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Infectious Disease Faculty Opportunities with Newly Opened Medical School

Employer
Merritt Hawkins
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Posted Date
Jul 28, 2017
Reference
ID-38449

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Specialty
Infectious Disease
Position Type
Permanent

Job Details

Merritt Hawkins has partnered with the department of Medicine at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (WMed) in the recruitment of faculty for the division of Infectious Diseases. WMed is a collaboration involving Western Michigan University, a top 100 national public doctoral university in the U.S., and two award-winning teaching hospitals, nationally recognized for innovation and quality. WMed is one of the few U.S. medical schools in several decades to be built entirely from the ground up. Opened in June 2014, the medical school's new 350,000 square foot educational building underwent a $68 million renovation and expansion including a 24,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art simulation center. Applicants at all faculty ranks will be considered. There is the possibility for appointment as Division Chief for a highly qualified candidate with a strong track record of academic achievements and leadership. There are also opportunities for applicants who are dually board certified in adult and pediatric infectious diseases. 

Division faculty provide a broad range of inpatient and ambulatory clinical services as well as resident and medical student education. Further details include:

  • 100% Infectious disease practice wide range of cases and diverse patient population draw area includes rural and urban communities, as well as mid-to-large sized metros
  • Inpatient consults only, no direct admissions opportunities in Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship for interested candidates
  • Two thirds of time spent on clinical and teaching responsibilities, one third of time available for academic and scholarly pursuits
  • Established Center for Clinical Research allows opportunities and resources for developing clinical research programs

The community of Kalamazoo, Michigan...

Kalamazoo is known for its community focus and emphasis on access to quality education at all levels. This metro area of over 325,000 people has something to offer everyone! Monthly art hops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, weekly festivals, craft breweries and wineries give this college town an exciting energy. Historic architecture juxtaposed with modern concepts preserve charm and authenticity while fostering innovation. Strong public school systems and a variety of private school options are available; a nationally renowned program, the Kalamazoo Promise, is available in which graduates of public schools receive free tuition to attend public and private colleges in the state. The city is conveniently located in close proximity to the gorgeous beaches of Lake Michigan, multiple ski resorts, and a quick train ride away from Chicago and Detroit.

Company

Merritt Hawkins, the nation’s premier physician search and consulting firm, has an entire division for Department of Academic Medicine Recruitment exclusively dedicated to assisting academic medical facilities in the staffing of faculty, core staff and key leadership roles. For more than 30 years, Merritt Hawkins has partnered with leading U.S. academic institutions, providing expertise in locating, matching and placing the most qualified academic physicians and healthcare professionals.

Company info
Website
Telephone
800-876-0500
Location
8840 Cypress Waters Boulevard
Suite 300
Dallas
TX
75019
US

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