Pediatrics Faculty, Division of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine

Description

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Department of Pediatrics seeks a faculty member in its Division of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine. The Division is currently comprised of 17 faculty members and supports an ACGME-approved residency training program in Clinical Genetics and a robust research program.  

Academic rank, track, and compensation will be dependent upon qualifications.  VUMC offers a generous benefits package to its faculty.

Job Description

Responsibilities of this position include providing direct patient care in inpatient and ambulatory settings, medical education of students and trainees, and participation in clinical research and/or quality improvement.

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in research, education, and patient care. The Department is home to approximately 500 dedicated faculty members and providers and consistently ranks in the top ten in NIH funding among academic departments of pediatrics, offering an exceptional work environment with the opportunity to perform superb multi-disciplinary care, education, and research.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is ranked in 10 out of 11 pediatric specialty programs in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Children’s Hospitals.”  The Children’s Hospital currently has 325 inpatient beds and is near completion of two additional floors which will result in more than 400 beds for the Children’s Hospital.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in the heart of Nashville, a thriving city of commerce, finance, healthcare, and music. Nashville is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.

• Click here to learn more about the Department of Pediatrics.
• Click here for more information about the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
• Click here for more information about living in Nashville, Tennessee.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a medical doctorate or equivalent, hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee, be Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics, and have a strong record of clinical care, medical education, and scholarship.

Application Instructions

Applications, including a current CV and cover letter, should be submitted through the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine job board, click “Apply Now” to submit.  Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

Please direct inquiries to Rizwan Hamid MD, PhD, Director Division of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.