Association of Pediatric Program Directors

The Department of Pediatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center / K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital is seeking a qualified candidate for a Chief Resident position for the academic year of July 2012 - June 2013. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our dynamic pediatric training program, which is a major university affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School and is dually accredited by both the ACGME and the AOA. Additionally, our program has a full five year accreditation cycle from both the ACGME and AOA, with a commendation from the ACGME regarding our program's efforts. We join a small, select group of programs from around the country who have been granted this five-year cycle. We are also proud to report that 100% of our graduates from last year's class who took the certifying examination from the American Board of Pediatrics successfully passed the exam.

Having the most pediatric subspecialists in the region including leading subspecialists in the areas of asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and autism, K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital serves a patient population of diverse ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. Inpatient pediatric services include a busy general pediatric ward, PICU and newborn nursery, a state-designated Level III NICU and the region's only trauma center. There are 22 pediatric residents in our program.

Candidates should have a strong academic record, exceptional interpersonal skills and a sincere desire to work with children. The responsibilities of the position include both clinical and administrative duties. All candidates must have completed a three year residency in Pediatrics and have a strong commitment to teaching, as well as excellent leadership qualities.

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter by e-mail to the Program Director, Dr. Paul Schwartzberg at pschwartzberg@meridianhealth.com or call 732-776-4267 regarding this opportunity.

This is a full-time 1 year position for a physician to receive training in clinical research and perform research focused on health literacy and early childhood obesity prevention targeting at-risk populations. The fellow will work on an NIH-funded multi-site trial of an intervention focused on early childhood obesity prevention, which includes training of pediatric resident providers in effective health communication strategies.
Qualifications:

• MD Degree
• Completion of a residency program in pediatrics
• Excellent communication skills

• Recruitment and enrollment of families.
• Assessments/interviews with parents and children.
• Assistance with operational aspects of study.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Data analyses / Database maintenance.
• Participation in coursework related to clinical research methods.
• Write-up and submission of an abstract for presentation and a paper for publication.

Sponsor/Mentor: H. Shonna Yin, MD, MS

Interested applicants are requested to send a CV via email and direct inquiries to:

Karla Alegria
Program Manager, Clinical Research Training Program
Department of Pediatrics
NYU School of Medicine
Bellevue Hospital Center
462 First Avenue, Room A320
New York, NY 10016
212-562-3154
Karla.alegria@nyumc.org

The Pediatric Residency Program at the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in New York City has an unexpected opening for a PL-2 position beginning July 1, 2012. Our program consists of 56 residents who receive comprehensive training in both general pediatrics and subspecialty medicine through rotations at Bellevue Hospital Center and Tisch Hospital. A chairman committed to excellence and faculty dedicated to education ensures an outstanding training environment for residents. For details about our program, please visit our website at http://pediatrics.med.nyu.edu/residency/.

Interested applicants must have successfully completed one year of pediatric residency training in an ACGME-accredited residency program. Please send your CV, personal statement, USMLE scores, medical school transcript, diploma, dean's letter, ECFMG certificate (if applicable), three letters of recommendation, current program director's release letter, and a copy of your previously used ERAS application (if available) to Lakesha Baker, Coordinator, Pediatric Residency Program, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, NBV 8S4-11, New York, NY 10016; E-mail: lakesha.baker@med.nyu.edu; Office: (212) 263-7822, Fax: (212) 263-8172.

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, New York has an unexpected opening for a fellowship position at the first year level (PGY-4) beginning July 1, 2012. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Christy Beneri at christy.beneri@sbumed.org for more information. Application forms for the 2013 position can be obtained by contacting our office at 631-444-7692. Learn more about our program at http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/pediatrics/fellow_infect.

The Department of Pediatrics at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center is recruiting for a PL-4 Chief Resident starting in July 2012 for its fully ACGME accredited residency program. The program consists of 18 residents  6/year. Responsibilities include teaching, administration, clinical care and supervision of residents. Applicants must exhibit leadership qualities, excellent communication and organizational skills, and strong clinical knowledge. For more information, please email the Program Director, Dr. Sherry Sakowitz at ssakowit@brookdale.edu.

