Academic Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Allergy Immunology

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Position: Faculty position, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Rank/Track: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor/ Clinical or Tenure track. Department: Pediatrics The Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist to grow our division. The Allergy and Immunology Physician will be charged with delivering state-of-the-art clinical care to children with allergic and immunologic conditions across our Medical Center's care delivery platforms in the Saint Louis region and beyond. The physician will also expand and innovate across the division's research and educational programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to continue the growth of an outstanding Allergy and Immunology program, housed within the nationally recognized and growing Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and Saint Louis University. The division provides clinical care to children with allergic and immunologic diseases, including: Asthma Food Allergy Allergic Rhinitis & Conjunctivitis Atopic Dermatitis Eosinophilic Esophagitis and the other Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders FPIES Drug Allergy Urticaria and Angioedema Anaphylaxis Mast Cell Disorders Primary Immune Deficiencies / Inborn Errors of Immunity Our Allergy and Immunology faculty physicians are recognized as national experts in the treatment of asthma, food allergy, as well as the other allergic and immune deficiency disorders. They are actively involved in developing and updating national and international patient care guidelines for improved diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders and asthma. Our faculty treat the full range of allergic and immunologic conditions and are all board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Division members are active in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), and the Clinical Immunology Society (CIS). They serve on committees and present talks and abstracts. Our teaching hospital offers our faculty excellent teaching opportunities and participation in a variety of conferences. The division also provides specialized electives for Pediatric and Internal Medicine residents as well as medical students interested in learning more about A/I. The division also features a long established, ACGME accredited Allergy and Immunology fellowship training program. The Allergy and Immunology fellowship program at Saint Louis University is a single, fully integrated, Pediatric-Internal Medicine program that provides comprehensive training in the entire spectrum of allergic and immunologic disorders in children and adults, with an emphasis on the provision of evidence based clinical medicine. Entrance into the program requires board eligibility in either Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or both. Experience is provided in clinical, translational, an/or basic science research. Successful completion of our program confers eligibility for certification by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, a conjoint board of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. The Immunodeficiency Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is a referral center for the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF) and Immunodeficiency Foundation (IDF). The division works with our Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Team in the transplantation of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency and other severe primary immunodeficiency disorders. The Division is also a referral center for evaluation of Very Early Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disorder (VEO IBD). Qualified candidates will join at the Assistant, Associate or Professor of Pediatrics level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Consideration to become Division Director may be discussed. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified or eligible in Allergy and Immunology, and eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri. Candidates will have already completed an ACGME accredited 2 or 3-year A/I fellowship program. A preference for treating primary immunodeficiency or experience in providing food oral immunotherapy is a plus. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and current CV to Andrew J White, MD, Chairman and Professor of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1465 South Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104. Telephone: ; Fax: ; email Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country. #CardinalGlennon As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following: State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here. SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.

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