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Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit is expanding our Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology and seeking a Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our thriving program. The Division sees patients up to 18 years of age with autoimmune or potential autoimmune diseases including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, periodic fever syndromes, scleroderma, Bebcet’s disease and vasculitis are among the conditions seen and treated.
Opportunity Highlights:
The Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan currently has 8 faculty members and 2 fellows. Two faculty members are certified by the Board of Pediatrics with additional certification in Pediatric Rheumatology. The rest of the faculty members have certification in Pediatric Allergy & Immunology.
The Division has a major role in teaching residents and fellows and conducting multicenter collaborative clinical research. The Division is supported by on-site social workers, medical office assistants, RNs specialized in Rheumatology, Immunology, and Allergy, and an NP that has specialization in Pediatric Rheumatology.
The Pediatric Rheumatology clinic and multidisciplinary vasculitis clinic with Pediatric Nephrologists is located at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s Pediatric Specialty Center. There are three other off-site clinics around the Detroit metropolitan area that provide Pediatric Rheumatology outpatient services.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Since 1886, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has provided the highest quality of care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment. A proud member of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), the Children's Hospital of Michigan is the first and largest children's hospital in the state. This 228-bed facility has an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery and research, training more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan.
The Children's Hospital of Michigan engages in groundbreaking research that has long shaped the science of pediatric medicine. The hospital is ranked as one of America's best pediatric hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Parent Magazine .
About The Community
The Detroit metropolitan area is a vibrant and diverse region that offers a wealth of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. With a rich automotive and musical history, the area also boasts a renowned Arts center (Detroit Institute of Arts), a major orchestra (Detroit Symphony Orchestra) and Opera House. Residents enjoy a variety of top restaurants, venues for major sports teams as well as outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and water sports, along the Detroit River and in the numerous surrounding lakes. The metro area is also home to several excellent schools and universities, making it an ideal place to live and work for families and professionals alike with an affordable cost-of-living.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Full-time, employed opportunity with academic responsibilities
- Join two other full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist. full-time Peds Rheum NP and 1 half-time Immunologist
- 80% clinical time, 20% teaching, research and administrative time – schedule can be modified depending on interests
- Four clinics per week (each clinic is a 4-hour block)
- 10 days of Pediatric Rheumatology inpatient consult per month
- Call is beeper coverage of ten days per month of Pediatric Rheumatology only.
- Infusion center is available for IVIG and monoclonal antibody treatment
- Opportunities for academic collaboration within the division, department, and multi-center are available and encouraged
- CHM's research center is located at the main hospital and provides support in clinical research
- Collaboration opportunities available with the Adult Rheumatology team at DMC Harper University Hospital
- Affiliation with Central Michigan University, Michigan State University and Wayne State University School of Medicine for inter-institutional collaboration in teaching and research
- Board certification with the American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellowship training and board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Rheumatology
- Eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of Michigan
The Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan currently has 8 faculty members and 2 fellows. Two faculty members are certified by the Board of Pediatrics with additional certification in Pediatric Rheumatology. The rest of the faculty members have certification in Pediatric Allergy & Immunology.
The Division has a major role in teaching residents and fellows and conducting multicenter collaborative clinical research. The Division is supported by on-site social workers, medical office assistants, RNs specialized in Rheumatology, Immunology, and Allergy, and an NP that has specialization in Pediatric Rheumatology.
The Pediatric Rheumatology clinic and multidisciplinary vasculitis clinic with Pediatric Nephrologists is located at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s Pediatric Specialty Center. There are three other off-site clinics around the Detroit metropolitan area that provide Pediatric Rheumatology outpatient services.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Since 1886, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has provided the highest quality of care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment. A proud member of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), the Children's Hospital of Michigan is the first and largest children's hospital in the state. This 228-bed facility has an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery and research, training more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan.
The Children's Hospital of Michigan engages in groundbreaking research that has long shaped the science of pediatric medicine. The hospital is ranked as one of America's best pediatric hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Parent Magazine .
About The Community
The Detroit metropolitan area is a vibrant and diverse region that offers a wealth of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. With a rich automotive and musical history, the area also boasts a renowned Arts center (Detroit Institute of Arts), a major orchestra (Detroit Symphony Orchestra) and Opera House. Residents enjoy a variety of top restaurants, venues for major sports teams as well as outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and water sports, along the Detroit River and in the numerous surrounding lakes. The metro area is also home to several excellent schools and universities, making it an ideal place to live and work for families and professionals alike with an affordable cost-of-living.
