CHIEF OF DIVISION OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SEEKING CHIEF OF DIVISION OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE

The University of Florida Department of Medicine is seeking a Chief for the Division of General Internal Medicine who will provide strategic vision and leadership for the clinical, educational, research, and faculty development missions of this essential and growing division. The Chief will serve as a champion for primary and comprehensive outpatient internal medicine care, advancing excellence across all missions within one of the Southeast's premier academic health centers.

Applicants should be at the Professor or Associate Professor rank, either tenured or non‑tenure track.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• A distinguished record of accomplishment and leadership in academic general internal medicine, with evidence of excellence in clinical care, scholarship, education and program development.
• A reputation for successfully building and leading programs that align with institutional priorities and advance innovation in healthcare delivery, population health, and academic medicine.
• A track record of strategic leadership, team building, and collaboration with multidisciplinary partners to achieve excellence in quality, safety, patient experience, access, and operational performance.
• Expertise in faculty development, mentorship, sponsorship, promotion, and fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, wellness, and accountability.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring faculty, residents, and students, supporting academic advancement and development of future leaders.
• Experience managing complex academic, clinical, and administrative operations, including financial stewardship, resource management, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• A commitment to advancing scholarly productivity, including support for clinical, educational, health services, implementation science, population health, and externally funded research programs.
• Strategic vision to advance the Division's local, regional, and national reputation through excellence in clinical care, education, research, community engagement, health equity, and value‑based care.

Division of General Internal Medicine

The Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Florida is committed to delivering the highest quality primary and consultative care to a diverse patient population while advancing the field through scholarship, innovation, and education. The Division serves as a cornerstone of the Department of Medicine, providing comprehensive ambulatory care, supporting a broad range of trainees, and advancing research in health services, population health, quality improvement, and chronic disease management.

GIM supports a robust training environment, including residency education in internal medicine, clerkship education for medical students, and opportunities for faculty to develop clinical, educational, and research careers in an academically rigorous setting.

Institutional Environment

The University of Florida is a Top 10 public research university with six health colleges, nine centers and institutes, and an integrated academic health center that supports collaborative care and discovery across the continuum of medicine. UF Health Shands Hospital is a large quaternary referral hospital with multiple nationally ranked specialties, and the Division also maintains a presence at the Malcom Randall Veterans Administration Medical Center, one of the largest regional VA health care facilities in the country.

The Division of General Internal Medicine is a large and growing academic division with a broad outpatient clinical presence, including 33 faculty members across 3 outpatient practice sites serving a diverse patient population throughout the region. The Division is recognized for excellence in comprehensive primary care, ambulatory education, population health initiatives, and innovative models of care delivery. The Chief will oversee divisional clinical, educational, research, and administrative programs while leading continued growth and innovation across the Division's missions and advancing excellence in patient care, scholarship, and faculty development.

Faculty benefit from a rich research ecosystem, including an NIH Clinical and Translational Science Institute hub, multiple disease‑focused centers, and strong graduate and postdoctoral training programs. The Gainesville area offers a low cost of living, strong public schools, and year‑round outdoor recreation with easy access to Florida's coasts and major metropolitan areas, making it an attractive location for candidates and their families.

Compensation and Application

UF offers a competitive compensation plan with opportunities for incentive earnings, university‑paid health, life, and long‑term disability insurance, retirement programs with employer contribution, professional liability protection, and relocation assistance. Academic rank and track will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter and may include a brief statement outlining their vision for the Division of General Internal Medicine to View email address on click.appcast.io.