Faculty, Geriatrics

WMU Homer Stryker, M.D. School of Medicine; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education and tuition Reimb

Employer-funded retirement plan

Two medical plan options: PPO and HDHP

Up to $6,300 annually for professional

Starting bonus (as applicable)

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 1.0 FTE faculty position in geriatric medicine in Kalamazoo, MI. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

The Division of Geriatrics seeks a dedicated educator and clinician to shape models of care for older adults and engage in resident education and scholarly activity. Responsibilities include teaching in clinical and non-clinical settings, leading clinical research, and developing

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent required for practice.
• Licensure to practice medicine in Michigan or eligibility required.
• Board certification or eligibility required.
• Geriatrics qualification (e.g., CAQ or Board Certification) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in clinical and non-clinical settings, including resident and student education.
• Engage in clinical and basic research; develop research projects.
• Grow and lead clinical services; mentor junior faculty and potential leaders.

Education

MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent

Licensure to practice medicine in Michigan or eligible to obtain a Michigan Medical License

Board-certified or eligible for board certification

Certificate of additional qualifications in Geriatrics through Board Eligibility or Certification

Job description

• Location 1000 OAKLAND DR,KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008-1282,United States
• Base Pay $215,027.00 - $234,870.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt >= .80 fte
• Required Degree Doctorate

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Division of Geriatrics at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) invites applications for a full-time, 1.0 FTE, faculty position in geriatric medicine. Applications for positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

The Division of Geriatrics is a division within the Department of Medicine, with additional clinical affiliation with Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Department of Medical Ethics, Humanities, and Law. The faculty member will have the unique opportunity of playing a vital role in helping to shape the models of care for older people in Kalamazoo and the surrounding area. In addition, the faculty member will be expected to engage in resident and student education, and other scholarly activities. The successful candidate will also work to grow the clinical services of the division.

Southwest Michigan, like many areas of the United States, is in need of geriatricians. Our community partners, Ascension Borgess Hospital and Bronson Methodist Hospital are actively enlarging their services for older patients; the members of the Division will have opportunities to explore partnerships with these in-patient settings, as well as the Geriatrics Clinic at WMed. There is also potential to start new programs in other settings, like Senior Care Partners PACE, nursing homes, and home visits.

• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.
• Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
• Up to $6,300 annually for professional development.
• Starting bonus (as applicable).
• Professional liability insurance coverage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicants should be highly motivated to pursue a career in academic geriatrics. The responsibilities of this position include teaching in clinical and non-clinical settings, clinical research, research project development. There will be opportunities for strong mentorship for canidates who have limited experience. A candidate with leadership skills or interest could be groomed for future leadership opportunities within the division.

The Division of Geriatrics in a newer medical school, WMed, offers an exciting environment to pursue an academic career in geriatrics and help guide the course for growing the program. WMed has a large, state-of-the-art Simulation Center, extensive resources to support clinical research, and abundant opportunities for teaching students and residents, and developing research careers.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent.
• Licensure to practice medicine in Michigan or eligible to obtain a Michigan Medical License.
• Board-certified or eligible for board certification.
• Certificate of additional qualifications in Geriatrics through Board Eligibility or Certification.

Summary

About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)

We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a welcoming, supportive, and engaging culture. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Beacon and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. WMed is the recipient of a $100 million foundational gift and the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide, as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs, with an estimated annual economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program as well as a Master of Science degree program in Biomedical Sciences. We train physicians in 10 residencies and four fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Faculty in the Department of Pathology serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.

The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, faculty and administrative offices, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.

WMed builds upon Kalamazoo's century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school's advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with applicable State and Federal law.

Additional Information

• Company Name: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine