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BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY

Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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The Department of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB), and Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo is actively recruiting candidates for the position of Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine. This faculty position will provide leadership to the physicians and staff in the Division of Adolescent Medicine focusing on the health and psychosocial needs of adolescents and young adults, ages 12-30, which includes both an inpatient hospital section and 2 outpatient locations. Qualified candidates will be appointed at the Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor level commensurate to rank.

Subspecialty Patient Services

Eating disorders

Sexually transmitted diseases

Alcohol and substance abuse

Mental health conditions

Reproductive health care

Gender dysphoria

Chronic disease

Division Chief Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership and further develop the clinical operations and scholarship within the division

Recruit and mentor academically outstanding faculty members

Grow multidisciplinary clinical programs

Oversee the education of medical students and residents in Adolescent Medicine

Supervise and collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner and dietician in the division

Expand research activities of the Division and participate in collaborative research projects within the division and with other departments or institutions

Engage in scholarly research initiatives and activities, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance patient care related to adolescent health and medicine

Contribute to the advancement of adolescent medicine services within the department, promoting evidence-based practices and innovative approaches

Participate in Department of Pediatrics Division Chiefs and Department of Pediatrics Faculty meetings

Serve as a resource for colleagues, medical staff, and healthcare professionals in matters related to adolescent health

UBMD Pediatrics is one of 18 practice plans within UBMD Physicians’ Group, the single largest medical group in Western New York. We provide premier health care to infants, children, adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we have 17 pediatric subspecialties. Our physicians make up the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for the inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

Qualifications

MD, DO, or equivalent degree

Board certified in Pediatrics and/or Adolescent Medicine

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