Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice Pediatric Cytogenetics

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch is recruiting an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) to join our Medical Genetics and Metabolism team. This position will evaluate, diagnose, manage, treat, and counsel patients of all ages with hereditary disorders. The specialist will provide diagnostic services for establishing diagnosis utilizing cytogenetic, molecular, genomic, and biochemical testing. The physician will implement disease specific interventions such as surveillance protocols, enzyme replacement therapy, gene therapies, etc. As an academic appointment the provider will provide education in the form of lectures and rotation experience for a variety of trainees including medical students, physician assistant students, genetic counseling students, pediatric residents, maternal fetal medicine fellows, surgical oncology fellows, and dietetic interns.

Requirements

• Completed an approved residency or fellowship training program in Medical Genetics.
• Possess a Texas Medical License without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Genetics.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Biochemical Genetics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, manage, treat, and counsel patients of all ages with hereditary disorders.
• Provide diagnostic services utilizing cytogenetic, molecular, genomic, and biochemical testing.
• Implement disease specific interventions such as surveillance protocols, enzyme replacement therapy, and gene therapies.
• Provide education in the form of lectures and rotation experience for medical students, physician assistant students, genetic counseling students, pediatric residents, maternal fetal medicine fellows, surgical oncology fellows, and dietetic interns.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed