Pediatric Endocrinologist - SOM - Pediatrics - M67980

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department: Internal Medicine

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism manages the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, the region’s most comprehensive program for children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. The center offers medical care, clinical trials, medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, nurse navigator, social work, psychological support, all in one convenient location.

Chief Purpose of this position: The department is seeking candidates who will have 20% protected time to lead the endocrine fellowship, with the remaining 80% of time in the provision of high-quality clinical care working with learners. The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is the largest and most diverse university in the state and provides support for clinical research through the Office of Clinical Trials in the Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) which is part of a national CTSA consortium and is supported by award No. UL1TR000058 from the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Advancing Translational Science. The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is a stand-alone children’s hospital with more than 50 subspecialists, a level IV NICU and a level 1 trauma center. We serve diverse populations throughout the Commonwealth. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism is home to a robust clinical service, an accredited Fellowship Program in Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, and a successful multidisciplinary research program in childhood obesity and clinical trials in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in the area of Pediatric Endocrinology. Faculty will provide guidance and mentorship to Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.
• Research: Faculty member will have working knowledge in basic research methods and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and/or outcomes research.
• Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, as well as professional service through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
• Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a Pediatric Endocrinologist for the Departments of Pediatrics.
• Other (Administrative duties, etc.): We don’t anticipate significant administrative duties; however, we seek someone to lead our endocrine fellowship.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology
• Experience with clinical care of patients
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email: erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org