The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) seeks an eminent pediatrician dedicated to the long-term improvement of care for infants and children to serve as its President and Chief Executive Officer. The President is responsible for oversight of the organization and its related Foundation with respect to management of operations, financial planning, and the relationship with the American Board of Medical Specialties.

http://www.appd.org/home/pdf/ABPpresidentAd.pdf

Our fellowship offers a unique opportunity of training at two premier medical institutions in Cleveland: the primary site being Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital/University Hospitals Case Medical Center and the affiliated site at Cleveland Clinic which are less than one mile apart. Additional electives are available at economically and culturally diverse clinical settings.

We are looking for a fellow committed to an academic career. Our program provides opportunities for scholarship in clinical and basic research as well as a clinical educator track. The first year of training is focused on acquiring clinical skills in pediatric rheumatology whereas the focus of the second two years is scholarship. There are potential opportunities to participate in master level programs at Case Western Reserve University.

Fellowship position is available starting July 1, 2012.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Kabita Nanda, Associate Fellowship Program Director, at Kabita.Nanda@UHhospitals.org or call 216-844-3645.

Website: http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/forhealthprofessionals/pediatricfellowship
programs/tabid/3571/pediatricrheumatologyfellowship.aspx

The SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York is currently accepting applications for a either a PL2 or a PL3 position. Eligible candidates must have successfully completed one or two years of pediatric residency training in an ACGME-accredited US training program. We are a medium-sized residency program associated with the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse. For more about our program visit our web site at http://www.upstate.edu/gch/education/residency/.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A letter of interest (please include the reason for requesting transfer or leaving current program)
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendations
• USMLE Steps I and II scores; Step III if taken
• Name and contact information for your program directorPlease note that we only support J-1 Visas.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately by email to:
Patricia Mondore, Pediatric Residency Coordinator
mondorep@upstate.edu

Department of Pediatrics
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Room 5400, 750 East Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315-464-5800
Fax: 315-464-7564

Applicants from any ABMS residency program are welcome to apply. For more information: http://emergency.medicine.iu.edu/divisions-fellowships/toxicology/

The Fellowship Program at the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Harbor UCLA Medical Center currently has an unfilled fellowship position in the Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program to begin in July 2012. This ACGME-accredited program offers 3 year research and clinical training for applicants with appropriate residency training who intend to pursue a career in academic medicine. The program provides comprehensive clinical training required for board eligibility in Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism and is designed specifically to develop high level investigative skills essential for individuals wishing to pursue a research oriented academic career. The Program is supported in part by an NIH Training Grant (T32) which is jointly administered with the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Internal Medicine Department.

Additional information is available at the following websites: http://gcrc.labiomed.org/endocrinology and http://harborpeds.org/ . Interested candidates may submit inquiries and CVs to: W.N. Paul Lee, M.D., Chief, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition by e-mail at lee@labiomed.org.

The Pediatric Residency Training Program at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA, located in the South Bay of Los Angeles has an opening for a PGY-3 resident to start July 1, 2012. For information on our program, please see our website: harborpeds.org

Interested applicants should contact program coordinator at LPayne@dhs.LACounty.gov.

Please note, Harbor-UCLA does not to sponsor H-1 visas.

The New York University School of Medicine is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for July 1, 2012 for our Fellowship in Primary Care Research. The program prepares trainees for careers as academic physician-researchers in primary care medicine or pediatrics and confers a Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation degree upon successful completion of the program.

This interdisciplinary, two-year, HRSA-funded National Research Service Award (T32) fellowship program prepares physicians for careers in primary care translational research with a focus on disease prevention, health promotion, behavioral health, patient-centered care and improved access to care, particularly targeting urban poor populations. Graduates of the program will contribute to the public's health through research, scholarship, and program leadership. The interdisciplinary program is intended for persons who have completed residency training in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics.

In our innovative Masters of Science degree program, fellows develop content mastery through courses including Research Methods, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Medical Informatics, Clinical Trial Design, and Grant Writing. Fellows participate in Research in Progress seminars, Journal Clubs, and Integrative Seminars. Fellows design and complete a mentored research project in primary care that leads to presentations at local and national meetings, and manuscripts for publication, and grant applications.

NYU School of Medicine, with its academic affiliates of Bellevue Hospital, VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, Tisch Hospital, and its close links with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and numerous community partners, provides a fertile laboratory for mentored research. Research mentorship of pediatric fellows will be primarily the responsibility of faculty in the Divisions of General Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Current research directions in these divisions include: obesity prevention; media exposure; medical education; improving quality of asthma care; school-based health care; immunization delivery; health literacy; school readiness; primary care-based interventions to enhance child development; environmental health.

