The University of Michigan Department of Pediatrics is seeking an experienced clinician-scholar to serve as the Director of the Division of Critical Care Medicine. This highly ranked division includes 14 faculty members, 9 fellows and 6+ nurse practitioners. The 26-bed PICU in the CS Mott Children’s Hospital is a major referral center for the state and region. The PICU faculty provides care for all pediatric medical surgical patients except for cardiac care, which has a separate ICU. The Division has several research programs that are supported by NIH grants. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical care programs, engaging in the training and professional development of students, house officers, and faculty, maintaining a strong independent research program, and working to develop and promote the research of trainees and junior faculty. There is a well-established fellowship training program. Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified Pediatric Critical Care,and be eligible for appointment as an Associate or full Professor at the University of Michigan. Desired qualifications include collaborative leadership and administrative experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, established track record in directing an active research/scholarship portfolio, and proven mentorship ability. A competitive package will be available to maintain and grow the Division of Critical Care.
Department of Pediatrics and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital - The Department of Pediatrics includes 17 clinical divisions and over 300 faculty members. C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, a 1.1 million square foot, 12 story, 348-bed facility that opened in 2011, is located on the University of Michigan medical campus. Mott is ranked as the #1 children’s hospital in Michigan and in the top 3 in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. This state-of-the-art facility includes the on-site Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital birthing center, a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, and a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.
Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the United States, combining the atmosphere of a college town with the cultural and recreational opportunities of a larger city. For example, the University Musical Society brings world-class music, dance, and theater to Ann Arbor. The city and University offer extensive parks and gardens and opportunities many outdoor activities. Detroit Metropolitan Airport, a half-hour drive from Ann Arbor, offers easy access to major cities in the U.S. and internationally (learn more at: goblueguide.medicine.medicine.edu).
The University of Michigan is a world-class institution of higher-learning offering a broad range of opportunities for interdisciplinary innovative work with many nationally top-ranked schools including Engineering, Public Health, Nursing, and Social Work.