(7/2/08)
Director, Operations-Ambulatory Consistently ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and Child magazines, Children’s serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Children’s has been delivering superior patient care for 100 years, including advancing new discoveries and treatments in pediatric research, and serving as a primary teaching, clinical and research site for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Children's Hospital is looking for a Director, Operations to be responsible for the clinical and site of care components of Children’s main campus ambulatory operations in a manner that meets the continuous performance improvement, programmatic growth and financial requirements and mission of Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center. Working with the Director for Quality and Clinical Practice, the Division/Clinic Chiefs and respective directors of the individual clinical service lines (i.e. value streams) who provide services within the Seattle campus Ambulatory Care Building, this position provides leadership to develop and implement the strategic initiatives within Ambulatory Services and the organization. Position includes oversight of ambulatory clinic operations on the 6th floor and the 4th floor, excluding direct site of care responsibility for the Heme-Onc, Heart Center and Orthopedics focused programs. Direct reports include six clinical operations managers, an ambulatory services administrative assistant and a facilities and equipment coordinator.

We are seeking applicants with a Bachelor's degree in appropriate field; Masters’ degree in health care administration, nursing, public health, business, or related field; five years director level experience in an ambulatory care setting; and three to five years experience leading performance improvement initiatives in a health care setting. Prefers nursing degree, experience in an academic setting and experience in a pediatric setting.

Children’s offers excellent pay and benefits, retirement plans, opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more. EOE. To learn more about the position and apply online please visit us at www.seattlechildrens.org/jobs . EOE.

(6/27/08)
Medicine Pediatrics Program Director

The University of Pittsburgh, Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics are jointly recruiting for a Program Director for our Medicine Pediatrics program. Candidates should be Medicine Pediatric trained, board certified in both disciplines and have a track record of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and administration. The Program Director is responsible for development and oversight of curriculum, assuring competencies of residents, development and oversight of precepting sites, preparing for surveys, and recruitment. Salary is commensurate with rank and qualifications. Send letter of interest and CV to Wishwa Kapoor, MD, 200 Lothrop Street, 933 West MUH, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (fax 412 692-4825) or e-mail Noskoka@upmc.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

(6/26/08)
2009 Clinical Bioethics Fellowship Application Announcement

The Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center and the Division of Bioethics, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington in Seattle is accepting clinical bioethics fellowship applications for fellowships beginning July 2009.

The Clinical Bioethics Fellowship is a two-year program (with an option for an additional year) that trains clinicians in bioethics with an emphasis on pediatric issues in the clinical and research arenas. The goal of the fellowship is to prepare clinicians for academic careers with an emphasis on scholarship in pediatric bioethics.

Candidates must plan to engage in pediatric clinical care and/or research. This requirement can include residency or subspecialty training in areas such as anesthesia, pediatrics, physiatry, psychiatry, radiology and surgery. The program includes scholarly (a research project), clinical (in-patient or outpatient direct patient care), educational (lectures and seminars), teaching (presentations and case-based discussions), and clinical ethics activities (bioethics consultations). For more information, please see the Center’s website at: http://bioethics.seattlechildrens.org

Fellows will be encouraged to enroll in the Master’s Program in Bioethics or the Master’s Program in Public Health at the University of Washington. These programs include a core curriculum in empirical research methodology, ethical theory, and health policy and law. Additional coursework can be chosen to meet the individual’s educational needs.

For fellowships beginning July 2009, please submit your application by September 15, 2008 and include the following:

• Online application (http://bioethics.seattlechildrens.org)
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement about career and research interests
• Writing sample
• Three letters of reference (submitted directly)

(6/26/08)
Pediatrics - Craniofacial Medicine - Fellowship

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Craniofacial Medicine at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital is accepting applications for subspecialty clinical and research training in craniofacial medicine.

Drawing on the clinical and research expertise of our group and the broader university community, we will offer a variety of training opportunities ranging from one year clinical fellowships to three year fellowships with training in molecular biology, developmental biology, epidemiology, bioethics, clinical and outcomes research, molecular genetics, and public health sciences, among other disciplines. The goal of our fellowship program is to train pediatric providers to become members of cleft and craniofacial teams while providing the scientific training necessary to become successful independent investigators for those who want to pursue academic careers.

The Craniofacial Medicine Fellowship is the first training program of its kind offered to pediatric residents. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn skills at one of the largest Craniofacial Centers in the United States with 39 team members. The craniofacial fellow will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of the craniofacial patient in coordination with surgeons, other craniofacial team members, and the primary care provider.

For further information about the program and application process, please view our websites:

www.seattlechildrens.org
http://craniofacial.seattlechildrens.org/
www.washington.edu

(6/26/08)
Pediatrics - Craniofacial Medicine - Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Craniofacial Medicine at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking a board certified/eligible MD to join our expanding divisional program. This position is for one academic faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The selected candidate will participate in clinical, teaching, and research activities of the Division of Craniofacial Medicine and Seattle Children’s Craniofacial Center. The recruit will join the dynamic Division of Craniofacial Medicine, composed of three academic pediatricians and two full-time basic scientists who focus their clinical and research efforts on children with craniofacial disorders. Our division has strong relationships with the Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute and the Departments of Epidemiology, Genome Sciences, Biological Structure, Oral Biology, Computer Science and Engineering, and other departments at the University of Washington. The specific balance of clinical activities, research effort and salary will be tailored to the interests and experience of the applicant, with full- or part-time options negotiable.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
For further information please visit our websites:
http://www.washington.edu/medicine/pediatrics/divisions/craniofacial.php
http://craniofacial.seattlechildrens.org/

Letters of interest and curriculum vitae should be sent to:
Michael L. Cunningham MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics and Chief
Division of Craniofacial Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical Director, Children’s Craniofacial Center
Seattle Children’s Hospital
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Mailstop W7847
Seattle, WA 98105
206-987-2528
mcunning@u.washington.edu

The University of Washington is Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

(6/26/08)
Baystate Children's Hospital (Western Campus of the Tufts University School of Medicine) located in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow to start in July, 2009.

Applicants be enrolled or have completed Residency Training in Pediatrics in the United States, must have successfully completed steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE prior to September 1st of 2008. At present there is no ERAS or match for Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowships.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Program Coordinator, Anita Bannon, at anita.bannon@bhs.org or 413-794-4441, or Program Director, Holley Allen, MD at holley.allen@bhs.org .

(6/25/08)
Connecticut Children's Medical Center (a partner site of the University of Connecticut Health Center) located in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow to start in July, 2009.

The program began in 2000 with a goal of providing a broad clinical background, teaching and administrative experience to general EM physicians. However, the program has expanded to provide two distinct tracks, training those with either primary residency background in Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine, for careers in academic or clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

The CCMC PEM Fellowship Program participates in both the ERAS application service and the NRMP subspecialty match. Additional program information is available on the AMA*s FREIDA website, http://www.ama-assn.org/vapp/freida/srch/ or at CCMC's residency/fellowship website, http://resprog.uchc.edu/md/pediatricsnew/curriculum/pediatrics.htm.

Applicants must have successfully completed steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE prior to September 1st of the application year. All other application dates are uniform among participating programs and available from ERAS.

Please be aware that there are two separate lists of PEM programs on the ERAS and FREIDA websites. CCMC*s program is listed under PEM (EM) but encourages applicants from Pediatrics residencies as well.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Program Coordinator, Veronica Tomlinson, at vtomlin@ccmckids.org or (860)545-9658.