Applicants with a background in pediatrics must have completed an accredited residency training program in pediatrics and be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in New York State. Fellows will receive a stipend and a complete benefits package. Full tuition is covered for the Masters of Science degree program, along with an allowance for books, travel, and other related program expenses. Members of under-represented/disadvantaged minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information please visit our website http://pediatrics.med.nyu.edu/genpeds/clinical-education/fellowship-program

Interested applicants are requested to send a CV via email and direct inquiries to:

Karla Alegria
Program Manager, Fellowship in Primary Care Research
Department of Pediatrics
NYU School of Medicine
Bellevue Hospital Center
462 First Avenue, Room A320
New York, NY 10016
212-562-3154
Karla.alegria@nyumc.org

The Department of Pediatrics at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is seeking a Chief Resident (PL-4) starting in July 2012 for its ACGME accredited residency program which is affiliated with New York University School of Medicine. It has 30 pediatric resident training positions (10/year) and the rotations are distributed among the various inpatient services including Level 3 NICU, primary care clinics, subspecialty services at WMMHC/NYU, Emergency Department, and other community training sites to provide residents with a wide range of primary care and subspecialty experience. Responsibilities of the Chief Resident include administration, teaching, clinical care and supervision of residents. Applicants are expected to have completed three years of pediatric residency training by June, 2012 and be eligible for New York State Medical license. For more information please e-mail Raymol Varghese, MD, Program Director at Raymol.varghese@woodhullhc.nychhc.org

The Goryeb Children's Hospital-Atlantic Health Pediatric residency is recruiting for a PGY-4 Pediatric Chief Resident. Affiliated with the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the Goryeb Children's Hospital , built in 2002, has a 28 bed inpatient unit, a 9 bed PICU, 16 bed pediatric emergency department, a 34 bed level III NICU and is the regional Perinatal and level 1 trauma center. Fully accredited by the ACGME, the pediatric residency has 36 residents (12 residents/year) and two fourth year chiefs. Additionally, medical students from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey's School of Osteopathic Medicine and St Georges School of Medicine do their third year core clerkships, pediatric electives and sub-internships. The department has approximately 100 faculty encompassing 23 pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties. Responsibilities include teaching, administration and supervision of the residents on the clinical services. Opportunities for clinical research, community advocacy and global health are available. The candidate must be enthusiastic, organized and have excellent communication skills. Candidates must have completed three years of Pediatrics residency to be eligible for this position. For information please contact Alan Meltzer MD, Pediatric Program Director, Division Director of General Pediatrics at alan.meltzer@atlantichealth.org or phone 973-971-7802.

The University of Nevada School of Medicine Department of Graduate Medical Education (GME) is seeking a Graduate Medical Education Coordinator for our Reno campus. This position will work closely under the direction and supervision of the Associate Dean for GME and will be responsible for critical elements of the GME office. This individual serves as a resource for all residency coordinators, trains new coordinators, coordinates affiliation agreements and participates in the institutional accreditation process.

For more information, please visit https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/9972 or for inquiries, contact Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Dr. Miriam Bar-on at 702-671-6400 mbar-on@medicine.nevada.edu or Marlies Radtke at 775-784-1844 mradtke@medicine.nevada.edu

AA/EOE. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Positions funded by Federal contracts may be subject to the E-Verify process for employment eligibility verification.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) offers a fellowship training program to prepare physicians for careers in Academic General Pediatrics, Academic General Internal Medicine, or Academic Family Medicine. Among these three primary care units, we anticipate offering two fellowship positions for July 1, 2012. The Academic Generalist/Health Services Research Fellowship Program is geared toward physicians and other post-doctoral researchers who have finished a residency program and are planning a career in one of the academic generalist disciplines.

The 2 year program includes:

• Coursework leading toward a Masters Degree in Clinical Research. The courses provide the basis for an academic career in teaching and research in general pediatrics, general internal medicine, or family medicine.
• Weekly seminars in academic administration, healthcare policy, medical writing, preparation of research proposals and grant applications, and clinical and health services research.
• Research projects in general pediatrics, general internal medicine, or family medicine with appropriate mentorship.
• Training in teaching in ambulatory and hospital settings.
• Patient care and clinical electives within the Medical University facilities and off campus health care locations.

