Obesity Medicine Specialist - Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Obesity Medicine - Coastal Charleston, SC

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking an Obesity Medicine specialist. The Obesity Medicine specialist will participate in clinical care, research and teaching in charming Charleston, South Carolina. All applicants must be Board Certified in their primary field such as Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and BC/BE in Obesity Medicine.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine AND Obesity Medicine
• Academic orientation, interest in teaching, and passion for outreach

About our opportunity:

• The successful applicant will be experienced in and passionate about Obesity Medicine. This individual will work closely with and support other providers, including obesity medicine specialists, bariatric surgeons, endocrinologists, internists, gastroenterologists, psychologists, advanced practice providers, and dieticians.
• The appointee will provide comprehensive care for the medical and surgical management of patients with obesity and will be comfortable with managing weight-related complications.
• This individual will also have an essential role in contributing to the growth and development of comprehensive weight loss and wellness center services at MUSC.
• Teaching duties will focus on the education of fellow, residents, and medical students as well as improving faculty and staff education in the field of Obesity Medicine.

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine at MUSC has a fifty-year distinguished history of clinical, translational, and basic research as well as a reputation of excellent clinical care and education. Under the leadership of Drs Marc-Andre Cornier and Josh Neal, the Division has focused on cardiometabolic disorders such as obesity and expanding clinical services, research, and education in the greater Charleston area. A new weight management clinic was established in 2024 and has grown rapidly to reach patients in the Charleston area and beyond.

Charleston, South Carolina, is a city where cobblestone streets weave between confection-colored antebellum mansions, and historic church steeples dot the skyline. It has been named the #1 city in the US multiple times by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazine. More than four million people visit our city each year to experience 90 miles of pristine coastline, and to enjoy world-class shopping and culinary arts. Our region boasts a growing economy, top-ranked schools, year-round outdoor recreation, and some of the friendliest people in the country. 

We invite you to join a team committed to changing what’s possible in healthcare, and to do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Your life in Charleston awaits!

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To learn more about this position, or to submit your CV for consideration, contact Matt Bailey at View email address on omfellowship.org.