Infectious Diseases- Faculty

The Department of Medicine at Temple Health is seeking qualified candidates for faculty positions in the Section of Infectious Diseases.

The eleven faculty members and eight fellows see patients at Temple University Hospital Fox Chase Cancer Center Temple University Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Center and various clinics on the Temple campus. Clinical responsibilities include but are not limited to inpatient ID consultations and outpatient ID addition to teaching Infectious Diseases in the hospital there will be some teaching of preclinical medical students.

Why Temple

• Dedicated to the highest ideals of teaching clinical care and advancement of the science of Infectious Diseases.
• Broad expertise in all aspects of Infectious Diseases including HIV care and infectious complications of transplantation.
• Offers potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment emphasizing mentorship individual career development and collegiality among faculty members.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD DO or foreign equivalent
• Completed a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship trained in Infectious Diseases from an ACGME accredited program.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
• Commitment to excellence in patient care teaching and advancing diversity and inclusion in academic medicine

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation Holiday Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health dental and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students faculty and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences thought etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation pioneering research and world-class education. The health systems 1550 physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrows treatments to the bedside today helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods arts and cuisine.

Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital first library first medical school. Its a place where big ideas come to life. Alexander Hamilton

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position applicants must complete an online application.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: Rafik Samuel MD Section Chief Infectious Diseases C/O Michael Lester Assistant Dean Office of Physician/Faulty Recruitment and Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Email:

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