We are enclosing information that explains the purpose and components of the program. We will be pleased to provide a more detailed brochure and application on request. Please visit the fellowship web page (http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/fellowship) where you can find an application form, or call Kristi Kingsland at (843) 876-0327.

We welcome your interest in our program and look forward to hearing from you. This is an exciting and dynamic time for health care. We are pleased to prepare physicians for academic careers in generalist teaching, research, and practice.

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga Pediatric Residency Program is currently accepting applications for a PL-3 Categorical Pediatric position starting July 1, 2012. Eligible candidates must have successfully completed two years in an ACGME-accredited, US pediatric residency program. Our medium sized program is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is associated with T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital at Erlanger. Information about our program can be found at http://www.utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=492.

Please send the following applications materials to Patty Wolfe, Residency Program Coordinator, at patty.wolfe@erlanger.org:

• Personal statement or letter of interest (including a statement of why you are requesting a transfer)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE or COMLEX Step I, II and III scores
• Medical School Performance evaluation (Dean's letter)
• Valid ECFMG Certificate, if applicable
• Name and contact information of your program director

Newly approved Adolescent Medicine fellowship opportunity in Chicago, Illinois starting July 2012. Open to physicians board-eligible or board-certified in pediatrics, family medicine, or internal medicine, including residents who will complete residency by July.

Prepare for an academic career, adolescent health programs innovation and leadership, and/or specialty practice in a multi-institutional collaborative based at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Pediatrics, in cooperation with the Divisions of Adolescent Medicine at Rush University and Stroger Hospital.

This is a 3 year ACGME approved fellowship

• includes an MPH or MHPE (master of health professions education),
• opportunities for research in adolescent depression, HIV in adolescents and young adults, obesity, and violence prevention,
• broad range of clinical experiences including school-based health centers, adolescent psychiatry inpatient, joint med-psych outpatient, HIV, juvenile detention clinics, adolescent gynecology, eating disorders, sports medicine, obesity treatment, trauma and violence prevention.
• Mixed income patient base with majority African-American and Latinos.
  
  

Core Adolescent Medicine Faculty:
UIC: Christiane Stahl, MD, Florence Desrosiers, MD, Irene Eftekhar, MD
Stroger: Lisa Henry-Reid, MD, Jaime Martinez, MD, Margo Bell, MD
Rush: Cathy Joyce, MD, PhD, Gary Strokosch, MD

Web site link: under construction
For MHPE see http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/departments___programs/departments/
meded/educational_programs/mhpe/

Contact persons:
Acting Program Coordinator
Christina Roberts
Email: crober21@uic.edu
Phone 312-996-3076
Program Director
Christiane Stahl, MD
Email:stahlc@uic.edu
phone: 312-413-4957

The Department of Pediatrics at Staten Island University Hospital is recruiting for a Chief Resident starting in July 2012 for its fully ACGME-accredited residency program. Staten Island University Hospital, a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, cares for its pediatric patients in a newly renovated 20 bed Pediatrics In-Patient Unit, a 4 bed PICU, a state-designated level III NICU serving a 3,000 annual births delivery service and a state-of-the-art Pediatric Emergency Department. Responsibilities include teaching, administration, clinical care and supervision of residents, who will reach the full complement of PGY-1's, -2's and -3's effective June 2012. The Department has subspecialists in all clinical areas, pediatric general and subspecialty surgeons and pediatric radiologists. Applicants must be dynamic, enthusiastic and well-organized individuals, who have completed three years of Pediatrics residency and are eligible for a New York medical license. For more information, please email Philip Roth, M.D., PhD., Chairman Dept. of Pediatrics at proth@siuh.edu.

The Division of Neonatology at Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, New York has an unexpected opening for a fellowship position at the second year level (PGY-5) beginning July 1, 2012. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Sherry Courtney at sherry.courtney@sbumed.org for more information. Learn more about our program at http://www.stonybrook.edu.

PL2 & PL3 Positions available for July 2012 The New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center pediatric residency program, based in Valhalla, NY, anticipates openings for one PL2-level and one PL3-level resident in July 2012. Interested applicants should send application materials to the program director, Dr. Matthew J. Kapklein, at matthew_kapklein@nymc.edu.

Learn more about our program at http://www.westchestermedicalcenter.com/mfch.

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Ultrasound Institute and Palmetto Health offer a one-year, training fellowship in Primary Care Ultrasound. The fellowship is open to graduates of residencies in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Medicine/Pediatrics.

