Medical Geneticist Physician

The Division of Medical Genetics at Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) has an active and well-integrated clinical genetics service which currently includes reproductive genetics and cancer genetics. The Division includes clinical genetics services and the maternal serum screening program which serves the health system and surrounding area. We expect growth in cancer genetics with the expansion of the Henry Ford Cancer Institute. With the implementation and expansion of the Henry Ford Precision Medicine Program, the Genetics Division will be part of systemwide initiatives to grow and emphasize the importance of genetics throughout clinical care. The ideal candidate will be excited to work on building and growing clinical genetic services for the health system.

HFHS has a Laboratory Genetics and Genomics postdoctoral training program. In addition, there are teaching opportunities for Wayne State University Genetics Residency/Fellowship trainees, genetic counselors, and rotating residents at Henry Ford. Basic science and clinic research opportunities are available. An academic appointment is available through the Wayne State University Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics. The Henry Ford Hospital Genetics Division works closely with the Pathology Department which includes molecular and cytogenetics laboratories. We support the Henry Ford Health System (www.henryford.com) and other hospitals and clinics throughout Southeast Michigan. HFHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Presently, we have one MD geneticist and six genetic counselors. We plan to expand the division by hiring additional genetic counselors and geneticists. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated candidate. 

Qualifications 

• Candidates for the position must have completed an ACGME-accredited clinical genetics residency and be board certified or an active candidate for the ABMG clinical genetics examination.

Henry Ford Medical Center – New Center One offers a variety of specialty and diagnostic services including allergy, dermatology, endocrinology, pediatrics, rheumatology, sleep disorders and women’s health. There is also on-site laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services. 

The center is on West Grand Boulevard three blocks east of Henry Ford Hospital. 

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint area locations, Henry Ford now offers care in 550 locations, including 13 acute care hospitals, 3 behavioral health facilities (featuring 2 world-class addiction treatment centers), a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility, and multiple cancer care destinations, including the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion in Detroit.

Our full continuum of services spans from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, complemented by a health insurance plan, home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, and eye care. Henry Ford Health is powered by 50,000 dedicated team members committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering innovation.

Based in Detroit, we're leading the Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment centered on reimagining our academic healthcare campus. Our mission extends beyond patient care to include cutting-edge research and education, with a focus on innovation, population health, and complex care.

For those interested in joining our team, learn more about career opportunities at henryford.com/careers.