(6/18/08)
Fulltime Pediatric Teaching Position—Eritrea, Africa
June 18, 2008: The Partnership for Eritrea is seeking a board-certified/ board-eligible pediatrician for a minimum of one-year commitment to serve as co-coordinator and instructor for our newly developed pediatric residency training program at the Orotta School of Medicine in Asmara, Eritrea. This is a joint appointment with George Washington University Medical Center and Physicians for Peace. Responsibiltiies include teaching and clinical care. Interested candidates, please contact: Dr Huda Ayas, The George Washington University Office of International Medicine Programs, Attn: The Partnership for Eritrea - Credentialing Coordinator, Ross Hall, Suite 708, 2300 I St, NW, Washington, DC 20037, Email: imphma@gwumc.edu.

For more information on the Partnership for Eritrea Program please visit www.physiciansforpeace.org and click on The Partnership for Eritrea link.

(6/10/08)
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Phoenix Children's Hospital has an immediate position available for first year fellows, beginning July 2008. Our Department of Medical Education requires that the applicant be an MD or equivalent degree, be USMLE 1, 2 and 3 certified, and have completed pediatric residency training in an accredited program.

Information about the program can be obtained by visiting the website, www.phoenixchildrens.com. Candidates can find an application on the website and are encouraged to send a CV, and forward 3 letters of recommendation.

Please contact: Khalid S. Hasan, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016-7710, phone: (602) 546-0935, fax: (602) 546-0610, e-mail: khasan@phoenixchildrens.com.

(6/10/08)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking applications for Regional Chairperson – HSC; Texas Tech University HSC – Amarillo, Texas. This is a full-time position at the desired academic rank of Professor.

Primary mission: Administers affairs of a clinical or basic science department at a Regional Campus. Contributes to the University's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by unit.

Job specifics:
• The Chair of Pediatrics Department – Amarillo provides leadership to Faculty and Staff. The incumbent is responsible for large academic department, including Residency program and clerkship with multiple sub-specialties as well as two large ambulatory clinics and inpatient general Pediatric service, NICU & PICU. The incumbent also serves on several boards and committees within the School of Medicine as well as various education and medical practice committees.

Qualifications:
• M.D. or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas.
• Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed, scholarly activity which has contributed to the discipline to the candidate's intellectual development; a record of professional service
• Demonstrated leadership or leadership potential is a key qualification.

Other requirements:
• Experience in Academic medical setting
• Board Certification in Pediatrics and/or subspecialty.

Please send CV and letters of reference, to Dr. Marita Sheehan, Chair, Pediatric Chair Search Committee electronically at Marita.Sheehan@ttuhsc.edu or on-line at URL: https://jobs.texastech.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=121297049807

(6/10/08)
FELLOWSHIP IN PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY/NUTRITION
NEW YORK: SUNY Stony Brook. The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition is offering a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition starting July 1st, 2009. Faculty will include three board certified Gastroenterologists, a senior fellow, two nurse practitioners and a dedicated nutritionist.

This newly accredited fellowship offers a great opportunity for a resident or junior faculty to begin a career in Pediatric Gastroenterolgy and Nutrition. Strengths of the program include experienced faculty, a busy clinical service and a faculty actively involved in both clinical and basic science research. The fellowship training will be further strengthened by a dedicated rotation in liver and intestinal transplant services at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital (Columbia Presbyterian Hospital), New York.

The fellowship provides an exciting opportunity to start an academic career in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. The medical school environment and Health Sciences Center backed by an NIH funded Clinical Research Center (CRC) provide an excellent opportunity for Clinical and Basic Science Research.

Please submit your curriculum vitae to: Anupama Chawla, MD, Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Children’s Medical Center @ Stony Brook , Department of Pediatrics, HSC, T-11, Room 080, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8111, Tele. No. (631) 444-8115 Fax No. (631) 444-6045, E-mail: anupama.chawla@stonybrook.edu.

(6/6/08)
We have an unexpected vacancy for a PL-2 position starting in July 2008 at Stony Brook University Medical Center, due to a resident deciding to change specialty. We are a mid-sized University-Based program with excellent cultural and socioeconomic diversity. The teaching and the warm relationship among the housestaff and faculty are among our strengths. Interested candidates please forward a curriculum vitae with cover letter (preferably by e-mail) to Susan Guralnick, MD, Residency Program Director, Department of Pediatrics, Stony Brook University, HSC T11 040, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8111. Phone (631) 444-2020, Fax (631) 444-2894, email:susan.guralnick@stonybrook.edu.

(6/4/08)
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is seeking a board certified pediatrician to fill a full-time faculty position. This is a tenure-eligible position at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The successful candidate will need a strong background in education and is expected to assume primary administrative responsibility for the Residency Training Program. In addition they will participate as an active member in the Department of Pediatrics including the expectation to teach students and residents, conduct research, and care for patients.

This position is supported by the CMRI/PHF Endowed Chair in Pediatric Graduate Medical Education. The CMRI (Children’s Medical Research Institute) endowed chair program in the Department of Pediatrics consists of 14 filled endowed chairs with another 16 endowed chairs in recruitment or development. CMRI partners with the Department of Pediatrics to provide excellence for the children of Oklahoma.

The Department of Pediatrics is composed of 16 sections and more than 120 faculty members. Clinical operations are within Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, which is the only comprehensive tertiary and quaternary health care facility in the state dedicated to the care of children. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center includes seven colleges and seventeen other institutions and serves as our state’s principal medical education and research facility.

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae by mail to:
Terrence L. Stull, M.D. (attention: Brenda Freese), Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Patricia Price Browne Distinguished Chair, 940 NE 13th St., Room 2B2308, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, Or CVs may be e-mailed to brenda-freese@ouhsc.edu.

(6/4/08)
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Pediatric Associate Program Director. The office of Graduate Medical Education at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
(CMHC), Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking an Associate Program Director for its pediatric residency program. Applicants should be board certified in pediatrics or a pediatric subspecialty. Experience as a chief resident or previous experience in graduate medical education is preferred but not required. The Associate Program Director position is 0.5 FTE administrative and 0.5 FTE clinical. Shared responsibilities include supervising the development of resident curricula to meet ACGME requirements for competency-based education; revision and maintenance of a system for residency program evaluation; providing regularly scheduled feedback to residents; advising and assisting chief residents with call schedules and conferences; mentoring chief residents in their academic pursuits; counseling residents in personal issues and career development/planning; organizing, developing, and assisting in the recruitment process, internal reviews and ACGME RRC reviews; and working collaboratively with the Program Director on the day-to-day administration of the residency program.

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics has been providing exclusive medical service to children from birth to 18 years of age for more than 100 years. Child magazine ranked it among the top ten best children’s hospitals in America in 2003, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded it the coveted Magnet designation for quality patient care. The system also includes Children’s Mercy South in suburban Overland Park, Kansas, five inner city primary care clinics, 20 outreach specialty clinics, and a home health program.

This 314-bed pediatric health care system is affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, a public urban institution with approximately 12,000 students. It currently accepts 24 categorical pediatric residents, six internal medicine/pediatric residents, and two preliminary residents into its training program. This level I trauma center, the only freestanding children’s hospital between Saint Louis and Denver, admits over 14,000 patients annually and sees approximately 390,000 outpatients. The center is nationally recognized in the areas of cardiac surgery, transplantation, nephrology, and neonatology. It is one of seven National Institutes of Health funded Pediatric Pharmacology Research Units. Hospital investigators are involved in laboratory research in genetics, cancer, neonatology, immunology, and nursing. The research program is particularly recognized in the fields of clinical pharmacology, genetics, and neonatology.

Contact: Mary Ann Brennan, Physician Recruiter, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, Email: mabrennan@cmh.edu, Toll Free: 866.264.4652, Local: 816.983.6201, Fax: 816.802.1488.

(5/29/08)
The Ohio State University Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are partnering to sponsor a program in Allergy and Immunology and are seeking residents for July 2009. The new OSU/NCH fellowship will be a two or three year program with equal training in both adult and pediatric allergy and immunology. We are seeking candidates to begin training in July 2009. We have chosen to wait until after the match to allow candidates who have entered the match to fulfill their obligation to the match and its participants. We intend to participate in future years.

