Job Description

Institution: University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics, Section of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology

Position Overview:

• Full-time faculty position at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.
• Focus on clinical care of children with pediatric rheumatologic disorders in the ambulatory setting.
• Perform inpatient consults at UVA Children’s Hospital.
• Teach and supervise trainees and students.
• Opportunity to take a leadership role in growing a clinical pediatric rheumatology program at UVA.
• Collaborate with the Section to advance clinical, educational, and scholarly goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient and inpatient clinical care for pediatric rheumatology patients.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Lead and develop the pediatric rheumatology program.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the Department of Pediatrics and beyond.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established academic pediatric rheumatologist with leadership experience.
• Active research program in pediatric rheumatology.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical doctorate (M.D. or equivalent).
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.
• Completed ACGME-accredited Pediatric Rheumatology training program.
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology.

Division Highlights:

• Nationally recognized Food Allergy, Immunodeficiency, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis programs.
• New pediatric bone marrow transplant program for immunology collaboration.
• Collaboration opportunities with Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Radiology, Transplant Surgery, and adult Gastroenterology.
• Research programs in cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, aerodigestive conditions, primary ciliary dyskinesia, sleep medicine, and neuromuscular weaknesses.

Institution Highlights:

• UVA Health System: Premier medical and research institution in Virginia.
• UVA Children’s Hospital: Ranked #1 in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.
• Located in Charlottesville, VA, offering outstanding outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and a high quality of life.

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