Pediatric Geneticist - Thriving Academic Department

The University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics seeks an MD/DO Physician, board certified or eligible in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor/Academic Track.

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Position Highlights:

• The division now includes 6 MD Geneticists and 1 Pediatric APP working with 10 Genetic Counselors.
• We provide care for a large patient population from across the State of Minnesota and region that includes many with highly acute disorders. We are the largest Genetics service in the State and region, and care for a wide diversity of conditions.
• We led the creation of a new NORD-supported Rare Disease Center of Excellence (RDCoE), which will serve as the epicenter for rare disease research and cutting-edge clinical care programs in our Center.
• Responsibilities will include 80% clinical care for children and adults with opportunities to teach at all levels and engage in clinical and/or translational research.

About the Department:

The Department of Pediatrics is a thriving academic department with over 380 full-time faculty and ranks in the top 10 nationally in NIH funding. Children are cared for at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, opened in 2011.

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About the Division:

The Division of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism provides high-quality, compassionate, thoughtful care through commitment, vigorous scientific collaborations, and interdisciplinary efforts. The faculty are highly interactive and the Department of Pediatrics provides strong support for faculty development. The division has a robust research portfolio and collaborates with other pediatric specialists across the spectrum of the department.

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There are a number of Programs and Centers throughout the Medical School and University that are available for collaboration: Learn more about our Gene Therapy Center, Institute for Personalized Medicine, Mucopolysaccharidosis Center, ALD and Leukodystrophy Center, Neurodevelopmental Program in Rare Disease, Lysosomal Disease Network, the UMN Genomics Center, and Center for Orphan Drug Research.

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Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and Pediatric-Medical Genetic fellowship-training program. Graduates of an accredited ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Internal Medicine-Medical Genetics fellowship-training program could be considered with the appropriate experience in care of pediatric patients.
• Candidates must be board-certified or eligible by either of The American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG), American Board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Pediatrics
• Licensed or ability to obtain a medical license and DEA certificate in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Ability to work in the United States. 

About University of Minnesota Physicians

COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC MEDICINE

For more than two decades, University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) has been the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality, innovative and leading-edge care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

We have world-leading experts in a broad range of specialties and primary care, are committed to the discovery of cures and treatments and provide patients access to the latest evidence-based care. University of Minnesota Physicians owns and operates specialty and family medicine clinics, employs more than 1,200 physicians and 2,400 providers and staff, and contributes a significant portion of operating revenue to support the University of Minnesota Medical School’s research and education priorities.