General Infectious Diseases MD - Internal Medicine - M89601

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinician Educator in Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will participate in teaching medical students, residents and fellows in inpatient and outpatient settings and build outpatient ID clinics in transplant infectious disease.

The appointment will involve research activities and scholarly work, and maintaining a clinical ID practice.

Qualifications

• Board eligible/board certified M.D. (or equivalent) with Infectious Diseases experience.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience with Infectious Diseases.
• Record of publication and conference dissemination in the faculty's area.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and professionalism among faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents and fellows in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead and participate in funded research and scholarly activities; disseminate findings at meetings and in publications.
• Maintain an active clinical Infectious Diseases practice and mentor learners in ID clinics and rounds.

Skills

Infectious diseases expertise

Academic teaching

Mentoring residents

Professional collaboration

Education

MD/MBBS/DO

Job description

Advertising Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit:

School Of Medicine MBU

Department:

Internal Medicine

The overarching mission of the Department of Internal Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in each facet of its tripartite mission: To educate the physicians and health care professionals of tomorrow, the physicians and health care professionals of today and the community-at-large; To provide superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using state-of-the-art knowledge and resources; and To conduct and disseminate cutting-edge biomedical research and scholarship, with a focus on translational research that can be quickly applied to the care of patients. The Division of Infectious Diseases provides clinical care to patients with all types of infectious processes in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Division of Infectious Disease of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks applicants for new Clinician Educator in the specialty of Infectious Diseases. The qualified individual should be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine. The candidate must qualify for an appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, and have demonstrated expertise in the management of patients with complex infectious disease. She/he must demonstrate experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University. The successful candidate will participate as Clinician-Educator in the teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents and Infectious Disease fellows in inpatient and outpatient settings, will establish outpatient clinics in transplant infectious disease and will contribute to the overall scholarly and research activities of the Division.

1. Teaching Time and effort shall be devoted to teaching and teaching-related activities. This shall include medical students, dental students, graduate students, allied health students, residents, fellows, and colleagues where appropriate. Teaching responsibilities also shall be considered to include preparation of instructional materials, evaluative materials, testing and maintenance of personal professional skills through continuing education, advising and mentoring trainees, and participation in academic reinforcement programs.

1. Research Time and effort of shall be devoted to funded research-related activities. Efforts to obtain funding for your research in areas of focus consistent with the mission of the School of Medicine and Department must be demonstrated during your employment. In addition, reasonable scholarly activities, such as publications, presentations at national meetings and participation in appropriate academic organizations, are expected.

1. Clinical Time and effort shall be devoted to the provision of clinical services. You are expected to maintain a practice in Infectious Diseases (ID) to include both inpatient and outpatient service. You are expected to integrate students and residents into this service.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Board eligible/board certified M.D. (or equivalent M.B.B.S or D.O.) with experience in infectious diseases or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience with Infectious Diseases
• Record of publication and conference dissemination demonstrating expertise in the faculty's area of research
• 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, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience with Infectious Diseases

Salary Range:

Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

ORP Eligible:

No

Rank:

Open

Tenure:

Ineligible

Months:

12 months

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Rebecca Mullin
Contact Email: [e-mail]