Unit School of Medicine Department Pediatrics
Mission or Goal of Unit
VCUs Department of Pediatrics is committed to training and developing the next generation of dedicated pediatricians caring for each child as if they were our own and advancing the specialty and its myriad subspecialties through innovative research. Our central hub is at the Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU in downtown Richmond with satellite locations and community clinics all throughout Central Virginia.
Chief Purpose of this Position
The Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the Childrens Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University CHOR at VCU is recruiting for a physician to participate in clinical teaching and research activities. The Division currently has 3 clinical faculty, 2 advanced practice provider, a nurse coordinator, and a nurse navigator. Providers see patients at the downtown Childrens Pavilion and travel to outlaying community clinics. Additionally, the division has an active ACGME approved fellowship program in coordination with the Department of Internal Medicine.
Position Responsibilities
Teaching Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.
Research Faculty member will have working knowledge in research methods and be able to participate in clinical translational and outcomes research.
Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
Clinical Faculty member will serve as a pediatric allergy and immunology physician for the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The division provides clinical care to both inpatient and outpatient arenas.
Other Faculty member will take on administrative duties associated with this role.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
M.D. or equivalent degree
Board certified in Pediatrics or internal medicine
Board certified or board eligible in Allergy and Immunology
Experience with clinical care of patients
Experience in an academic medical center
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Rank
Open
Tenure
Open
Months
12 months
Contact Information
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email: erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org