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
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