Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Pediatrics

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This faculty member in the Division of Pediatrics will have specific clinical expertise in the management of critically ill cancer patients. They will provide clinical patient care, with the majority of their time spent in the PICU, and perform clinical procedures pertinent to delivering standard care to critically ill pediatric patients. The role also involves maintaining a supportive research, teaching, and clinical practice environment for trainees and clinical team members. The Children’s Hospital at MD Anderson evaluates 700-800 new patients and consultations annually, many of whom seek care for aggressive malignancy. Resources are available for significant contributions to understanding pediatric malignancy through interactions within and outside of pediatrics, strengthening strategic alliances with pharmaceutical companies, and promoting interdisciplinary/interdepartmental clinical activities and translational research programs to advance therapies. The candidate should possess skills to lead and develop new clinical/translational programs and demonstrate excellence, extensive clinical training, and research accomplishments in the area. The department has an active fellowship program, faculty participation in COG, a survivorship program, and a vibrant supportive care program.

Requirements

Completed an M.D. or DO degree from an accredited medical school or equivalent.
Completed residency training in an approved American Pediatric residency program or equivalent.
Board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or foreign equivalent if applicable.
Board certified/eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or foreign equivalent if applicable or obtain Pediatric Critical Care Medicine board certification within five years of employment.
Licensed as a physician in the state of Texas.
Skills to lead and develop new clinical/translational programs.
Demonstrated excellence and extensive clinical training and research accomplishments in the area.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical patient care with the majority of the time spent in the PICU.
Perform clinical procedures that encompass those pertinent to delivering standard care to the critically ill pediatric patient.
Maintain a supportive research, teaching, and clinical practice environment for trainees and clinical team members.
Lead and develop new clinical/translational programs.