Position Title: Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor - Division of Adolescent Medicine , Department of Pediatrics

Posting Number: U230078

Employer: University Affiliates

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics (https://medicine.buffalo.edu/departments/pediatrics.html) , University at Buffalo (UB), Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo ( OCH ) is seeking a dedicated and skilled physician to join our team as a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the academic and clinical excellence of our renowned institution while focusing on the health and psychosocial needs of adolescents and young adults, ages 12-30. Patients are cared for at 2 outpatient locations as well as OCH .

Subspecialty patient services include:

• eating disorders

• sexually transmitted diseases

• alcohol and substance abuse

• mental health conditions

• reproductive health care

• gender dysphoria

• chronic disease

Teaching and Mentoring responsibilities:

• Contribute to medical education by actively participating in the training of medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops related to adolescent medicine.

Scholarly Activities:

• Engage in scholarly research initiatives and activities, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance patient care related to adolescent health and medicine.

• Contribute to academic publications, presentations at conferences, and other scholarly endeavors.

  UBMD Pediatrics is one of 18 practice plans within UBMD Physicians’ Group, the single largest medical group in Western New York. We provide premier health care to infants, children, adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we have 17 pediatric subspecialties. Our physicians make up the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

About the Buffalo/Niagara region

Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and is located in the western region on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. Buffalo – the City of Good Neighbors – is a big city with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, outstanding public schools, and modest cost of living. Buffalo-Niagara, a region of 1.2 million people, is home to world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, a vibrant theater and music community, an abundance of restaurants for every palette, and major and minor league sports teams. Buffalo is home to iconic historical landmarks, diverse attractions, and hosts many annual cultural events. Buffalo is close to two significant wine growing regions-Niagara Escarpment and the Finger Lakes region. In addition, the Adirondack Mountains are half-a-day’s drive from Buffalo. Rich in natural resources and beauty, the Buffalo Niagara area is a four-season region that offers the best for seasonal sports enthusiasts. Due to its mild temperatures, low risk of natural disasters, abundant fresh water, and clean energy production, Buffalo is a great place to work, study and live – going from “Punchline to Lifeline”. For more information, please see: https://medicine.buffalo.edu/about/about_buffalo.html

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo (http://buffalo.edu/) .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent

• Board certified in Pediatrics

• Board certified or eligible in Adolescent Medicine.

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 44646