Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology

Join today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM), Department of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is hiring Board Certified Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology with an academic faculty 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. Our values and mission continue to drive our stronghold of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Overview The successful candidate for this position will join a team of pediatric endocrinologists, endocrine nurses, nutritionists, 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 an 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. About the Department of Pediatrics The Department of Pediatrics has 110 faculty members 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. Qualifications Physician (MD or DO) board‑certified or eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology Medicine. Eligible to be fully licensed and credentialed as an attending physician at Boston Medical Center. Compensation Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BU‑CASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits. Our staff receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US. Apply If interested in this employment opportunity, please send your resume/CV and cover letter, via this job post or directly to: karin.laping@bmc.org Equal Opportunity Employer Boston Medical Center and Boston University comply with all state, federal, and local laws and regulations. Boston Medical Center and Boston University equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 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