Pediatric Pulmonologist
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Job Summary
The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Golisano Childrens Hospital at Strong are recruiting for an academic pediatric pulmonologist to join the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center.
We seek a candidate with strong clinical skills and an interest in clinical research and program development. The positions duties include providing clinical care teaching assisting in the administration of clinical programs and supporting the research mission of the Division and the University. Protected research time is available depending on the applicants interests and the divisions needs.
The Division operates a fully accredited CF Center and is a CF Foundation Therapeutics Development Network member. The CF Center has been awarded a Quality Award from the CF Foundation for two consecutive cycles. We are the only center in New York State outside of NYC that is part of the Childrens Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease Network (chILD). We also have growing programs in Severe Asthma Aerodigestive Neuromuscular Disease and Complex Clinics where we see many technology-dependent children. Clinical resources include recently updated flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy equipment and a complete pulmonary function test (PFT) laboratory dedicated to pediatric addition to standard spirometry and body plethysmography the PFT lab can perform multiple breath washout/lung clearance index measures oscillometry and exhaled nitric oxide measurements. These resources are available for both clinical care and research.
The University of Rochester offers ample opportunities and resources for clinical research in pediatric respiratory disease. The Universitys Clinical and Translational Research Institute offers extensive resources for conducting clinical research and a KL2 grant program which in combination with the Department of Pediatrics K12 program provides several opportunities for junior faculty to develop their research careers. The Division also has an accredited Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship Program that accepts one fellow every other year. We have also participated in combined fellowships (e.g. combined Neonatology-Pulmonology and combined Pediatric and Adult Pulmonology).
The medical school and hospital are adjacent to the main university campus facilitating collaborations across disciplines such as biomedical engineering. With the continued growth of Golisano Childrens Hospital at Strong recruiting additional faculty is part of an overall expansion of services and the development of interdisciplinary initiatives at the University.
Rochester is a terrific city in which to live raise a family and enjoy the arts sports and collegial atmosphere both within and outside of the News & World Reports has ranked it #9 in Best Places to Live for Quality of Life in the US in 2023-2024. Rochester is a mid-sized city that offers many cultural and outdoor activities. There are numerous museums to visit including the George Eastman Museum The Strong National Museum of Play The Rochester Museum & Science Center and the Museum Art Gallery. There are many neighborhood and city-wide festivals most notably the annual Lilac Festival and the Rochester International Jazz Festival. The Rochester Broadway Theatre League hosts touring Broadway shows year-round and the world-renowned Eastman School of Music presents more than 700 concert events annually. For sports fans it is home to the Rochester Red Wings a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals and the Rochester Americans (the Amerks) a minor league affiliate of the Buffalo Sabers. For more information please visit is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario just north of the breathtaking Finger Lakes region and boasts affordable living highly ranked public schools outstanding cultural amenities and a vibrant metropolitan area. Cultural amenities include the Eastman School of Music the Rochester International Jazz Festival the Garth Fagan Dance the Memorial Art Gallery the Strong National Museum of Play the George Eastman House the International Museum of Photography and Film the Rochester Museum & Science Center the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House the Womens Rights National Historical Park as well as several theaters and studios. Rochester is home to the Rochester Red Wings minor league baseball team the Rochester Americans ice hockey team the Rochester RazorSharks basketball team the Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse team and the Buffalo Bills training camp. The area offers excellent four-season recreational activities including golf hiking biking camping water sports and downhill and cross-country skiing. The Finger Lakes Wine region produces award-winning wines within easy driving distance. Rochester is a 6-hour drive to New York City 3.5 hours to Toronto 90 minutes to Niagara Falls and 40 minutes to Letchworth State Park the Grand Canyon of the East.
All appointment levels will be considered although appointments at the Assistant or Associate Professor level are preferred depending upon the applicants qualifications and experience. Candidates should hold an MD DO or equivalent degree and be board-certified or eligible in pediatric pulmonology. Training or experience in the clinical care of cystic fibrosis is required. Proficiency in flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy is required.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- ICU Experience
- Medical Management
- Sonography
- Pediatrics Experience
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Heavy Lifting
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
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