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Virginia Commonwealth University

Pediatric Neuro Oncologist, Department of Pediatrics- SOM

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214


Mission or Goal of Unit:

The Department of Pediatrics, division of PediatricHematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at the Children's Hospital ofRichmond (CHoR) is seeking a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist to support theprogram of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology. Children's Hospital of Richmond of theVirginia Commonwealth University Health System has committed itself to transformingthe division into a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care,teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research.

Chief Purpose of this position:

The department seeks a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist that will provide support to the division in itscontinuity of care for new and existing patients. The division and CHoR arepart of the NCI-designated Massey Cancer Center. Currently, the division is theonly facility providing pediatric stem cell transplantation in Virginia. ThePediatric Neuro-oncology section includes an outstanding team of neurosurgeonsand neuroradiology expertise and will work closely with the adultneuro-oncology program headed by Dr. Mariza Daras. Additionally, the divisionoffers a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship with support for a fourthyear.

Position Responsibilities:Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilitiesin the area of Critical Care Medicine. Faculty member will provide teaching andmentorship to medical students, residents, and Fellows when applicable.Research: Faculty member will have working knowledge in basicresearch methods and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomesresearch that division may play an active role in pursuing.Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental,hospital, or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, as well as professionalactivities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a pediatric neuro-oncologistfor the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric HematologyOncology.Required Qualifications:

Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/OncologyDemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUPreferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in an academic medical center

Position Type:

ClinicalFull time equivalent:

100Tenure:

OpenRank:

OpenMonths:

12Department: SOM, Pediatrics

Salary:

Commensurate

ORP Eligible:

Yes

Contact Information:Contact Name:

Erin FlexonContact Email:

erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org