Associate Fellowship Program Director

DIVISION OF RHEUMATOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

The Division of Rheumatology at the University of Michigan is recruiting an Associate Fellowship Program Director at Assistant or Associate Professor rank. We are seeking a candidate to assist the Program Director in all aspects of their duties. This will include carrying out reporting responsibilities to the Rheumatology Division Chief, University of Michigan Office of Graduate Medical Education, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, supervising and evaluating Rheumatology Fellows in ambulatory clinics and on the inpatient consult service and developing and implementing educational instruments. Demonstrated success in medical education theory and practice is desirable. The successful candidate must be a role model of professionalism and clinical excellence.

The University of Michigan offers unmatched clinical resources and research infrastructure, a culture of innovation, and deep commitment to cross-disciplinary interactions. The Division of Rheumatology provides over 27,000 ambulatory patient visits/year at four locations in and surrounding Ann Arbor and has an exceptionally busy inpatient consult service. We are the major tertiary referral center for our region of more than 10 million. With over 40 active faculty, a vibrant research portfolio, a robust clinical training program with 8 fellows, and a recently renewed T32 Training Grant, we are committed to the tripartite academic mission. Our Division has exceptional strengths in scleroderma, SLE, anti-phospholipid syndrome and other areas. For more information, please visit our website at: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/intmed/divisions/rheumatology.

Additional Information:

Required qualifications include MD or equivalent, ability to obtain a Michigan Medical License, and ABIM certification in Rheumatology. Prior relevant academic experience and evidence of competence in clinical care and teaching is expected.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants should email their curriculum vitae along with a 1-page letter of interest to Division Chief, John Varga, MD at: UMRheumatology@umich.edu.

Mission Statement

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at the University of Michigan is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our patients through advanced and compassionate care, cutting edge research, and training the next generation of rheumatologists.

Background Screening:

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U-M EEO/AA Statement:

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the university. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected Veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Internal Medicine – Rheumatology, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or Veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.