Academic Physicians - Adolescent Medicine

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Academic Pediatrics, is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will provide primary outpatient clinical care for adolescents with a wide variety of healthcare needs in an academic medical center and community settings, as well as consultative inpatient adolescent care. Clinical responsibilities will occur at Comer Children's Hospital and the section's off-site clinical locations. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago Medical Center is designated as a Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and operates a nationally recognized burn unit. Comer Children's Hospital is an integrated children's hospital offering a full complement of pediatric services with a total of 172 general pediatric, NICU, and PICU beds. Our pediatric faculty includes 170 full-time members, clinical associates, and postdoctoral researchers. In addition to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, our faculty conducts cutting-edge translational and clinical research. A tradition of excellence in patient care, basic, clinical, and translational sciences, combined with the strength of one of the world's top academic institutions, provides the foundation for a career as an academic physician.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board certified or Board eligible in Adolescent Medicine. We especially welcome applicants with an academic interest and/or potential for building adolescent health programs and scholarship.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: apply.interfolio.com/171145. Applicants must upload a CV and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.

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