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    Pediatric Neuro Oncologist, - Richmond, United States - State of Virginia

    State of Virginia
    State of Virginia Richmond, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Mission or Goal of Unit:

    The Department of Pediatrics, division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at the Children's Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) is seeking a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist to support the program of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.

    Children's Hospital of Richmond of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has committed itself to transforming the division into a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research.


    Chief Purpose of this position:

    The department seeks a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist that will provide support to the division in its continuity of care for new and existing patients.

    The division and CHoR are part of the NCI-designated Massey Cancer Center. Currently, the division is the only facility providing pediatric stem cell transplantation in Virginia.

    The Pediatric Neuro-oncology section includes an outstanding team of neurosurgeons and neuroradiology expertise and will work closely with the adult neuro-oncology program headed by Dr.

    Mariza Daras. Additionally, the division offers a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship with support for a fourth year.


    Position Responsibilities:

    • Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in the area of Critical Care Medicine. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, residents, and Fellows when applicable.
    • Research: Faculty member will have working knowledge in basic research methods and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research that division may play an active role in pursuing.
    • Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental, hospital, or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, as well as professional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
    • Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a pediatric neuro-oncologist for the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
    • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Previous experience in an academic medical center
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