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Salt Lake, UT - USA

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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial academic environment at Primary Childrens Hospital PCH and the University of Utah with a childhood blood disorder and cancer program that U.S. News ranks among the top 20 in the nation. The Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a boardcertified Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist who will join the Pediatric Leukemia/Lymphoma Program. The Pediatric Oncologist will provide clinical patient care services to patients with cancer and blood disorders focusing on leukemias/lymphomas; and will engage in a multidisciplinary pediatric leukemia/lymphoma clinic and manage care of patients. Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Childrens Hospitals Pediatric HematologyOncology Service Line outpatient clinic and inpatient unit in Salt Lake City UT as well as the soon to open Miller Campus of Primary Childrens Hospital in Lehi UT. In addition to clinical service there is an expectation for academic work including education investigation administration as well as advocacy. This growing division is made up of more than 25 pediatric oncologists including 4 pediatric BMT attendings and 3 PhD investigators. In partnership with Pediatrics and PCH the pediatric cancer research program at Huntsman Cancer Institute HCI is actively recruiting research scientists. The program has focused expertise in Oncology Hematology Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Population Sciences Cancer Control and Pediatric Cancer Genetics. The program sees over 220 newly diagnosed children annually. It has consistently been in the top 10 enrolling COG institutions and is an active member of other national consortiums including PEP CTN PTCTC TACL POETIC NANT PNOC and the Sunshine Network. The division houses the only pediatric BMT service in the Intermountain West performs over 50 transplants annually and has an active CAR T cell program. The Oncology section is made up of 14 physicians with varying levels of clinical research and programmatic leadership responsibility in the areas of leukemia/lymphoma neurooncology blastomas and sarcomas. The inpatient unit has 33 private patient rooms where all hematology/oncology patients are admitted. Inpatients are overseen by 3 hematology/oncology services: an inpatient attending/resident/fellow hematology/oncology service a chemotherapy attending/advanced practitioner service and a BMT service with advanced practitioner support. All medical pathology radiologic and surgical subspecialties are represented in the childrens hospital. Qualified candidates must be Board Qualified/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric HematologyOncology with focused training in pediatric oncology including leukemia and lymphoma. Qualified candidates should also have a clinical and research (laboratory translational or clinical) focus in pediatric leukemia/lymphoma. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program including noncontributory retirement contributions of 20.2 of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research quality improvement engagement and excellence as educators. Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy rich cultural scene with ballet theatre symphony opera live music museums outstanding restaurants and a moderate cost of living. The city is a wellknown ski destination and a gateway to the states renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a days drive) a variety of golf courses allowing for yearround play hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital) and numerous other outdoor activities. Interested individuals can apply at: . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position please contact: Michael Pulsipher M.D. at: . The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability diversity integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.

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