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About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana.
About the Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital of the University of Illinois is home to >120 faculty, 39 Pediatric Residents, 16 Med/Peds Residents, 14 Fellows, and a growing, nationally ranked pediatric research program. Each year, our faculty receives more than $20 million in research grants. The Partnership for Pediatric Care encompassing the inpatient units at Children's Hospital of the University of Illinois (CHUI) and Cook County Health includes more than 110 beds (16 pediatric intensive care, 24 step-down, and 70 neonatal intensive care unit). Designations include Level III NICU, PCCC (critical care), EDAP (emergency room), and Burn and Trauma (CCH). The Partnership for Pediatric Care provides convenient access to outpatient services at more than 30 locations including Mile Square Federally Qualified Health Centers and Cook County Health clinics. Each year, the Partnership for Pediatric Care serves more than 100,000 children with nearly 230,000 visits. The Department of Pediatrics has the primary leadership role in the child health enterprise across UI Health.
About the Division of Adolescent Medicine
The division is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive, care to adolescents in the surrounding community and across the State of Illinois. We provide primarily outpatient services with minimal inpatient work. The practice treats teens and young adults (12-25) for both primary care needs as well as sub-specialty care in female reproductive health, weight management, eating disorders, and other diverse adolescent-specific conditions. Candidates have an opportunity to participate in a myriad of research projects including sexual and reproductive health advocacy, youth HIV as part of the ATN (Adolescent Trials Network), as well our teen preventive mental health studies, which includes a global network of collaborators and over 1000 adolescent participants enrolled.
Description:
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking an Open Rank Faculty (Adolescent Medicine) to join our team. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience.
We are seeking enthusiastic applicants with strong clinical skills and a commitment to academic excellence. Primary responsibility will be in clinical care, teaching, service, scholarly activity, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The proportion of responsibilities will be dependent on applicant's interests, experience, and expertise.
The candidate will have opportunities to develop their own scholarly/clinical niche. Skill in placing and removing LARCs is preferred. Applicants will participate in the teaching of medical students, pediatric residents, and Adolescent Medicine fellows. There is an excellent opportunity for clinical and basic sciences research. This position also includes the opportunity to serve as an Academic Program Director for the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship.
Qualifications:
- MD or Equivalent.
- Successful completion of residency in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Medicine-Pediatrics, or Family Medicine.
- Unrestricted Illinois Medical Licensure.
- BC/BE in Adolescent Medicine.
- 3-5 years post fellowship experience preferred.
- Knowledge and skill in placing and removing LARCs is preferred.
For fullest consideration apply by May 31, 2024 at uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8496?c=uic. Upload CV, Cover Letter, and contact information for minimum of three references.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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