Clinician-Educator: Division of Endocrinology

The University of Texas at Austin: Dell Medical School: Department of Internal Medicine

Location: Austin, TX
Open Date: July 24, 2024

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 for the UT Health Specialty clinic.

About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas Medical Center

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 redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and 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.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals — a UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson — plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The School is partnering closely with the community and regional healthcare providers and payers to provide new models for health promotion, healthcare delivery, and clinical care for the community’s entire population. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Department of Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 20 categorical residents per year, which includes a Primary Care Track and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation, plus 5 preliminary interns in Medicine. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) is a 220-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the inpatient training facility for this program.

About Austin

Austin is a vibrant, lively university city, known for its excellent public K-12 schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country’s best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

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 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. This position may include clinical time at the Federally Qualified Health Clinic which partners with Dell Medical School, with potential opportunities for leadership in the future.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, with residency training in Internal Medicine, and fellowship training in Endocrinology Diabetes, and Metabolism.
• Minimum 5 years experience preferred.
• 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 appointment at an Assistant or Associate Professor level.
• Strong clinical and teaching skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work with community health systems and partners to develop innovative models of care and deliver outstanding care.

Health Starts Here is the strategic plan for The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School. The plan identifies the strategic priorities of today while serving as a roadmap for our future: a world-class academic medical center that sets the standard for excellence in integrated, multidisciplinary patient care, pioneers research with meaningful impact, leads innovation in medical education and catalyzes life sciences entrepreneurship.
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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.

Location: Austin, CO, US

Posted Date: 11/21/2024