Neonatology - Physician

The Division of Neonatology at Riley Children's at Indiana University Health is looking to expand the Perinatal Genomics program. At least 40% of NICU patients at Riley Hospital for Children have symptoms of genetic disease and now, 12% have a confirmed diagnosis due to the innovative work of our Perinatal Genomics program. This first of its kind program was founded in 2021 to fill a need for personalized genomic care for our most vulnerable patients. Kristen R. Suhrie, MD leads the program and has worked to standardize genomic care in the NICU, support families throughout the diagnostic process, and study outcomes for patients needing genetic services.

Riley Hospital for Children serves as the primary referral center for NICU patients requiring level IV NICU care in Indiana. Due to the early success of the Perinatal Genomics program, Indiana University Health is working to provide genomic care for NICU patients across the state.

Research and Clinical Opportunities

• Genomic Care through the continuum: Navigating Transitions from prenatal to NICU to home
• Undiagnosed genetic disease in the NICU: New disease discovery and phenotype expansion of known genetic disorders
• Genomic education for medical providers and families
• Implementing genomic care in level III NICUs
• Telehealth genomic NICU services
• Studies to define the ways parents understand and use genomic information
• Ethical challenges of using genetic information in critically ill neonates
• The use of pharmacogenomic data in the NICU
• Defining childhood outcomes for NICU graduates impacted by genetic disease.
• The public health impact of providing early genomic care to NICU patients

Position Overview

• Membership in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, including active participation in teaching curricula for medical students, pediatric residents, neonatal fellows, and Advanced Practice providers (NNPs and PAs)
• Participation in additional academic activities - faculty appointment with IU School of Medicine is available based on experience
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits dually employed through Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health; retirement, relocation, vacation, CME.Recruiter can provide information about additional benefits
• Qualified new grads and experienced providers seeking opportunities in both clinical and research career pathways are welcome to apply
• Indiana University is a welcoming, collaborative, inclusive environment where you can thrive and be valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of pediatric residency and neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship
• BE/BC in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine
• Physician MD/DO licensed in or eligible for Indiana license
• New graduates and experienced providers encouraged to apply

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