Please contact Dr. David Hauswirth at The Ohio State University Medical Center (david.hauswirth@osumc.edu), or Allergy and Immunology, 2050 Kenny Road, Suite 2200, Columbus, OH 43221, Phone (614) 293-6557, Fax (614) 293-6256. Applications will be immediately accepted and are due no later than June 30th, 2008.

(5/29/08)
Physician-in-Chief/Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics. Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine jointly seek an extraordinary leader for the role of Physician-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. This individual will be recognized for his excellent leadership in education, patient care, and research on a scale that merits national credibility. With 168 residents and 180 fellows training in more than 30 specialties, this person will be responsible for overseeing the largest pediatric residency program in the country. This Physician-in-Chief and Chair will play a pivotal leadership role in the advancement of these nationally renowned institutions as they embark on the largest investment and program expansion in the history of pediatrics.

Significant business acumen, vision, and communication skills are required to effectively lead the combined clinical, research, and education enterprise and its expansion. The successful candidate will have recognized academic administrative experience and an impeccable reputation in and commitment to patient care. This individual must have a successful track record of leading recruitment of best-in-class residents, faculty, and a broad range of pediatric sub-specialists. Given that the Pediatric Department and Hospital are consistently among the leading recipients of funding from the NIH, the successful candidate will have a strong relationship with the NIH and experience leading high quality, if not nationally recognized, research programs.

Texas Children’s Hospital: Texas Children’s Hospital is an internationally recognized, full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Texas Children’s is nationally ranked in the top ten among children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Texas Children’s is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and is its primary pediatric training site. The hospital’s award-winning medical staff consists of more than 1,580 physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM): The only private medical school in the greater Southwest, BCM is an internationally respected medical and research institution that attracts students from around the world. BCM consistently ranks among the top of the nation’s 129 medical schools with U.S. News and World Report placing the College 13th in its annual survey of best medical schools.

Please submit nominations and/or curriculum vitae to the search consultant: Jannah Hodges, Partner, Anderson Partners, 5430 LBJ Freeway #970, Dallas, TX 75240, Phone: (972) 371-5305 E-mail: jhodges@anderson-partners.com.

(5/20/08)
The Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Med-Peds physician to join our departments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the CHS (clinical health sciences) track. Physicians with experience in an academic med-peds setting are preferred.

This clinician-educator position will emphasize the primary care of children and adults in an outpatient med-peds clinic. Teaching of medical students, residents and other learners is expected within the clinic setting. The successful candidate will also be involved with the development of our new med-peds program, with the goal of having a residency program in med-peds.

The University of Wisconsin is located in Madison, Wisconsin, which is consistently rated one of the top places to live. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to Dr. John Frohna, Associate Professor (CHS), Department of Pediatrics, 600 Highland Avenue, H4/4 CSC, Clinical Science Center, Madison, Wisconsin 53792-4108 or fax to (608) 265-3397.

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. In accordance with Wisconsin Caregiver Law, a criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. The University of Wisconsin is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

The position description is available at http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_058937.html.

(5/20/08)
Park Ridge Illinois, Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital.
Unexpected opening for a PGY 4 position in the Neonatal – Perinatal Medicine Program. July 1, 2008.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a modern 54-plus bed unit. The NICU is one of only three referral centers in the entire northeastern portion of Illinois from northern Chicago and southern Wisconsin.

The NICU is staffed by 7 full-time neonatologists, 6 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellows, 4 pediatric residents, and specially trained nurses. Senior medical students are accepted for elective rotations in the NICU. The neonatal staff is supported by all the necessary pediatric sub-specialties. Around-the-clock coverage is provided by pediatric surgeons, neurosurgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, and other surgical sub-specialists. Pediatric and obstetric anesthesiologists provide support as necessary. Other ancillary support, including a nearby satellite laboratory, respiratory therapy and radiology services, are available 24 hours a day. The unit is specifically designed for the care of sick neonates, and is fully equipped to provide any necessary mode of monitoring and therapy. Any sick infant younger than 28 days of age is eligible for admission to the NICU.

The ALGCH Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). It provides each fellow trainee with 3 years of comprehensive ACGME-approved educational, clinical and research experience. Opportunities exist for customization of the trainee’s experience, based on individual interests and career goals. Throughout the fellowship experience, each trainee is supported in his or her work toward initiating and completing a research project.

Eligible candidates must have completed an ACGME accredited Pediatric Residency Program and be eligible to apply for a permanent license, state controlled license and Federal DEA license. No H1B visa. If you are interested in the program please submit an application on ERAS. If you have questions please contact Kinga Nyckowski, Education Coordinator, or email: kinga.nyckowski@advocatehealth.com. Phone: 487-723-5313.

(5/20/08)
The Division of Child Neurology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh announces availability of residency positions for pediatric residents who have completed their second year of training by 2010. The division has a long standing program with strengths in a diverse patient population and a large research and clinically based faculty. Children's Hospital will be moving to a new expanded campus in 2009 to a nearby location. The new hospital will have expanded facilities for the epilepsy program, including 8 video EEG monitoring beds, and PET and SPECT neuroimaging available on site. Interested housestaff should contact program coordinator Machele Maus at Machele.maus@chp.edu (412) 692-7490 or program director Dr. Patricia Crumrine at Patricia.crumrine@chp.edu.

(5/15/08)
West Virginia University has 2 unexpected PL-3 Pediatric Residency Positions available beginning June 16, 2008. Interested candidates should contact Serena Eubank at WVU via e-mail: seubank@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-1198.

(5/15/08)
West Virginia University Neonatal Perinatal Fellowship Program has an opening for one first year fellow starting July 1, 2008 and one for January 1, 2009. Interested candidates should contact Scotti Matics, Fellowship Coordinator via e-mail: smatics@hsc.wvu.edu or by calling 304-293-1202.

(5/13/08)
RESIDENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR: The Pediatric Residency Program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as Residency Program Coordinator starting June 15, 2008. This position is responsible for day-to-day administration of the residency program including administrative support to the Director and Assistant Directors of the pediatric residency training program and Chief Residents. Our program has 83 categorical pediatric residents, three Chief Residents and recruits 29 new residents per year. While it is a plus if applicants have experience as a coordinator such experience is not required. We are also interested in applicants with TAGME certification and we will fully support the pursuit of such certification as part of the employment package. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and CV to the Program Director, Eyal Ben-Isaac, M.D., Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, MS #68, Los Angeles, CA 90027. E-mail: ebenisaac@chla.usc.edu.

(5/13/08)
The Michiigan State University and Sparrow Hospital Pediatric Residency, In Lansing, Michigan has an opening for a PGY 2 resident. Please send letter of interest and ERAS application to Jodi Graeber at MSU / Sparrow hosp. Pediatric Residency, 901 E. Mt Hope suite 4, Lansing, MI 48910 or email to jodi.graeber@sparrow.org.

(5/6/08)
Pediatric Hospitalist – Bronx, NY. Part-time BC/BE position at St. Barnabas Hospital, a community hospital and Level I Trauma Center in the Bronx. Hospitalists are responsible for the care of all medical and surgical patients who are admitted to an 18-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit. A 4-bed Pediatric Special Care Unit offers an advanced level of care with closer monitoring. Shifts include nights and weekends. Responsibilities also include teaching pediatric residents and medical students. Interested candidates should send CV to:

Hai Jung Helen Rhim, MD
haijung_rhim@stbarnabas-ny.org
Phone: 718/960-3638
Fax: 718/960-3792

(4/29/08)
FELLOWSHIP IN PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY/NUTRITION
NEW YORK: SUNY Stony Brook: The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition is offering a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition starting July 1st, 2008. Faculty include three board certified Gastroenterologists, two nurse practitioners and a dedicated nutritionist.

