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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number ACAD453

Job Title Chair, Department of Medicine

Position Title Chair, Department of Medicine

Position Type Faculty

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department Medicine

Position Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is undergoing a national search as it seeks a new Chair for the

Department of Medicine, an exciting strategic opportunity for leaders in academic medicine.

The next Department Chair must be a compelling and innovative leader whose passion for the educational, clinical, and research missions energize Morehouse School of Medicine’s faculty, staff, and learners, focusing their efforts on a strategic vision of excellence in all missions.

Reporting to Morehouse School of Medicine Executive Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean ( EVP /Dean) Dr. J. Adrian Tyndall, the Chair of the Department of Medicine will partner

with the EVP /Dean in articulating, directing, and executing on MSM’s vision, mission, and strategies.

The new Chair will have the responsibility for the development and maintenance of efficient and effective operations and the promotion of collaborative work relationships between faculty and staff at all levels.

The Chair will oversee all components of the academic mission including oversight of active research programs, teaching and education of medical students, and oversight of residency

programs. He/she will also oversee the expansion of the outpatient and inpatient clinical enterprise of the Department of Medicine and will ensure the highest level of clinical quality and patient safety and will be provided the resources to actively recruit and retain talented faculty who will be

active in contributing to MSM’s mission areas of clinical care, education, and research with the goal of become a leading and trusted force in academic medicine.

The Chair will be responsible for creating a high performing Department through a commitment to evidence-based care, process improvement, and the development of a quality improvement program that will bring the highest level of quality and outcomes to the patient population

the institution serves. Successful Chair candidates will be recognized as outstanding clinically active leaders and have an excellent track record in clinical care, research, and teaching within a nationally recognized program. The successful candidate must be collaborative and able to lead

an efficient and effective program with the highest standards of clinical outcomes in a complex and dynamic environment. The Chair will also be a prudent steward of the Department

and MSM , guiding the institution through changes in the health care and social environment.

Candidates must exhibit values consistent with the mission of Morehouse School of Medicine and the drive towards health equity and health justice to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. The new Chair must operate as a visionary leader who understands how to effectively drive change in a complex patient-centered, mission-driven, academic environment. They must embody the mission of MSM and embrace its vision and must

lead through respect, integrity, wisdom, humility, and intellectual curiosity. He/she will serve on the EVP /Dean’s senior leadership team and will contribute to the general success of the organization by working collaboratively with leadership throughout MSM to realize the vision and goals

of the organization and to further its mission to be a national leading in increasing the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for an innovative executive with a desire to lead a growing clinical, education, and research enterprise, and to serve as an integral leader of MSM during this moment of transformative change across the healthcare industry. The new leader will be part of a mission-driven system that educates health professionals and provides leading-edge patient care, community service and research with a global impact.

The Department of Medicine is the largest of MSM’s clinical departments. Its faculty members provide clinical services at Grady Hospital and its clinics, the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and at Morehouse Healthcare. The Department has the Divisions of Cardiology, General Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, and Neurology. The Internal Medicine

Residency Program has over 80 residents. A new Neurology Residency Program had its first class start in July 2023. There are established fellowship programs in Cardiology and Pulmonary –Critical Care and a newly approved fellowship in Gastroenterology will bring in its first fellows in July 2025.

The graduates of the residency program have had considerable success in a diverse set of endeavors, and they always speak to the opportunity and training they received at MSM . The Department is attractive to job candidates as demonstrated by the success in recruitment of new

faculty. Faculty members have been successful in achieving promotion to associate and full professor. The Department operates as a team and a family. Trainees are treated as colleagues and all team members work to improve the lives of their patients. More information about the department can be found here: https://www.msm.edu/Education/internalMedicine/index.php

Student and Residency Excellence

Over the last five years, the department has continued to make gains in the education arena. In terms of our undergraduate 3rd and 4th year clerkships, the numbers of students on each

rotation have increased. In the 3rd year clerkship, our students are now successfully rotating at our Columbus Campus, Grady Memorial Hospital and Atlanta Va. We have expanded the

rotations offered to our 4th year students. Our students report excellent experience during their rotations and are passing their shelf tests.

In terms of GME , we have expanded our residency program in Internal Medicine from 72 to 83 positions with additional growth expected. Other highlights include:

• Expanded our Cardiovascular Fellowship to include a potential research year and have graduated

two classes.

• Obtained ACGME approval for our Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship with the inaugural class anticipated to graduate in June 2024.

• Received ACGME approval and have begun a Neurology Residency with the inaugural class

completing their first year in June 2024.

• Received ACGME approval to begin a Gastroenterology Fellowship due to begin July 2025.

• Completed ACGME evaluation and approval of all programs without any citations.

