Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Pediatrics (23599932991012)

The Department of Pediatrics at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center is seeking a board certified, Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology with academic appointment in the Department of Pediatrics. We seek an enthusiastic candidate eager to lead the division in clinical practice, teaching and research at an academic urban medical center.

The successful candidate for this position will join a team of pediatric endocrinologists, endocrine nurses, nutritionist, and a mental health professional in an expanding service. The position involves oversight of division operations including clinical, teaching and research activities. The candidate would participate in ambulatory clinical services, inpatient consult services and the teaching and supervision of medical students and residents at Boston Medical Center, the major teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. There is opportunity for expanded collaboration with the Internal Medicine Endocrinology Division in refining a Pediatric-to- Adult Transition Clinic as well as clinical supervision of internal medicine endocrinology fellows.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified candidate to lead the expansion of patient care, teaching, and clinical research missions related to endocrinology, diabetes and weight management in the Department of Pediatrics. Our division offers a comprehensive Type 1 Diabetes Program, a multidisciplinary Type 2 Diabetes Program and an Adolescent Transgender Program. There is close collaboration with Pediatric and Adult GI and Nutrition around weight management services including bariatric surgery. Strong leadership and clinical skills and an interest in practicing in an academic urban environment are required. BMC serves a large urban population with complex medical and non-medical factors influencing health outcomes – candidates must be interested in working with our diverse population as a member of a comprehensive care team.

The Department of Pediatrics has 110 faculty and offers a full range of pediatric subspecialty care. The Division of Endocrinology currently includes 2 faculty members, contracted physicians and a multidisciplinary clinical team. The Endocrinology Division works closely with colleagues in primary care and other specialties to provide coordinated comprehensive care and wrap-around services to our patients and their families. The Pediatric Department is a center of excellence for care of children in an urban setting with over 65,000 ambulatory visits per year. Boston University Medical Campus is comprised of Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. The Medical School and Hospital are physically connected and professional hospital staff are on faculty at the medical school. Boston Medical Center is located in Boston’s Historic South End District and provides care to a large urban population with a strong connection to our community health center network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. The department of Pediatrics believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our clinical, research and academic programs.

MD Board Certification/Board Eligible in Pediatrics Endocrinology.

Do not apply through the BU Website Interested Candidates please submit CV and letter of interest to Tracy Bastien at [email protected] with “BMC Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology” in the subject line.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States