Clinician Educator - Division of Endocrinology

Clinician Educator - Division of Endocrinology

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School
Department: Internal Medicine
Posted: Jan 18, 2022
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Internal Medicine at Dell Medical School is seeking a candidate for a full-time non-tenure clinician educator position.

The position will call for provision of both inpatient consultation and outpatient clinical service. The position will require management of the full spectrum of endocrine conditions including but not limited to: types 1 and 2 diabetes to include use of advanced technologies (insulin pumps, CGM), thyroid disorders including thyroid cancer and its post-operative management, pituitary disorders including pituitary tumors and their post-operative management, adrenal disorders, reproductive system disorders, disorders of calcium metabolism and bone, lipid disorders, transgender medicine.

About Dell Med

Dell Medical School (DMS) is the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. An extraordinary commitment of resources, both public and private, has been made to enable its development and success. The Dell Medical School enrolled its first class of 50 undergraduate medical students in June of 2016 and graduated this first class in 2020. In February 2020, the Dell Medical School received full LCME accreditation. As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the re-design of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education.

Dell Medical School's mission is to revolutionize how people get and stay healthy by:

● Educating leaders who transform health care;

● Evolving new models of person-centered, multidisciplinary care that reward value;

● Advancing innovation from discovery to outcomes;

● Improving health in our community as a model for the nation; and

● Redesigning the academic health environment to better serve society.

About the Endocrine Division

The endocrine division at Dell Medical School provides high-quality, collaborative clinical care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings for a broad spectrum of patients with varying health needs. The division is heavily involved in teaching medical students and residents in the clinical and classroom settings. The undergraduate endocrine curriculum and undergraduate and graduate clinical rotations are rated very highly by learners. The endocrine division participates regularly in multidisciplinary care conferences including endocrine-surgery conference and pituitary conference.

About the Department

The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 129 faculty, 68 residents, and 21 fellows. The residency program includes a Categorical Track, Primary Care Track, and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation. Current fellowship programs include Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Hospital Medicine Fellowship in Quality and Patient Safety, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship, and a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship. The department also co-hosts a Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship with the Department of Oncology and the Livestrong Cancer Institutes of Dell Medical School. The Department is comprised of 11 Divisions, and collaborates closely with other Departments in the School of Medicine and across the UT Austin Campus. We are partnered with a number of care delivery organizations in the Austin/Travis County community, including the Seton-Ascension system, Community Care, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC-UT) is a 210-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the primary inpatient training facility for our residents and fellows. Seton Medical Center of Austin is a 524-bed, tertiary regional referral center with advanced programs in cardiac care.

DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) statement

The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• A track record of provision of high-quality, collaborative clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Experience educating residents and medical students
• Excellent teaching evaluations

Preference will be given to those with at least 3 years of experience in independent clinical practice. Spanish language fluency is appreciated, but not required.

• MD or DO, with residency training in Internal Medicine, and fellowship training in Endocrinology Diabetes, and Metabolism.
• Board certification or board eligibility (if within 2 years of fellowship completion) in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
• Texas state medical license or eligibility for application.
• Eligible for faculty appointment with the Dell Medical School as Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be granted a faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience.
• Ability to work with community health systems and partners to develop innovative models of care and deliver outstanding care.

Application Instructions

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/89904 jeid-dbcd701e0967494db508208f05c70e49