Academic Geriatrician/General Internal Medicine

Job Title
Academic Geriatrician/General Internal Medicine


Requisition Number
FE03535


Working Title

Department Name
7H359:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - GENERAL


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

MD or MD/PhD degree



Required Related Experience

Residency Training as well as experience as a clinical physician
Must have outstanding clinical and communication skills

Must possess a strong interest in clinical research activities related to dementia



Required License/Registration/Certification

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky



Job Summary

The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) and the Division of Internal Medicine at University of Kentucky (UK) in Lexington KY are seeking a full-time academic Geriatrician for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and have demonstrated clinical and research skills. This academic appointment offers an opportunity to provide clinical care in a cooperative and collegial team environment at UK Healthcare while also participating in clinical research activities in the SBCoA and its long-standing NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). The position will have 50% protected time for pursuit of collaborative clinical research activities that include numerous clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and observational studies in longitudinal cohorts such as the ADRC and MarkVCID. Clinical service will focus on the clinical care of older adults in the ambulatory care setting. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to interprofessional practice, cultural competence, quality improvement with a proven ability to provide high quality primary, specialty, and consultative care. Candidate must use a person-centered approach that embraces an understanding of personal goals, equity, inclusion, and holistic care.

Application Requirements
· Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV

· Cover Letter

· Statement of Research Interests (Specific Request 1)

· Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Specific Request 2)

· Contact Information for 3 individuals who can serve as References


Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


University Community of Inclusion


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