at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Academic Geriatrician, Asst/Assoc Prof of Clinical Medicine
Academic Geriatrician, Asst/Assoc Prof of Clinical Medicine
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Medicine
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023727
Posting Close Date: 5/31/2024
The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP), located in a mid-size metropolitan area, seeks an academic geriatrician to assist the department teach medical students and residents in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Diseases. Other duties include assisting the department: provide clinical patient care in Geriatrics Internal Medicine in the hospital and clinics; provide Grand Rounds and lectures; assist with curriculum development; participate in clinical medical science research; and perform administrative duties and University service as assigned.
UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 244 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduate programs. The Department of Medicine's faculty teach at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, a tertiary care facility serving a 37 county region with a population of over 2 million people. A joint venture between UICOMP and OSF, the Jump Trading Simulation Education Center is a world-class facility with over 40,000 square feet of space which provides the highest level of clinical education, medical research, and training .
Requirements for the title of Asst/Assoc/Prof of Clinical Medicine are an MD/DO degree or its foreign equivalent, plus 3 years of training (3 years in an Internal Medicine residency program), eligible for medical licensure in Illinois, and board certification or eligibility for certification in Internal Medicine.
Travel may be periodically required between healthcare facilities or for professional development. Malpractice insurance is provided by the University of Illinois system and an excellent benefits package available including vacation and sick time, CME health and life insurance and retirement plan. Complete job description is available via email at .
Position Summary
The incumbent will direct patient care and supervise instruction.
Duties & Responsibilities
Direct patient care on inpatient units at our University-affiliated hospital
Direct patient care in our departmental outpatient clinic
Supervision and teaching of internal medicine residents and medical students
Function as a University faculty member, performing such duties as are appropriate to academic rank and position.
Minimum Qualifications
MD/DO or equivalent
Board certified/eligible for certifying examination of the American Board of Internal Medicine or comparable certifying authority
Eligible for licensure in Illinois
Eligible for medical staff appointment at university-affiliated hospital
3 years experience in geriatrics
Experience in inpatient and outpatient internal medicine/geriatrics
Experience in working collaboratively as a part of an interdisciplinary team
Interest in providing high-quality education
Collaborate with resident physicians and medical students on research projects.
For fullest consideration please submit your application by 03/25/2024 at:
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