Academic Allergy/Immunology Opportunity at Children's Hospital of Michigan

Children's Hospital of Michigan and the Division of Allergy, Asthma, Immunology and Rheumatology are seeking a BE/BC Allergist/Immunologist to join a collaborative and growing academic program with expertise in inborn errors of immunity, asthma care, food allergy, fellowship education, and multidisciplinary clinical research focused on improving care for diverse and underserved populations.


Opportunity Highlights:

• Full-time, employed opportunity with academic responsibilities

• Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes 6 Allergy/Immunology faculty members, 2 Pediatric Rheumatologists, 4 Allergy/Immunology fellows, specialized allergy/immunology nursing staff, social workers, asthma-focused advanced practice support, and an established SCID newborn screening program.

• 80% clinical effort with 20% protected academic time dedicated to teaching, research, quality improvement, and program development.

• Balanced clinical schedule with 6-7 half-day clinics per week.

• Approximately 5-7 days of inpatient allergy/immunology/asthma consult service per month.

• Shared home call responsibilities with no in-house call requirements.

• Average weekend inpatient consult coverage is 1 every 4-5 weeks.

• Patient populations include pediatric and adult patients with a broad spectrum of allergic and immunologic diseases.

• Academic appointment with the Department of Pediatrics, Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

• Additional opportunities for inter-institutional teaching and research collaboration with Michigan State University and Wayne State University School of Medicine.

• Candidate Requirements:

• Board certification with the American Board of Pediatrics and/or American Board of Internal Medicine.

• Fellowship training and BE/BC in Allergy/Immunology.

• Eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of Michigan.

• Strong interest in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Interest in quality improvement, education, research, and program development is encouraged.

• Experience or interest in food allergy and oral immunotherapy is welcomed.

About the Division:


The main Allergy/asthma clinic and immunodeficiency clinic are located at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, Pediatric Specialty Center. Five additional off-site clinics around the Detroit metropolitan area provide outpatient allergy and asthma service.


All sites are equipped for subcutaneous immunotherapy, food challenge and monoclonal antibody therapy with experienced RNs. An on-site infusion center at the Pediatric Specialty Center supports IVIG administration.


The Division is a major referral center for inborn errors of immunity and serves as the sole coordinating center for the State of Michigan Newborn Screening Program for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).


The division has a major role in teaching residents and fellows. Faculty participate in multicenter collaborative research focused on immunodeficiency, asthma, food allergy, drug allergy, and health disparities in underserved populations. Children's Research Institute is located at the main hospital and provides support in clinical research. The division supports development of individual clinical and academic interests, including medical education, community engagement, quality improvement, food allergy, asthma, and immunodeficiency.


Faculty interests are supported through mentorship, collaborative scholarship, and opportunities for career development within clinical care, medical education, quality improvement, and research.


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About the Community


The Detroit metropolitan area is a vibrant and diverse region that offers a wealth of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. With a rich automotive and musical history, the area also boasts a renowned Arts center (Detroit Institute of Arts), a major orchestra (Detroit Symphony Orchestra) and Opera House. Residents enjoy a variety of top restaurants, venues for major sports teams as well as outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and water sports, along the Detroit River and in the numerous surrounding lakes. The metro area is also home to several excellent schools and universities, making it an ideal place to live and work for families and professionals alike with an affordable cost-of-living.


Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.


If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Megan Clouden, Manager of Physician Recruitment, at View email address on click.appcast.io


Children's Hospital of Michigan

Since 1886, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has been dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment. A proud member of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), the Children's Hospital of Michigan is the first and largest children's hospital in the state. This 228-bed facility has an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery and research, training more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan.


The Children's Hospital of Michigan engages in groundbreaking research that has long shaped the science of pediatric medicine. The hospital is ranked as one of America's best pediatric hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Parent Magazine .


Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.


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