humanistic and systems-level aspects of care, including navigating uncertainty, understanding healthcare systems, and developing resilience in clinical practice.

I bring a structured, thoughtful, and reflective approach to my work, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering supportive learning environments. I am also highly receptive to feedback and would welcome faculty development opportunities to further refine my teaching skills and contribute effectively to the course.

I would be honored to participate in the education of our medical students and to support the mission of the Practice of Medicine program. I am confident that my clinical experience, leadership perspective, and commitment to professional development would allow me to be a meaningful and engaged contributor.

Thank you for your consideration.

Warm regards,
Dr. Jacinta Elder-Arrington, MD, MSc

• Clinical Leadership in Complex Care Delivery
  Serve as Lead Primary Care Physician across multiple clinical sites, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while managing complex medical and psychosocial conditions. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, communication, and continuity of care.
• Real-World Teaching and Mentorship in Clinical Settings
  Routinely provide informal teaching and mentorship to trainees, new providers, and clinical staff through case-based discussions, clinical reasoning support, and modeling of patient-centered communication and professionalism.
• Excellence in Patient-Centered Communication
  Demonstrated ability to navigate complex clinical conversations, including chronic disease management, diagnostic uncertainty, and sensitive topics, while maintaining empathy, clarity, and trust—core competencies aligned with the Practice of Medicine curriculum.
• Systems-Based Practice and Workflow Innovation
  Lead initiatives to improve clinical workflows, patient access, and care coordination across multiple sites, incorporating data-driven approaches and health system awareness into daily practice.
• Quality Improvement and Population Health Impact
  Contribute to improvements in key quality metrics (e.g., chronic disease control, preventive care, and screening rates) through targeted interventions and proactive patient management strategies.
• Professionalism, Accountability, and Ethical Practice
  Model high standards of professionalism, clinical accountability, and ethical decision-making in a high-demand academic practice environment, supporting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Team Leadership
  Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and administrative leadership to optimize patient care and operational performance across diverse clinical settings.

American Medical Association

American Board of Internal Medicine

• Kentucky Medical License
• Florida Medical License
• ABIM Board Certified, Internal Medicine
• ABIM Board Eligible in Hematology
• ABIM Board Eligible in Oncology
• 2009 - 2013 New Reviewer Workshop
• 21st Century Review
• IND Regulations and Policies
• NDA Regulations and Policies
• Basic Statistical Methods
• Basic Drug Law
• Biologics Drug Law
• Conduct of Clinical Trials
• Topics in Clinical Trials
• Epidemiology for the Non-Epidemiologist

• 2002-2005 Internship/Residency Internal Medicine Akron
• General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio
• 2005-2006 Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellow
• National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
• Research area: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation in Sickle Cell Disease
• 2006-2009 Hematology and Oncology Fellowship
• National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
• 2006-2009 Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellow
• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
• Research area: Concentration in patients with Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes undergoing non-myeloablative stem cell transplants.
• Mentor: Dr. Richard Childs, Hematology Branch

• American Board of Internal Medicine
• American Medical Association