Pediatrics Faculty in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

Description

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Department of Pediatrics seeks a faculty member in its Ian M. Burr Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Assistant and Associate Professor level on the Clinical Educator (CE) or Clinical Practice (CP) tracks. The Division is currently comprised of seventeen faculty members, one clinical psychologist, seven nurse practitioners and supports an ACGME-approved fellowship training program and a robust research program.

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

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.

Among the largest pediatric endocrinology clinical and research programs in the southeast, over 22,000 outpatient visits are seen annually by our team.  Our Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology clinics are geographically separate on our main campus. All physicians are expected to provide care in both settings. We have a strong outreach program to seven offsite locations in middle Tennessee. Over 4,000 children and adolescents are followed in the Children's Diabetes Program, which includes Prediabetes, CF-Related Diabetes clinics, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes programs, and a Type 1 Diabetes Immunotherapy Clinic.  The diabetes program is Recognized by the ADA for its Diabetes Self-Management Education Program and staffed by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, pump specialists, and registered dieticians. We have a strong focus on outpatient education of new-onset diabetes. The Children's Endocrinology Program includes distinct clinical programs for Turner Syndrome, Metabolic Bone Disease, Pediatric Lipid Disorders, Differences in Sex Development, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Pediatric Head and Neck Endocrine Cancer, Adrenoleukodystrophy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).  Programs have dedicated Child Life Specialists, social workers, clinical psychologists, and a specialty pharmacist.

The Division has a very strong clinical and basic research portfolio, including an excellent infrastructure for clinical research. We are a Clinical Center in the Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet consortium among numerous other clinical research affiliations. Currently, there are 49 active clinical trials in the Division: 27 in diabetes and 22 in metabolic bone disease and obesity.

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 U.S. medical schools, 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.

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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 Pediatric Endocrinology, have a strong record of clinical care, have a strong record of clinical care, medical evaluation, and scholarship. Preferred applicants will possess outstanding skills in leadership and organization/administration and demonstrate commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, education, and mentorship.

We encourage the applications of individuals with dual training in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (MedPeds) Endocrinology.

Application Instructions

Applications, including a current CV and cover letter, should be submitted through 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:
William Russell, MD
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology
Director, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
bill.russell@vumc.org

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.