This newly accredited fellowship offers a great opportunity for a resident or junior faculty to begin a career in Pediatric Gastroenterolgy and Nutrition. Strengths of the program include experienced faculty, a busy clinical service and a faculty actively involved in both clinical and basic science research. The fellowship training will be further strengthened by a dedicated rotation in liver and intestinal transplant services at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital (Columbia Presbyterian Hospital), New York.

The fellowship provides an exciting opportunity to start an academic career in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. The medical school environment and Health Sciences Center backed by an NIH funded Clinical Research Center (CRC) provide an excellent opportunity for Clinical and Basic Science Research.

Please submit your curriculum vitae to: Anupama Chawla, MD, Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Children’s Medical Center @ Stony Brook, Department of Pediatrics, HSC, T-11, Room 080, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8111, Tele. No. (631) 444-8115, Fax No. (631) 444-6045, E-mail: anupama.chawla@stonybrook.edu.

(4/29/08)
RESIDENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR: The Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center, the Affiliation at Harlem Hospital seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as Residency Program Coordinator for the pediatric residency training program beginning July 1, 2008. This position is responsible for providing direction, leadership and day-to-day administration of the residency program including administrative support to the Director and Associate Director of the pediatric residency training program and Chief Residents and functioning as an educational and administrative liaison between program staff, attending physicians, the chief resident, residents and institutional and regulatory administrative offices. The selected candidate will coordinate departmental activities of the residency training program to ensure that all requirements are met for a fully accredited program through the Accreditation Council for Graduates Medical Education (ACGME). Our program has 24 categorical pediatric residents and recruits 8 new residents per year.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Program Director, Diane Ferran, M.D., MLK 17-110, 506 Lenox Avenue, Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY 10037. df2008@columbia.edu.

(4/22/08)
Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program: Children’s Hospital of New Jersey has received Accreditation Council for Medical Graduate Education approval for a 3-year fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, and will enroll one fellow for the academic year beginning July 1, 2008.

Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHNJ) is located on the campus of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey – the state’s largest city, and a city undergoing renaissance transformation. The medical center’s academic affiliation is with UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (Newark). CHNJ is the flagship Children’s Hospital of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system.

The cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery faculty at CHNJ cover the entire spectrum of fetal and pediatric cardiovascular disease, and its closely linked adult congenital heart disease program is integrated across the entire Saint Barnabas Health Care System. The Saint Barnabas Heart Centers, located across New Jersey, have integrated diagnostic, medical and surgical services into one comprehensive program that offers a full range of advanced cardiac services for adults and children – diagnosis, imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and the management of heart failure.

For more information on the Children’s Heart Center, please visit: www.sbhcs.com/childcardiac

Applicants for this fellowship program must be certified or eligible for certification in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. For further details, please contact: Duraisamy Balaguru MD, Director, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program, Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, 201 Lyons Ave #L5, Newark, NJ 07112, (973) 926-3500, (973) 926-8206 FAX, dbalaguru@sbhcs.com.

(4/22/08)
General Pediatric position available in established private practice. Part time or full time.The practice is located in Croton-on-Hudson which is a village one-hour north of New York City. We have an excellent school system and recreational facilities. There are many cultural activities within a 30-minute radius.

The practice is situated in a new office with a laboratory. We allow 15 minutes for a routine visit and thirty minutes for check ups. The practice provides health services to the Croton-Harmon School District. I am the Chief of Community Pediatrics at New York Medical College and The Maria Fareri Children's Hospital. Consequently the practice is actively engaged in teaching medical students and residents. We admit to The Children's Hospital and Phelps Memorial Hospital.

The financial package includes a competitive salary, malpractice insurance and four weeks vacation. After two years a partnership is available. Call for part time is one night in twenty five. The position is available July 1, 2008 Glenn Belkin, (914)271-4727, glenn_belkin@nymc.edu.

(4/22/08)
The Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine has an unexpected opening in our Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship training program starting July 1, 2008. Fellows receive superb clinical training as well as the opportunity to work with research mentors in clinical and laboratory investigation and public health. For those interested, please send a personal statement describing your interests in pediatric infectious diseases, a copy of your curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation electronically and by mail to: Deborah Persaud, M.D., Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 200 N. Wolfe Street PMOB 3-3151 Baltimore, MD 21287

(4/22/08)
The University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Child Health has an unexpected opening for a PL-2 resident beginning July 1, 2008. Please e-mail brief letter of interest and CV to the Pediatric Residency Coordinator, Penny Adams-Kraus, at adamskrausp@health.missouri.edu or contact her at 573-882-4730.

(4/15/08)
The State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program has a first year fellow position available starting July 1, 2008. SUNY @ Stony Brook is located on eastern Long Island and is the only tertiary care center in the region. It is a fully accredited program with the only HIV Center and Cystic Fibrosis Center in Suffolk County. The objective of the training program is to provide an educational opportunity in which the fellow is afforded a comprehensive background in the area of Pediatric Infectious Diseases as well as a thorough hands-on experience in the management of critically ill patients and patients with a broad range of infectious diseases, including immunodeficiencies. We seek to provide competency-based training in Pediatric ID leading to excellent clinical and research skills and subspecialty board eligibility. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in either clinical or basic science research under the supervision of a mentor. The research activities of the pediatric ID division embrace the broad area of HIV related and non-HIV related topics, and include international research collaborations. Fellows will also have the opportunity to receive instruction in Microbiology/Immunology laboratories, Infection Control rotations, and attend a clinical research training course. They will also receive instruction in teaching and administration.

Applicants should have completed an ACGME accredited residency program in pediatrics. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and CV to the fellowship coordinator, Ruth Smith-Macanka, SUNY @ Stony Brook, Department of Pediatrics, HSC T-11, Room 031, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8111, Ruth.Smith-Macanka@stonybrook.edu, 631-444-7692.

(4/11/08)
The Neonatal Perinatal Medicine program has a PGY 4 open position starting July 1, 2008. If you are interested in the position please complete an application on ERAS. If you have additional questions please contact Kinga Nyckowski – 847-723-5313, kinga.nyckowski@advocatehealth.com.

(4/7/08)
Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship, Westchester Institute for Human Development, New York Medical College Department of Pediatrics, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. The overall objective of the child abuse and forensic pediatrics fellowship program at Westchester Institute for Human Development/New York Medical College is to produce an academic pediatrician proficient in the field of child abuse and neglect and forensic pediatrics. The trained forensic pediatrician will be proficient in the clinical, research, prevention and teaching aspects of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, psychological abuse and neglect.

The fellowship program will function collaboratively with the primary clinical site being the Children’s Advocacy Center at the Westchester Institute for Human Development; and the inpatient clinical site being the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. The fellow will engage in a variety of off-site training experiences with the full array of allied professional activities related to child abuse, including: mental health assessment and therapy; child protection services; child fatality review; forensic autopsy; criminal and civil prosecution of child abuse, and legislative advocacy as well as the variety of medical sub-specialists through the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.
The parent program for the fellowship is the Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College Pediatrics Residency Program. The program has been approved through the Westchester Medical Center GME committee and is following all standards on the road for ACGME accreditation, expected in 2010 for programs nationwide.

The fellow will be given an opportunity to complete all requirements for the Masters Degree in Public Health at the New York Medical College School of Public Health during the fellowship.

Applicants should be board-certified in Pediatrics, or board-eligible if within two years of completion of residency. Please forward a CV and letter describing interest to:

Jennifer Canter M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P., Director, Child Protection, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, Medical Director, Children’s Advocacy Center at the Westchester Institute for Human Development, 914-493-5333, JCanter@wihd.org.

