Oncologist - Clinical/Translational Investigator | Department of Internal Medicine | F73330 | SOM - Richmond, VA, United States - Virginia Department of Transportation

Description

Mission or Goal of Unit:

Pursue the research, clinical, and education missions of the academic medical center in the areas of Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care.

Through bench research, clinical trials and the rigorous study of prevention and control, our scientists pursue the many roles of medicine in treating, preventing and controlling the adverse effects of cancer.

Through our training programs, our faculty train the next generation of scientists and physicians to further advance science and practice.

The VCU School of Medicine Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center are seeking an Oncologist - Clinical & Translational Investigator with a focus in Hematologic Malignancies to practice at our flagship and satellite locations.

This position will also have a role in advancing the clinical research mission and will be expected to work collaboratively with other members of the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Teaching | Trains medical students, residents and fellows in the lab and while in the clinic. Expected to actively participate in providing clinical research opportunities to fellows.

Research | This position will be responsible for bringing the most innovative clinical trials in hematologic malignancies to the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the region utilizing intra and extramural partnerships.

This position will be expected to establish extramural partnerships with the ultimate goal of offering the most innovative drugs in hematologic malignancies to patients at the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center before they are standard of care.

You will be expected to participate in Massey's Clinical Trial Training Program, write 2 IITs by year 3 and year 4, and apply for a career development award by year 4.

Efforts to obtain funding for your research in areas of focus consistent with the mission of the School of Medicine, Department, and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center must be demonstrated.

In addition, reasonable scholarly activities, such as publications, presentations at national meetings and participation in appropriate academic organizations, are expected as well as active participation as a scientific member of the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Service | It is expected that the person in this position will be active in decreasing Health Disparities in the community served by Massey/VCU.

Clinical | Attends on the inpatient wards and consult service, and/or sees patients in the outpatient clinic with a focus on hematologic malignancies.

Board certified or eligible in medical oncology or hematology
publications, trial PI) during medical school, residency, fellowship, and/or early academic career
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
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