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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU: Department Internal Medicine Department Summary Mission or Goal of Unit Provide excellent compassionate evidence-based efficient patient care while educating the physicians and healthcare professionals of tomorrow using state-of-the-art facilities and knowledge.
Chief Purpose of this position The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks applicants for a position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to enhance clinical programs in the care of patients with diabetes-related metabolic conditions and endocrine disorders. The successful candidate will participate as Clinician-Educator in the teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, and endocrinology fellows in inpatient and outpatient settings. They will establish outpatient clinics in diabetes, general endocrinology, and other areas according to the applicants interest and will contribute to the overall scholarly and research activities of the Division.
Duties & Responsibilities Teaching • Staff Endocrinology fellows clinic and endocrinology consultation service • Teach fellows, residents, and medical students using adult teaching methods that enhance and encourage active learning and ongoing professional development • Complete students, residents, and fellows evaluations • Participate in other endocrine educational activities, including: • Resident didactic series • Noon conferences • Morning report • Endocrine and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds • Instruct undergraduate endocrine course • Other educational duties assigned by the department and service
Research • Participate in clinical and administrative research according to skills, interest, and funding • Provide mentoring and supervision of fellows and residents in research and QI initiatives • Research opportunities may include: • Performance improvement initiatives • Formal extramurally funded investigations • Participation may be as principal investigator or co-investigator
Service • Work with institutional and administrative staff to attain the objectives of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System, including: • Patient safety • Customer satisfaction • Maintenance and enhancement of public perception and fiscal health • Provide excellent patient care in general endocrinology and focused areas of interest and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings • Actively participate in management of patients on endocrinology consult service • Join colleagues in assuring service coverage 24/7/365 • Other administrative duties, etc.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Board Eligible • Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism • Qualify for an appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level • 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
Salary Range Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status Exempt
ORP Eligible No
Rank Open
Contact Information Contact Name: Shannon Sekerak Contact Email: Shannon.Sekerak@vcuhealth.org