(3/31/08)
Albany Medical Center has an unexpected opening for a PGY-2 resident beginning in July 2008. Albany Medical Center is located in Albany, NY and serves a 25 county service area, including the immediate Capital District Area. The program is fully-accredited. Interested applicants should contact Kelley Pike at 518-262-5626 or by email pikek@mail.amc.edu Applicants can also fax their information to 518-262-6776.

(3/31/08)
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Pediatric Residency Program in Brooklyn, New York has a vacancy for Pediatric Chief Resident, PL-4 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) who has successfully completed his/her third year of residency. This person will be responsible for a combination of clinical and administrative duties which includes supervision of residents. The Benefits of Position are: Vacation - 4 weeks, Medical and Dental Insurance, Coverage for Pediatric Boards. Interested applicants should send their CV and 2 letters of recommendation to the Program Director: Raymol Varghese, MD via email to: maria.rodriguez@woodhullhc.nychhc.org, Residency Coordinator: Maria Rodriguez

(3/31/08)
Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital, Park Ridge, IL has an opening for a PL 4 fellow in the Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Progam starting July 2008. The Neoantal Perinatal Program is a 3 year fully accredited program. Eligible candidates must have completed a Pediatric Residency Program and eligble to apply for a permanent license, state controlled license and Federal DEA license. To learn more about our program please visit our website: http://www.advocatehealth.com/system/jobsedu/edu/residency/requirements.html. Interested applicants should contact Kinga Nyckowski, Program Coorindator at kinag.nyckowksi@advocatehealth.com or 847-723-5313.

Please scan, fax (847-723-2338) or email your letter of interest, CV, 3 letters of recommendation USMLE scores I, II, III to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Education Coordinator, Kinga Nyckowski, Pediatrics 2 South, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL 60068.

(3/24/08)
Division Director, General Pediatrics, Emory University: Emory University is seeking a physician at the Associate Professor or Professor level with a track record of leadership and excellence in clinical research to serve as Division Director of General Pediatrics. There are currently 26 general pediatrics faculty, including physicians at a variety of primary care sites and two hospitalists groups, located at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Egleston Hospital and Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for building on a strong foundation of educational and clinical excellence, and expanding the research activities of the division.

The Department of Pediatrics at Emory has an expanding and dynamic faculty and residency program .The Department is closely aligned with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the top children’s hospitals in the country. Emory University has a vibrant campus that includes the Rollins School of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is adjacent.

Board certification in general pediatrics is required. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Dr. Barbara Stoll, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Emory University, 2015 Uppergate Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322, barbara_stoll@oz.ped.emory.edu, 404-727-2456. Emory University is an EEO/AA employer.

(3/24/08)
The Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper has an unexpected opening for a PGY-2 residents beginning in July 2008. Cooper is located in Camden, NJ and serves Camden and the surrounding counties of southern New Jersey. Interested applicants should contact Ramoita Ortiz at 856 757-7813 or by email ortiz-ramonita@cooperhealth.edu. Applicants can also fax their information to 856 968-9598.

(3/24/08)
Job opportunity for Pediatric Hospitalists. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking board eligible/certified pediatricians interested in staffing the Pediatric ICU. The PICU admits 400 patients annually. Approximately 60% of the population is surgical with 150 postoperative cardiac patients including single ventricle repairs and other neonates. Hospitalists would report to and be under the direction of a Pediatric Intensivist at all times.

Interested parties may contact: Harold Amer, M.D., Vice Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics, Medical Director, PICU, (310) 423-6310, amer@csmc.edu.

(3/18/08)
The University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Pediatrics in Kansas City, KS has an unexpected opening for a PGY-2 position beginning July 1, 2008. If interested, please contact Mary Zawicki, Residency Coordinator at mzawicki@kumc.edu or 913-588-6917.

(3/13/08)
The Department of Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center/Sinai Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking candidates to fill the Position of Chief Resident for the year 2008-2009. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the training program of a large urban community hospital that serves a patient population of diverse ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. Inpatient pediatric services include a general pediatric ward, a Level III NICU, a Level I PICU, and a busy newborn nursery. The responsibilities of the position will include both clinical and administrative duties. All candidates must have completed a residency in Pediatrics and have a strong commitment for teaching, as well as excellent leadership qualities. Interested candidates should contact the Pediatric Residency Program Coordinator, Ms. Monica Rubio, at barmo@sinai.org. If you have any questions, you may contact the Department at 773-257-6183. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

(3/13/08)
COMMUNITY MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP (Pediatric and Family Practice) positions available starting July 2008 with the Koko`okolu Faculty Development in Community Medicine Program, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine Departments of Pediatrics and Family Medicine and Community Health, in Honolulu, Hawaii. This three-year post doctoral fellowship is funded by HRSA with a focus on training physicians to be leaders in the care, teaching, research, and policy development/advocacy of issues facing underserved children and families living in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. Fellows are enrolled in the Masters of Public Health Program or the Masters of Science in Clinical Research Program at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine. Fellows spend 60% of their time in formal course work and research activities with the remaining 40% of time spent in clinical activities. For more information on this fellowship program and to download an application please visit our website at http://www.kcpfp.org. Interested candidates should contact Chris Derauf, MD, Program Director at (808) 945-1574 or via e-mail at info@kcpfp.org.

(3/11/08)
GY2 opening for Academic Year 2008-09 - USC Pediatric Residency Program. We have an unexpected opening for a GY2 position for the next academic year beginning July 2008 . Please forward this message to residents who are interested in transferring to Southern California. Interested residents should contact Rukmani Vasan, MD, Director, Pediatric Residency Program, USC Pediatrics at (323) 226 -5707.

(3/7/08)
PEDIATRICS PL-2 and PL-3 resident positions - Openings for a PL-2 and a PL-3 are available July 1, 2008 at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Residency Program. Interested candidates should contact: Catherine Skae, MD, Director, Pediatric Residency Program, 3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Dept. of Pediatrics, Rosenthal-4, Bronx, NY 10467. Phone: 718-741-2460, Fax: 718-654-6692 or contact by e-mail at cskae@montefiore.org.

(3/6/08)
ACADEMIC HOSPITALIST FELLOWSHIP in Sunny Florida: The University of South Florida, General Academic Pediatric Division is still accepting applications for one Academic Hospitalist Fellowship position to start in July 2008. The fellowship is based at All Children's Hospital (www.allkids.org) a free-standing children's hospital affiliated with USF Pediatrics. The hospital is the training site for residents and medical students. Please contact for application ASAP.
• Academic environment
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Free-standing Children's Hospital
• A well-established Academic Hospitalist Program
• Fellows obtain a masters degree in Science K-30 NIH sponsored degree in Patient-Oriented Outcomes Research
• Warm and friendly environment in sunny Florida westcoast Tamba Bay

For more information about the fellowship, go to: http://usfpeds.hsc.usf.edu/programs/fellowship/index.htm. To request application, please contact: Rani S Gereige, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director, General Academic Pediatric Fellowship, University of South Florida, Dept of Pediatrics, 2A Columbia Drive, Fifth Floor, Tampa, FL 33606 PH: (813) 259-8752 Fax: (813) 259-8749 E-Mail: gereiger@allkids.org or rgereige@health.usf.edu.

(3/4/08)
The Mount Sinai Hospital and School of Medicine announces the availability of fellowship training in Environmental Pediatrics. The program provides training in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, risk assessment, and preventive medicine. Fellows gain clinical experience in environmental pediatrics and mentored training in clinical research, policy development, and evidence-based advocacy. This 3-year fellowship includes full MPH funding and fellows mentored research project serves as their master¹s thesis. The fellowship, first started with funding from the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, was recently awarded 5-year funding from the NIH through a T-32 grant. Up to 2 positions are available each academic year beginning July 1, 2008. For more information please contact Damiris Perez, Fellowship Coordinator at 212-241-5756 or by email at damiris.perez@mssm.edu.

