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Division Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics
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Division Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics
Position: Division Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Virginia (UVA) Department of Pediatrics.
Overview: The University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics invites applications for the position of Division Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Qualified pediatric gastroenterologists at the Associate or Full Professor level are encouraged to apply. Step into a leadership role at one of the premier academic medical centers, where professional excellence meets an extraordinary quality of life.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at UVA, overseeing clinical services, trainee education, research initiatives, and administrative operations.
Develop and implement divisional goals aligned with departmental strategy, advance clinical and academic programs, and support an active ACGME‑accredited fellowship.
Manage eight faculty members specializing in areas such as inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric liver transplantation, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, disorders of gut‑brain interaction, nutrition, quality improvement, and medical education.
Ensure the division continues to provide comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology subspecialty care, including inpatient services, more than 7,000 outpatient visits, and 1,500 procedures annually for patients throughout Virginia and beyond.
Lead multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives focusing on inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric liver transplantation, and mental health in children with chronic illnesses.
Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. with eligibility for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty.
Board certified or board eligible in pediatric gastroenterology.
Academic rank at the Associate or Full Professor level, with a proven track record in research and clinical excellence.
Experience managing multiple NIH R01 grants or similar scholarly programs is preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to innovation in patient‑ and family‑centered care.
UVA Health Accomplishments
#1 children’s hospital in Virginia for five consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report).
#28 in neonatology; Top 50 in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health; #30 in pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery; #21 (tie) in pediatric nephrology; #49 in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology; #42 in pediatric orthopaedics; #34 in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery; #29 in pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery; #39 in pediatric urology.
Application Instructions Please complete your application online at https://apply.interfolio.com/171147 and attach the following documents:
Cover letter
CV/resume
The names, titles, and contact information (including email) for three references
Contact Information For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Richard Kravitz at CAV2ZF@uvahealth.org. For questions about the application process, contact Karon Harrington at fak3ph@virginia.edu.
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Overview: The University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics invites applications for the position of Division Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Qualified pediatric gastroenterologists at the Associate or Full Professor level are encouraged to apply. Step into a leadership role at one of the premier academic medical centers, where professional excellence meets an extraordinary quality of life.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at UVA, overseeing clinical services, trainee education, research initiatives, and administrative operations.
Develop and implement divisional goals aligned with departmental strategy, advance clinical and academic programs, and support an active ACGME‑accredited fellowship.
Manage eight faculty members specializing in areas such as inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric liver transplantation, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, disorders of gut‑brain interaction, nutrition, quality improvement, and medical education.
Ensure the division continues to provide comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology subspecialty care, including inpatient services, more than 7,000 outpatient visits, and 1,500 procedures annually for patients throughout Virginia and beyond.
Lead multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives focusing on inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric liver transplantation, and mental health in children with chronic illnesses.
Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. with eligibility for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty.
Board certified or board eligible in pediatric gastroenterology.
Academic rank at the Associate or Full Professor level, with a proven track record in research and clinical excellence.
Experience managing multiple NIH R01 grants or similar scholarly programs is preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to innovation in patient‑ and family‑centered care.
UVA Health Accomplishments
#1 children’s hospital in Virginia for five consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report).
#28 in neonatology; Top 50 in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health; #30 in pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery; #21 (tie) in pediatric nephrology; #49 in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology; #42 in pediatric orthopaedics; #34 in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery; #29 in pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery; #39 in pediatric urology.
Application Instructions Please complete your application online at https://apply.interfolio.com/171147 and attach the following documents:
Cover letter
CV/resume
The names, titles, and contact information (including email) for three references
Contact Information For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Richard Kravitz at CAV2ZF@uvahealth.org. For questions about the application process, contact Karon Harrington at fak3ph@virginia.edu.
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