Division Chief of General Medicine

MAOFP; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University School of Medicine and Wayne Health invite applications for Chief of the Division of General Medicine, a premier leadership post in an urban academic medical center.

The Chief will provide strategic and operational oversight of clinical care, education, research, and faculty development, partnering with hospital and school leadership to advance innovation, diversity, and patient outcomes in Detroit.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine and eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Michigan.
• Board certification in an Internal Medicine subspecialty.
• Eligibility for medical staff privileges at Wayne Health and affiliated clinical sites.
• A distinguished record of achievement in academic medicine, including clinical care, education, and scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic medical center or comparable healthcare environment.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing faculty, trainees, and future physician leaders.
• Qualifications suitable for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
• Additional advanced degrees and demonstrated success leading strategic program growth, service expansion, or academic innovation are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Faculty affairs
• Educational and training programs
• Research programs
• Patient care programs
• Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff
• Physician lead for the General Medicine Services at Wayne Health

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Faculty development

Recruitment & mentorship

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Wayne State University School of Medicine and Wayne Health invite applications and nominations for the position of Chief of the Division of General Medicine, an exceptional leadership opportunity within one of the nation's leading urban academic medical centers.

This role is ideally suited for a visionary academic physician and strategic healthcare leader who is passionate about advancing clinical excellence, fostering faculty success, expanding innovative research, and shaping the future of internal medicine education. As Chief, the successful candidate will lead one of the Department of Internal Medicine's largest and most influential divisions while helping to drive the institution's mission of improving health outcomes through patient care, education, discovery, and community engagement.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Division of General Medicine is the second-largest division within the Department of Internal Medicine and is home to a diverse and collaborative community of physicians, advanced practice providers, scientists, researchers, educators, and professional staff. The Division encompasses the Sections of Medicine/Pediatrics and the Academic Hospitalist Program and maintains a strong reputation for excellence in clinical care, education, health services research, prevention, and healthcare delivery innovation.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, the Chief will provide strategic, operational, and academic leadership across the Division's clinical, educational, and research missions. The successful candidate will partner closely with departmental and health system leadership to expand programs, enhance operational integration, strengthen faculty development, and advance a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

This position offers a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented leader to shape the future direction of General Medicine while elevating the Division's impact across Wayne Health, the School of Medicine, and the communities it serves.

ABOUT WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY & WAYNE HEALTH

For nearly 150 years, the Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSUSOM) has educated physician leaders, scientists, and healthcare innovators who have transformed communities and advanced the practice of medicine. As a premier public research institution recognized for its excellence in research, engagement, and community impact, Wayne State is home to the nation's largest single-campus medical school and remains a leading producer of physicians for the State of Michigan.

Located in the heart of Detroit, the School of Medicine benefits from longstanding affiliations with some of the region's most respected healthcare organizations, including the Detroit Medical Center and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Together, these partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities for clinical innovation, translational research, graduate medical education, and service to one of the nation's most diverse patient populations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Faculty affairs
• Educational and training programs
• Research programs
• Patient care programs
• Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff
• Physician lead for the General Medicine Services at Wayne Health

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will possess:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine and eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Michigan
• Board certification in an Internal Medicine subspecialty
• Eligibility for medical staff privileges at Wayne Health and affiliated clinical sites
• A distinguished record of achievement in academic medicine, including clinical care, education, and scholarly activity
• Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic medical center or comparable healthcare environment
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing faculty, trainees, and future physician leaders
• Qualifications suitable for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor
• Additional advanced degrees and demonstrated success leading strategic program growth, service expansion, or academic innovation are highly desirable.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a thriving and highly visible Division within a nationally recognized academic medical enterprise. The incoming Chief will have the platform, resources, and institutional support to drive meaningful growth, advance innovative clinical and research initiatives, strengthen educational programs, and leave a lasting impact on the future of General Medicine.

For accomplished physician leaders seeking a position that combines strategic influence, academic distinction, clinical excellence, and mission-driven service, Wayne State University School of Medicine and Wayne Health offer an exceptional environment in which to lead and thrive.

Wayne State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic and healthcare community.