Dermatology Hospitalist - M60525

Mission or Goal of Unit:
To provide the highest quality care to patients with skin disorders in an atmosphere of compassion and caring and to contribute exceptional dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons to the physician workforce.

Chief Purpose of this position:
The chief purpose of this position is to provide high quality, clinical dermatology expertise in the care of VCU Health System inpatients and VCUHS patients for whom Dermatology consultation is requested, educate the next generation of dermatology physicians and contribute to the research portfolio of the Department of Dermatology.

Position Responsibilities:


Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities to include supervision of residents and medical students. He/she will be expected to participate in Grand Rounds presentations and may choose to speak in other forums on the medical campus.

Research
Faculty member should be aware of the Department’s expectation of publishing and should seek opportunities to become involved in clinical research projects.

Service
Faculty member will be expected to embrace the Department’s commitment to the University goals and missions through volunteering for various administrative functions (e.g., participation on committees) as well as participate in the department’s community outreach efforts. Further, faculty member may choose to pursue service interests in national dermatologic organizations.


Clinical
Faculty member will provide clinical treatment to patients, either with or without residents, a minimum of four clinical sessions per week (one week=ten sessions).

Required Qualifications:
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a medical license in Virginia.
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Dermatology or Board-Certified in Internal Medicine with specialized training in medical dermatology.- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Engagement in ongoing scholarly activity.