Duke Pediatric Hepatology Faculty Position

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Duke University School of Medicine is seeking early or mid-career faculty, at the assistant, or associate professor level, with expertise in pediatric hepatology. The candidate will ideally be board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology.

The Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, and Nutrition advances the treatment of pediatric gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and nutritional disorders through coordinated patient care, research, and educational activities. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and dietitians provide state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures and comprehensive therapeutic services for both common and rare diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, and liver. Duke has the largest pediatric liver transplant program in North Carolina and the surrounding region, a robust living donor program, and a growing intestinal/multivisceral transplant program. The division collaborates on patient care with the Divisions of Pediatric Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Psychology, Physical Therapy, and more. Visit Duke Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Visit Duke Pediatric Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition to learn more. Further information about related to Dukes efforts in pediatric liver transplant can be found at https://www.dukehealth.org/pediatric-treatments/pediatric-transplants/pediatric-liver-transplant.

The greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, has a population of more than two million residents that offers diverse opportunities. From urban loft living to suburban and rural family homes with acreage - there are options for every lifestyle. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) lies in the midst of the area, a globally prominent research and development center conceived around the main academic centers - Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University. This trio of leading universities, combined with the RTP, has helped create a region that is culturally diverse, economically resilient, and nationally recognized as a wonderful place to live.  To learn more about the Duke and Greater Triangle communities, visit https://www.discoverdurham.com/

Eligible candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree and be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Gastroenterology and for those interested in hepatology, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology. 

*Duke University School of Medicine: Department of Pediatrics

Duke has a long tradition of excellence in Pediatrics, dating back to Dr. Wilburt C. Davison, who was the first dean of Duke University School of Medicine and also served as the first chair of Pediatrics at Duke. Many of our faculty are leaders in their fields and are members of prestigious national and international organizations, including the Society for Pediatric Research, American Pediatric Society, American Board of Pediatrics, and Institute of Medicine, among others. Our Department currently includes approximately 270 faculty, 75 residents, and 60 subspecialty fellows. We have placed major emphasis on our training programs, and we offer outstanding residency training experiences in pediatrics and medicine-pediatrics and superb fellowship training experiences in almost all pediatric subspecialties. Our faculty, fellows, and residents are involved in a wide array of clinical, translational, and basic research programs and take advantage of the spirit of collaboration that characterizes Duke. The Duke Department of Pediatrics has consistently ranked in the top two pediatrics departments in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings of NIH funding since 2017.

*Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Duke Department of Pediatrics is committed to achieving equity in health outcomes for all children through outstanding clinical care, advances in research, and excellence in education. We emphasize strategies and practices that promote a culture of diversity, (health) equity, and inclusion.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment without regard to an individuals age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Visit the Duke Pediatrics Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website to learn more EDI efforts within the Department of Pediatrics.  https://pediatrics.duke.edu/equity-diversity-and-inclusion

Please Note: In order to be considered for this position, you must attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and then complete the Duke required information on the following page.