Faculty Physician - Pediatric Gastroenterology – Academic Track, Clinical Scholarship

The Department of Pediatrics and The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on an academic track to join the Pediatric Gastroenterology team.

A candidate with an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease is desired but not required.

The team comprises seven Pediatric Gastroenterology physicians and three Pediatric Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioners.

• This position will include clinical duties working in the MHealth Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital and Clinics.

• Additional responsibilities will include participation in the instructing of medical students, residents, and fellows, clinical practice through MPhysicians, and participation in service activities on behalf of the department, the medical school, and your profession.

• The successful candidate will participate in research projects and other academic/scholarly activities either as a collaborator or independent researcher and participate in faculty development activities tailored to the candidate’s career interests and goals.

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE).

• Faculty will be active in their national organizations and cultivate an academic environment for medical students, residents and faculty.

The Division plays a leading and integral role in providing full spectrum of care in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.  We are an active member of Improve Care Now (ICN) and our research portfolio consists of clinical research in the gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease,  nutrition, chronic pancreatitis, and medical education. The Division is home to a nationally recognized program in pediatric pancreatology and total pancreatectomy, pancreatic islet autotransplantation and has a robust liver transplant program. In addition, our division participates in the Rare Disease program at the University of Minnesota, recently recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National Organization of Rare Diseases. The Division continues to maintain highest ambitions for excellence in all three of its major missions: patient services, teaching, and research.

• Graduate of an accredited Pediatric residency and three years fellowship-training program in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

• Board eligible/certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

• This role is dually employed and applicants should complete the corresponding application for this position here

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site: .

• The mission of the Department of Pediatrics is to generate new knowledge through research, to apply this new knowledge to the highest quality health care for the prevention and treatment of illness in children, and to provide the best possible education of the next generation of medical students, physicians, and other health professionals in childhood disease prevention, treatment, research, and advocacy. Through this mission the Department seeks to improve the lives of children in our community, nation, and the world.

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

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