Physician – Section Chief-Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine (3-309-1174)

Physician – Section Chief-Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine (3-309-1174): The University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center are recruiting a physician-scientist as the next Chief of the Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Section at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The Baltimore VAMC is affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is located on campus, attached to the University of Maryland Medical Center by a walk-bridge. The Baltimore VAMC is an important training site for University of Maryland medical students, residents, and pulmonary and critical care fellows. The Baltimore VAMC also supports a busy research service that is integrated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. 

The associated University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty rank is expected to be at the Associate Professor or higher level; however, final rank will be dependent upon selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

When applying, please submit a cover letter and current CV, as well as the names of four potential references.  Though not required, you are invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion and civility. 

We are proud to offer a competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, disability plans, retirement plans, and more!  UMB was ranked 13th in ‘Forbes’ 2021 America’s Best Large Employers Survey and was also ranked 6th among educational institutions for Best Employers for Diversity in 2022 also by Forbes.  The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore was ranked as one of the Best Hospitals in both the State of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro Area by the U.S. News & World Report in 2023.

All candidates must have a medical degree from a recognized accredited domestic university (or foreign equivalent), be eligible to obtain an independent license to practice Medicine in the State of Maryland, and be BE/BC in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.  The successful candidate should have an active, extramurally funded research program and a strong interest in teaching, career development, and building a strong academic Pulmonary Section.  Additionally, because this position is funded, in part, directly by the Baltimore VAMC, all candidates must be US Citizens.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For additional questions after application, please email [email protected]