Summary

Academic General Pediatrics seeking passionate pediatric or Med/Peds BC/BE candidates for Assistant Professor.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Academic General Pediatrics seeks a dynamic M.D. or D.O. to join our diverse division at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. The main clinical role of this Assistant Professor position is to work as a preceptor with medical students, residents, and fellows in the continuity setting. The Texas Children’s Hospital Primary Care Practice is an academic-based primary care practice, located in the Greater Third Ward of Houston, that serves children and adolescents from birth through 21 years of age. The clinical site creates an environment ripe for studying and implementing plans to improve population health by addressing social determinants of health and disparities in healthcare. In addition to clinical care, this position offers the opportunity to engage in research, advocacy, policy, and educational leadership, with the potential for career advancement through scholarly work.

The ideal candidate will need the ability to work well with patients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team; have a passion for medical education; and enjoy working with children and youth with medical complexities and those in underserved communities. Applicants seeking a full-time position are preferred.

Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare, and community service locally and globally. With over 1200 faculty, the department of pediatrics is ranked as one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and most successful pediatric programs.

Texas Children’s Hospital is leading pediatric medicine locally and internationally. Located in Houston, Texas, the hospital is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create a healthier future for children and women throughout our global community by leading in patient care, education, and research. Houston is the fourth most populous city in the United States, with a thriving intellectual and cultural environment that is an international leader in arts, education, healthcare, and cuisine.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O., Board-certified or Board-eligible in Pediatrics
• The applicant must have successfully completed a Pediatric or Med/Peds residency program and should have at least an additional 2-3 years of clinical experience in Pediatrics
• Preference will be given to those with Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship, other fellowship training, or other advanced degrees, e.g., MPH or M.Ed.

A competitive compensation package and an academic appointment commensurate with training and experience are available. If interested, please contact:

Teresa Duryea, MD - Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine

Email: teresad@bcm.edu

Phone: 832-822-3441

Monica Stubblefield Clinic Chief, TCH Primary Care Practice Business Manager

Email: mxstubbl@texaschildrens.org

Phone: 832-822-3441