World-Class Team

Recruitment: In the last five years, MSM recruited 29 new faculty members with a distribution of: four cardiologists, three neurologists, one infectious disease, one hematologist/

oncologist, four gastroenterologists, three pulmonary/critical care, one nephrologist, 11 general internal medicine, and one researcher. We are currently recruiting an additional

16 faculty.

Promotions: Over the last five years, we have promoted 21 faculty members with the following distribution: one instructor to assistant professor; eight assistant professors to

associate professor; and 12 associate professors to professor.

Advancing Health Equity

Research and National Societies: Throughout the last five years, our faculty have continued to increase their scholarly activity. These accomplishments include:

• MSM faculty members are prolific authors who have achieved 182 publications in the past five years. Our residents continue to be leaders in scholarly activity at the Region ACP Meeting.

• MSM received the GME Award for the Program with the Most Scholarly Activities in November 2022. We were selected for the award after having the most PubMed ID

publications by faculty and residents compared to other MSM GME programs.

• Our department has two faculty members that have achieved membership in the National Academy of Sciences.

• Our faculty cumulatively belongs to 187 national societies.

• The divisions of Pulmonary/Critical Care, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, and General Internal Medicine are active producers of grant funding.

• Over the last five years, the Department of Medicine allocated more than $28.3 million dollars in

grant support.

I am proud of how well the MSM Department of Medicine has come together and worked so

hard to make the achievements of the last five years a reality. None of the achievements of the

department could have occurred without the great dedication our faculty have to their patients,

learners, their colleagues, and MSM .” Richard H. Snyder, MD, MBA , FACP , FCCM Morehouse School of Medicine Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine

Since its founding in 1975, Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) has been leading the

creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice.

We exist to promote health equity in every facet of our society by:

• Addressing critical healthcare shortages by placing primary care clinicians in the underserved urban and rural areas that need us most

• Increasing the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce to improve health outcomes

• Improving health and wellbeing of individuals and communities through programs in education, research,

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or equivalent foreign degree

• Current board certification in General Internal Medicine and/or a related internal medicine subspecialty area is required

• The Chair of Medicine must also have an appropriate record of scholarship, teaching, and service to meet the requirements for Full Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine

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The successful candidate will have a track record of accomplishment and impact allowing him/her

to accomplish the above goals. Candidates will likely have experience as a clinical department chair, chief or deputy chief medical officer, or hold a similar position with broad institutional purview. In addition, the Department of Medicine Chair should possess:.

• Academic Leadership: Sterling reputation as an educator and active clinical internist, a strong sense of strategic, inclusive academic leadership linked to success in implementing and managing change and driving organizational achievement, enhancing academic excellence and recognition, and fostering links to promote MSM nationally and internationally

• Collaboration: Demonstrated success with interprofessional collaboration in educational and

clinical settings

• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communications, interpersonal and emotional

intelligence skills

• Diversity: A deeply rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels as one of MSM’s institutional values

• Financial Stewardship: Understands financial implications of decisions and manages with

budgetary discipline

• Innovation: Ability to identify opportunities for the development and implementation of innovative solutions to meet or exceed customer and stakeholder needs; a champion of innovation and change

• Integrity: Impeccable personal and professional integrity. Demonstrates integrity and honesty in decision making and in relationships

• Leadership Interface: Ability to build consensus and synergy across multiple entities

• Management: Outstanding ability to develop complex plans and procedures, and to coordinate people and other resources to execute goals; ability to execute in a complex organizational structure; strong and collaborative decision-making skills; able to take reasoned risk

• Personal Characteristics: High energy and enthusiasm balanced with a highly professional demeanor; flexible and patient; approachable and down- to-earth; creative

• Relationship Building: Inclusive management style, with the ability to foster partnerships, build relationships, work collaboratively across boundaries and achieve performance and results through others towards clearly established goals

• Results Orientation: Ability to foster a culture of delivery, responsibility and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

Must demonstrate the ability to

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include 1) a full CV and 2) a letter of

interest that addresses the responsibilities and requirements

described above, the applicant’s motivation to apply, and the

applicant’s interest in Morehouse School of Medicine.

To ensure full consideration, any inquiries, nominations,

and/or application materials should be submitted

electronically, in confidence, to: MSM Chair of Medicine

DoMChairSearch@msm.edu

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

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• • Informal inquires and additional information requests can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee. Additionally, please forward your CV or nominations of highly qualified candidates to: Ed Childs, MD Chair, Search Committee Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery Morehouse School of Medicine 720 Westview Drive, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30310-1495 Attn: Alicia Gibbs, Office of the Dean Phone: 404-756-8935 (Office) Email: agibbs@msm.edu

(Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy

• Letter of Reference 1

• Letter of Reference 2

• Letter of Reference 3

• Writing Sample

• Professional License

• ECFMG Certificate

• Other Document