(3/4/08)
PGY-3 POSITION BEGINNING JULY 2008. Morehouse School of Medicine Pediatrics Residency Program is a fully accredited program located in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to an increase in our resident compliment, our program is seeking a highly motivated and competent PGY-3 for its Pediatrics Residency Program. We are a fully accredited pediatric residency training program with 18 categorical residents. We serve a diverse patient population and offer an excellent educational experience, preparing residents for both primary care and fellowship training. In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following:

* CV with Cover Letter of Interest (including reason for your seeking this position)
* USMLE Transcript (which includes Steps 1 – 3 scores)
* Letters of Recommendation (3)
* A List of All Rotations completed (PGY 1 & 2)
* Rotation evaluations (PGY 1 & 2)
* In-training Exam results (PGY 1 & 2)

In addition to the above eligibility requirements, you must:

1. Be in good academic standing in a pediatric residency program;
2. Be a second-year resident at time of application.

Interested individuals should forward the above information to :
Yolanda Wimberly, M.D., Residency Program Director, Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA, 10029. Email: msm_pediatrics@onebox.com; Fax: 1-877-628-7527.

(3/4/08)
The Pediatric Residency Program at Texas Tech University in Amarillo, Texas is accepting applications for a PL-2 position available July 1, 2008. Applicants must have successfully completed their PL-1 year of training in Pediatrics or are completing their PL-1 year during academic year 2007-08. Candidates are encouraged to apply by e-mail. Applications should include a cover letter describing the reason for interrupting their training (those who already finished their PL-1 year) or the reason they intend on changing programs (those who will complete their PL-1 year in the 2006-07 academic year). The application should also include: ERAS application, current personal statement, three current letters of recommendation, an additional letter from your most recent Program Director, medical school transcripts, Dean’s letter, USMLE scores and In-Service Training Exam scores. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/som/ped/ Application materials should be emailed to our Resident Coordinator Paige Tipton paige.tipton@ttuhsc.edu or sent via fax to (806) 354 -5536.

(2/29/08)
PL2 OPENING at the University of California San Francisco. The Pediatric Residency Program at UCSF has an opening for a PL2 resident beginning July 1, 2008. Please send a cover letter indicating the reason requesting the transfer and your curriculum vitae to pedsapp@ucsf.edu.

(2/29/08)
Children's Specialized Hospital in New Jersey has two positions for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians. These are new positions created due to our rapid expansion and great clinical need at our organization.

Children's Specialized Hospital is New Jersey's largest provider of both inpatient and outpatient services to children with developmental disabilities. We have recently completed the construction of a state of the art inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the campus of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick and are about to renovate our main outpatient site in Mountainside, New Jersey. We have 8 Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians on our staff with 5 Nurse Practitioners to assist in care. We also have 3 Pediatric Psychiatrists, 1 Pediatric Neurologist and 4 Pediatric Physiatrists on our staff providing a broad and complimentary range of specialists to treat our patients. Additionally, we have a large and talented complement of psychologists as well as physical, occupational and speech therapists on staff. This past year we had over 8,000 outpatient medical visits and an equal number of visits for therapy services. We serve a large population of children with special needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Cerebral Palsy.

We currently have three outpatient facilities located in northern and central New Jersey and we anticipate continued growth. We are affiliated with UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and all our faculty hold academic positions at the medical school. There would be ample opportunity for interested candidates to participate in student teaching and research. Our remuneration is very competitive with all the usual benefits including medical, dental, pharmacy and tax shelter match.

Interested candidates should contact Uday C Mehta, MD, MPH, Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Associate Medical Director, Children's Specialized Hospital at (908) 301 5524 or via e-mail at umehta@childrens-specialized.org.

(2/26/08)
PL2 OPENING at UIC. The Pediatric Residency Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an unexpected opening for a PL2 resident beginning July 1, 2008. Please visit our website at: http://www.uic.edu/com/mcpd/residency/ to learn more about our program. Please send a cover letter indicating the reason for a transfer and your curriculum vitae to Diane Arce (Residency Coordinator), at darce@uic.edu.

(2/26/08)
PL2 openings at UCSF Fresno Pediatric Residency Program beginning July 1, 2008. Candidates may apply by emailing a cover letter that includes a statement regarding the reason they want to leave their current program and a copy of their CV. Documents should be sent to the Program Coordinator at njackson@fresno.ucsf.edu.

(2/26/08)
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Pediatric Residency Program has a vacancy for a Pediatric Chief Resident, PL 4 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) who has successfully completed his/her third year of residency. This person will be responsible for a combination of clinical and administrative duties. Applicant must demonstrate strong leadership as well as clinical expertise. Interested applicants should send their CV and 2 letters of recommendation to the Program Director: Ayoade O. Adeniyi, MD via email to mgascot@bronxleb.org

(2/26/08)
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Pediatric Residency Program has a vacancy for a Clinical PL-4 position available for July 1, 2008. We are looking for a competent, organized resident who is interested in working in the NY area for a minimum of 12 months. Major responsibilities include supervision and teaching residents and students at our affiliate community academic hospital. The Benefits of this Position are: Vacation: 4 weeks, Medical and Dental insurance, Coverage for Pediatric Boards. Interested applicants should contact: Residency Coordinator Migdalia Gascot E-Mail: mgascot@bronxleb.org.

(2/15/08)
The Milton and Bernice Stern Department of Pediatrics has openings for Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatricians. The applicant(s) must have a current New York State license. The Hospitalist group has been in practice for 12 years. The position involves providing care on a general pediatric service & Level II PICU. The group provides 24/7 in-house coverage. Excellent salary and benefits. Please forward by return e-mail or FAX your C.V. in confidence to:

Edward E. Conway, Jr., M.D., MS, Professor and Chairman, Pediatrician-in-chief, Milton and Bernice Stern Department of Pediatrics, Chief, Div. of Pediatric Critical Care, Beth Israel Medical Center, 350 E. 17th Street, Ste. 812 Baird Hall, New York, NY 10003, FAX: 212-420-2560, e-mail: econway@chpnet.org.

(2/11/08)
UNEXPECTED opening for PL-3 resident. The Pediatric Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY has an opening for a PL-3 resident beginning June 23, 2008. Candidates may apply by e-mailing a cover letter that includes a statement regarding the reason for leaving the current residency program as well as the following documents for consideration: ERAS application, current personal statement, three current letters of recommendation (one of which should be from current/former Program Director), In-training exam scores, medical school transcripts, Dean's letter, and USMLE /COMLEX scores. International applicants must have a valid visa status in order to apply. E-mail documents to our Program Coordinator Zaida Batista at zaida_batista@stbarnabas-ny.org or via fax: 718-960-9418. No phone calls please. Please visit our website at: www.stbarnabashospital.org/training/pedsresidency.htm

(2/4/08)
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY FELLOWSHIP --- SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. Unexpected opening in July 2008, for First Year Fellow in Pediatric Nephrology Training Program at SUNY (State University of New York) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. This is an ACGME accredited 3 year training program which provides broad clinical experience in all areas of Pediatric Nephrology, including renal biopsy, acute and chronic peritoneal and hemodialysis, and renal transplantation. Scholarly activity is fully integrated into the program, utilizing the resources of the Pediatrics Department, collaboration with other University Hospital departments, and with the Basic Science divisions of the Medical School. Applicant must have completed core Pediatric Residency training before embarking on Fellowship, and must be Board-Eligible in Pediatrics. Contact Morris J. Schoeneman, MD, Director of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, at 718-270-2532 (phone), or via e-mail at Morris.Schoeneman@Downstate.edu.

