Academic Specialist in Menopause and Sexual Health

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at BIDMC is seeking a full-time physician specializing in Menopause and Sexual Health. This is a unique opportunity for a clinician committed to evidence-based, inclusive care, scholarly advancement, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance women’s midlife and sexual health across diverse populations. We are building a comprehensive menopause and sexual health program that incorporates nutrition, diet, exercise, sexual therapy, along with hormonal management and pelvic floor physical therapy, to address the concerns of our patient population.

The ideal candidate will have clinical expertise in the management of menopause, complex hormonal therapies, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), and female sexual dysfunction, as well as a strong interest in academic growth through research, education, and program leadership.

The Department will be actively engaged in the exciting new clinical collaboration between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, BIDMC, and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only free-standing adult inpatient cancer hospital. As this collaboration will bring together world-class clinicians to deliver transformational cancer care, the ideal candidate will have an interest in treating sexual health and menopausal concerns arising from cancer treatment and therapeutics.

Our department prioritizes a culture of collaboration and collegiality that emphasizes providing world-class, highly personalized care to patients through all stages of life. In order to reach patients where they live, we have full spectrum reproductive care clinics based in the community, including Chelsea, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Dorchester, and Lexington.  We are also extraordinarily dedicated to teaching and research excellence.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) with board certification in OB/GYN
• Eligibility for medical licensure in MA
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in menopause and sexual health
• Experience or strong interest in academic medicine and teaching
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive care
• Strong commitment to teaching
• Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Preferred Qualifications

• NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) and/or ISSWSH, AASECT training
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarship or grants
• Experience with collaborative care models and clinical program development

Academic appointment at the level of Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH).  BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.