Fellows come under the supervision and direction of their respective department and the director of the University of South Carolina Ultrasound Institute. The fellowship curriculum consists of training in ultrasound basics and a broad set of scanning and interpretation skills related to the practice of primary care. These include echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound, emergency medicine ultrasound, lung ultrasound, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided procedures.

In addition, ultrasound experience is also available in the areas of obstetrics/gynecology, sports medicine, and ophthalmology.

Fellows spend approximately 20% of their time practicing their specialty within their respective department and 80% of their time in ultrasound training, teaching in the medical student and residency ultrasound curricula, and scholarly activity related to ultrasound research and publications.

Fellows receive a stipend for educational materials and activities, including textbooks, attendance at off-site CME workshops, and presentation of their work at regional and national meetings.

Fellowship applications for July 2012 are now being accepted and are available online at: http://ultrasoundinstitute.med.sc.edu/

Deadline for fellowship submission is January 1, 2012. Interviews will be conducted in January, and notification of acceptance will be no later than February 1, 2012. For additional information, please contact Dr. Duncan Howe at ultrasoundinstitute@uscmed.sc.edu or 803-216-3306. For more information on Palmetto Health residencies and fellowships see: http://residency.palmettohealth.org/

The Department of Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Floating Hospital for Children is offering a two-year training program to provide faculty development, mentorship and clinical experience to those seeking a career in pediatric hospital medicine. Faculty Development members will devote 50% time to independent clinical duties including management of inpatient pediatric admissions, coverage of deliveries and level 2B NICU patients with available back up from board certified neonatologists, consultations to the Emergency Department and community pediatricians, and medical education. 50% time is dedicated to a training program including clinical training, quality improvement and patient safety, education and teaching, leadership, research, and advocacy. Weekly protected educational time is devoted to a competency based curriculum. Faculty Development members with a particular interest in research may choose to extend the training to three years in order to complete a Certificate Program in Clinical Research from The Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies at Tufts Medical Center. Successful candidates will be Board Certified-Board Eligible in Pediatrics, possess a strong interest in clinical education and quality improvement, a desire to practice hospital medicine in both community and tertiary care settings, and must qualify for a faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor at the Tufts University School of Medicine.

Interested and qualified applicants, please send a letter of interest and CV to:

Elisabeth Schainker, M.D. M.Sc.
Director, Division Pediatric Hospital Medicine
The Floating Hospital for Children

The Johns Hopkins Pediatric Residency Program is currently accepting applications for a PL3 position to begin July 1, 2012. Eligible candidates must have completed two years of pediatric residency training in an ACGME-accredited program by that date. Our program is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Information about our program can be found at http://www.hopkinschildrens.org/Residency-Training/.

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE Steps I and II scores; Step III if taken
• Name and contact information for your program director

Please send applications to Megan Brown, Residency Program Coordinator, at pedres@jhmi.edu.

You don't need to be a New York Yankee fan to work in the Bronx! The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine of the Department of Pediatrics at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York is recruiting for two full-time Pediatric physicians for work in Pediatric Emergency Medicine for July 1, 2012. Interested individuals should be board eligible/certified in PEM or board certified in General Pediatrics with strong PEM experience. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic department with many clinical and academic opportunities for creative, energetic individuals. This is an excellent opportunity for graduating residents who are considering PEM fellowship. The PED currently cares for 27,000 patients annually. Division members supervise and teach Pediatric, Emergency Medicine and Family Practice residents and medical students from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and other institutions. Night, weekend and holiday shifts are shared equally by all Division members.

Department members are eligible for academic appointments at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) of Yeshiva University with access to all AECOM faculty development programs.

Participation in research, teaching and administrative activities is available and encouraged. A very competitive salary and benefits package is offered. St. Barnabas Hospital is located in the Northeast Bronx adjacent to the Bronx Zoo, the beautiful New York Botanical Gardens, Fordham University, and the Little Italy shopping area. We are within easy commuting distance of Manhattan, Westchester, Queens, North Jersey and Southern Connecticut and easily accessed by public transportation.

Please email, send or fax letter of interest and CV to:
David A Listman, MD
Director, Pediatric Emergency Department
Department of Pediatrics-Mills 4
St. Barnabas Hospital
4422 Third Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457-2594
Fax #: 718 960 3792
Telephone#:718 960 9331
email: david_listman@stbarnabas-ny.org