(1/25/08)
Pediatric Residency at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. The Pediatric Residency at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa has an opening for a PL-2 resident beginning July 1, 2008. Interested persons should send a current CV, USMLE scores, and In Training Exam score with cover letter to: Stacy McConkey, MD, Program Director via fax: 319-356-4855. Correspondence with the current Program Director as well as letters from current faculty will be needed prior to an interview. Please visit our website at: www.uihealthcare.com/pedsresidency/ for more specific details about our 5-year accredited program.

(1/15/08)
Child and Adolescent Health promotion Fellowship, Dayton Children’s Medical Center, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Purpose: to provide additional training to address the challenges posed by the childhood and adolescent obesity epidemic, including the need for community-based prevention and intervention, diagnosing and treating the co-morbidities of obesity, understanding the use of advanced anthropometrics, as well as the myriad of cultural, behavioral, economic and societal factors which contribute to obesity. The fellowship would provide relevant clinical experiences such as obesity clinic, type 2-diabetes clinic, sleep disorders center, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, psychology and adolescent medicine. Training and research at the Wright State Univ. Dept. of Community Health’s Lifespan Health Research Center is expected. Partnership experiences and possible project development with community agencies is also expected. Length of training: six months to one year. Compensation: The fellow will be compensated at a level comparable to a PGY-4. Deadline for application: March 1st, 2008. Send inquires for more information and application material to james.ebert@wright.edu or by mail: James Ebert, MD; Wright State University 3123 Research Blvd., #200, Kettering OH 45420.

(1/8/08)
The Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Pediatric Residency Program is accepting applications for a PL2 or PL3 position to begin June 23, 2008. Candidates may apply by e-mailing a cover letter that includes a statement regarding the reason for leaving the residency program as well as the following documents for consideration: ERAS application, current personal statement, three current letters of recommendation (one of which should be from current/former Program Director), medical school transcripts, Dean’s letter, and USMLE /COMLEX scores. International applicants must have a valid CA Status letter in order to apply. E-mail documents to Vanessa.X.Hernandez@kp.org or fax to 626-564-5822. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

(12/18/07)
Pediatric Residency at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth
The Pediatric Residency at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth has an opening for a PL-2 resident beginning June 26, 2008. Interested persons should send a current CV, USMLE scores, and In Training Exam score with cover letter to: Pediatric.Residency.Program@Hitchcock.org or via fax: 603-653-6050. Correspondence with the current Program Director as well as letters from current faculty will be needed prior to an interview. Please visit our website at: http://www.hitchcock.org/pages/CHaD_residency for more specific details about our 5-year accredited program. Program@Hitchcock.org

(12/18/07)
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine - The General Pediatrics Section of Children’s Mercy Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a full-time, board certified General Academic Pediatrician. The department is made up of 21 faculty physicians and 8 nurse practitioners, each committed to medical excellence and a supportive environment. The successful candidate will have an interest in both clinical and academic medicine. Faculty appointments are available through the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
This hospital-based section provides ambulatory care to more than 41,000 children annually and manages an inpatient service and a newborn well-baby care unit, both staffed with pediatric residents. There are extensive resident/student teaching responsibilities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. There is ample opportunity for clinical research and participation in clinical trials within the section and in collaboration with other sections and divisions. The hospital provides a strong commitment to basic and clinical research through its recently expanded Clinical Research Unit. It provides dedicated personnel to assist and oversee grant efforts. EOE/AAP. Please visit our website at www.childrensmercy.org for more information about our hospital.

Contact: Mary Ann Brennan, Physician Recruiter, Children’s Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road – Room 0500.11(A), Kansas City, MO 64108, Phone: 866.264.4652, Direct: 816.983.6201, Fax: 816.346.1328, Email:mabrennan@cmh.edu.

(12/18/07)
Pediatric Hospitalists, Phoenix Children’s Hospital - Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) and the Division of Hospitalist Medicine is seeking BE/BC hospitalists in both academic and community-based hospital medicine. Responsibilities include admission and management of general pediatric patients, consultation on specialty and surgical patients and supervising and teaching of medical students and residents. Inpatient coverage is based on a shift model and there are no PICU, NICU or nursery responsibilities. Ideal candidates for academic opportunities will have inpatient clinical experience and interest in teaching, research/academic projects and/or quality improvement projects. Faculty serve a large role in medical education including the training of a large Pediatrics and Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Programs as well as medical students from the University of Arizona. The Hospitalist Division currently consists of 14 hospitalists with the potential to expand both within PCH as well as community hospital affiliates. Phoenix Children’s is a 300 bed free-standing hospital in an exciting time of physician and programmatic expansion. Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the United States and a rapidly growing metropolitan area with a variety of exciting indoor and outdoor activities. Both full and part time positions are available with competitive salary, benefits, vacation and CME. Salary and academic appointment with the University of Arizona are commensurate with qualifications. All interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae to: Ryan S. Bode, M.D., Acting Division Chief, Hospitalist Medicine, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, rbode@phoenixchildrens.com, Phone: 602-546-0732, Fax: 602-546-0806.

(12/17/07)
The Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics at Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) and Hasbro Children’s Hospital (HCH), affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, announce a search for a Medicine-Pediatrics Section Chief & Program Director to join a highly successful and growing Section of Medicine and Pediatrics, Medicine/Pediatrics residency and combined Med-Peds Clinic. The Section is currently comprised of 7 Med/Peds faculty. Clinical opportunities exist in areas such as global health and transitional illness, including the care of patients with diseases spanning childhood to adulthood, such as cystic fibrosis and developmental diseases in a strong supportive academic environment. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in Rhode Island, board-certified or eligible in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and must qualify for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Advanced degree, education or training desirable. Applicants should have a strong record of outstanding teaching skills & experience. Prior experience/affiliation with Med-Peds residency program of at least 5 years is desirable. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a background or established track record in research and administrative leadership experience. Apply w/resume and three letters of reference to: Dominick Tammaro, MD, Chair, Med-Peds Search Committee, Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903. E-mail: dtammaro@lifespan.org. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

(12/10/07)

Help! Displaced Residents

We have just received the very sad news that the Pediatric Residency Training Program at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York will be voluntarily withdrawn as of June 30, 2008. There are ten categorical residents, five current PGY-1’s and five current PGY-2’s, who will need positions beginning July 1, 2008. These residents will have orphan status. If you have any anticipated availability please contact Samuel Grubman, MD, 212-604-7903 or sgrubman@svcmcny.org.

(12/10/07)
HOSPITALIST FELLOWSHIP POSITION in Sunny Florida: The University of South Florida, General Academic Pediatric Division is accepting applications for one Hospitalist Fellowship position to start in July 2008. The fellowship is based at All Children's Hospital (www.allkids.org) a free-standing children's hospital affiliated with USF Pediatrics. The hospital is the training site for residents and medical students

• Academic environment
• Free-standing Children's Hospital
• A well-established Academic Hospitalist Program
• Fellows obtain a masters degree in Science K-30 NIH sponsored degree in Patient-Oriented Outcomes Research
• Warm and friendly environment in sunny Florida westcoast Tamba Bay

For more information about the fellowship, go to: http://usfpeds.hsc.usf.edu/programs/fellowship/index.htm

To request application, please contact: Rani S Gereige, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director, General Academic Pediatric Fellowship, University of South Florida, Dept of Pediatrics, 2A Columbia Drive, Fifth Floor, Tampa, FL 33606 PH: (813) 259-8752 Fax: (813) 259-8749 E-Mail: gereiger@allkids.org or rgereige@health.usf.edu.

(11/26/07)
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE FELLOWSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE. We have an unexpected opening for a first year fellow in pediatric critical care to begin July 1, 2008, at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital/UMDNJ-RWJMS in New Brunswick, NJ. Our multi-disciplinary PICU has over 1000 admissions per year and a 20-bed state of the art unit. We are a level one Trauma center and have a growing pediatric cardiothoracic program, which was started two years ago in collaboration with Columbia University in New York City. We have the support of a full compliment of pediatric subspecialists, a thriving NICU, a busy pediatric emergency department, and a dedicated pediatric transport program that performed upwards of 750 transports last year. Fellows have ample opportunities to explore basic science research, clinical research, or other innovative scholarly activity. Our direct association with Rutgers University, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, The Children's Health Institute, and Children's Specialized Hospital (a Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital) also afford the possibility of unique multi-disciplinary collaborative studies. New Brunswick, NJ is conveniently located approximately 30 minutes from NYC and 90 minutes from Philadelphia. For further information please contact Lisanne Hauck MD, Associate Program Director, at (732) 235-6888. Dr. Hauck's email address is haucklc@umdnj.edu.

(11/13/07)
The University of Texas Medical Branch Pediatric Residency Program in Galveston, TX is accepting applications for a PL-2 opening for July 2008. Please send a copy of your current CV, USMLE scores, transcript, and In Training Exam score with cover letter to Barbara Ladd at: bladd@utmb.edu.

(11/13/07)
The Pediatric residency program at East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine will have a newly funded PL-3 position available July 1, 2008. Applicants must have documented successful completion of PL-1 and PL-2 years of training. Interested candidates should submit a copy of their current curriculum vitae, a letter outlining the circumstances of their desire to transfer training and 3 letters of support, including a letter from the most recent program director. Applicants will be interviewed during the month of February 2008. Please address inquires to powersr@etsu.edu. Applications materials may be sent to Dr. Rebecca Powers, PO Box 70578, Johnson City, TN 37604

(11/13/07)
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE FELLOWSHIP. Due to an unexpected opening in our fellowship program for July of 2008, one position is available for training in pediatric critical care medicine at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, located in sunny Los Angeles. The fully ACGME accredited program offers the qualified applicant full exposure to all aspects of critical care medicine including sophisticated ventilation techniques, cardiothoracic surgery, ECMO, advanced seizure monitoring, and many other cutting edge treatments. Mattel Children's is home to the world's largest pediatric solid organ transplant program. The pediatric intensive care/cardiothoracic care units are located within UCLA Medical Center, one of the top three hospitals in the country. In addition a full research program, including bench and clinical research is active. This April, the intensive care unit will move to a brand new facility within an award winning designed new hospital located across the street from the current location. As well, our program is located on the UCLA campus, giving the trainee full access to all campus events.

Irwin K. Weiss, M.D., Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA Professor of Pediatrics David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Los Angeles, California 90095-1752 USA

(10/30/07)
St. Barnabas Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Bronx, New York has a vacancy for a Pediatric Chief Resident, PL 4 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) who has successfully completed his/her third year of residency. This person will be responsible for a combination of clinical and administrative duties. Applicant must demonstrate strong leadership as well as clinical expertise. Interested applicants should send their CV and 2 letters of recommendation to the Program Director: David H. Rubin, MD via fax to 718-960-9418, or email to pedsresidency@stbarnabas-ny.org

(10/30/07)
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Position for July, 2008: The Tulane/LSU Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program in New Orleans, LA, announces the availability of a first year fellowship position beginning July 2007. Due to an unexpected opening we are seeking qualified applicants who would be interested in a fellowship position. Our ACGME accredited program combines the clinical resources and academic facilities of both Tulane and LSU Schools of Medicine. Our clinical activities serve the major pediatric hospitals in New Orleans: Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Tulane Hospital for Children, and the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans (MCLNO). These three hospitals provide the training program with a unique balance of general pediatric patients and subspecialty patients. The program also offers ample opportunities for research in both basic and clinical sciences. In addition, the program is closely affiliated with the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and fellows have the opportunity to earn an M.P.H. during their training.

If you are interested in obtaining more information, please contact: James E. Robinson, M.D., Program Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship, Department of Pediatrics, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70012. e-mail jrobinso@tulane.edu. Tel 504-988-6747.

(10/25/07)
The Department of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois at Chicago are jointly recruiting for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics who could assume responsibilities as director of the Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program. Title and track (tenure versus non-tenure) will be assigned based on interests and experience. Candidates should be dually board certified and may also be subspecialty trained. Duties include: Ambulatory precepting, inpatient ward attending, administrative responsibility and may also include research activities. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled, but we are encouraging cover letters and CV's to be submitted by 02/28/08. Send cover letter and CV to Saul Weiner, MD at sweiner@uic.edu or University of Illinois at Chicago, 840 South Wood St, M/C 718, Chicago IL 60612. 312-996-6138. UIC is an AA/EOE.

(10/25/07)
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship position at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY. We have one fellowship position available in July 2008, for eligible US citizens or permanent residents, or J-1 visa holders. Our 3 year Program, in a New York State-designated regional perinatal center, is fully accredited by the American Board of Pediatrics for certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. For further information or application requests, please e-mail Joaquim Pinheiro, MD, MPH (pinheij@mail.amc.edu), or call (518) 262-5421.

(10/12/07)
The Division of Medical Genetics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC has two ACGME-approved Medical Genetics residency positions available for physicians interested in clinical genetics and clinical biochemical genetics residency training beginning 7/1/2008. These training positions offer the opportunity to work with a distinguished group of clinical and research faculty in a tertiary care setting rich with a high volume of unique and challenging cases. The biochemical genetics laboratory serves the tri-state area of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia. Our goal is to train the leaders of the next generation in medical and biochemical genetics. For further information contact Dr. Suneeta Madan-Kheterpal, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 3705 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. E-mail: suneeta.madan-kheterpal@chp.edu. Web: http://www.chp.edu/clinical/03a_genetic.php.

(10/12/07)
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGIST OPPORTUNITY: Our private practice group is searching for an additional physician to provide pediatric pulmonary services. The pulmonary program at Children’s Respiratory and Critical Care Specialists provides inpatient services for children with complex multi-system illness on a large pediatric pulmonary service at both Children’s Hospitals of Minnesota – Minneapolis and St Paul (www.childrensmn.org). Outpatient services are provided at five clinics in the Minneapolis/St Paul area for the patient with pediatric pulmonary disease. As a physician within our practice, we can offer you a challenging clinical experience, the support and collegiality of a well-respected 17 physician pulmonary and critical care practice and a generous financial package. Resident teaching and clinical research opportunities are available.

The Minneapolis/St.Paul area has abundant cultural and outdoor activities and an excellent school system.

Send C.V. to John Stamm MBA, Administrator at stamm@crccs.com or CRCCS, 2545 Chicago Ave. S. #517, Minneapolis, MN 55404. 612-863-3260. Please visit our website at www.crccs.com.

(9/26/07)
2008 Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Fellowship Announcement.
The University of Washington Program for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle is accepting pediatric gastroenterology fellowship applications for fellowships to begin in July of 2008 or 2009. The Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Fellowship is a three-year program. In the first year, the fellow will have intensive exposure to inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, develop skills in relevant procedures, and be exposed to both liver and bowel transplantation and adult gastroenterology. In years two and three, aside from weekly clinics, fellows will focus on an academic research pursuit. They will be expected to complete relevant course work and academic requirements for training and prepare a research project from start to finish. They will obtain the fundamental skills in the second two years to be an independent academic pediatric gastroenterologist with an active research program.
The following are required for the application process:

• Application form
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Photo
• Three letters of reference
  • One from Residency Director
  • One from a member of pediatric gastroenterology division at the institution of your residency

Please email Brianne Vanderlinden at Brianne.Vanderlinden@seattlechildrens.org to obtain an application form or more information. Applications should be sent to: Karen Murray, MD P.O Box 5371 Mailstop: W-7830, Seattle, WA 98105.