Clinical Physician Scientist, Department of Internal Medicine (F73390)

Clinical Physician Scientist, Department of Internal Medicine (F73390)
VCU Health - Richmond, VA

Join our unstoppable team and help us create a new kind of patient experience!

Mission or Goal of Unit: The vision of Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute is to be a platform for scientific research and innovation. Our goal is to seamlessly integrate scientific discovery into clinical care, ultimately improving the health of the people we serve here in Virginia, as well as those suffering from liver disease around the world.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health at VCU in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking highly motivated Clinical Physician Scientists to focus on translational studies of chronic liver diseases. These scientists have in-depth clinical knowledge of human health and disease, combined with skills in scientific investigation and analysis. This makes them uniquely resourceful and key to the above mission of the Institute.

Chief Purposes of this position include:

• Asking clinically relevant questions in a health research environment that will lead to development of research linking basic and clinical sciences
• Transform clinical observations into testable research hypotheses and translates research findings into medical advances
• Assures excellence in medical education in teaching students that to apply science to patient care as well as research
• Contribute specialized perspectives required to lead evolving fields such as genetic medicine, pharmacogenetics, and bioinformatics

Position Responsibilities: 

Teaching | Provide teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows in both their clinical and research roles.

Research | Focus on Discovery of biomedical innovation, lifesaving therapies, and disease prevention strategies that can be immediately translated to clinical care. Obtain grant funding, write scientific papers or books for publication and work collaboratively with a team of other researchers.

Clinical | Provide clinical services in the Hepatology clinics at VCUHS; participate in the inpatient management of patients with liver conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Required to have Basic Science and/or Clinical Research experience and dedication to pursue a Physician Scientist track
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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Welcome to VCU Health l MCV Physicians, the medical practice of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. As part of VCU’s School of Medicine, our physicians provide quality patient care services, teach the next generation of physicians, and conduct important research. VCU’s Massey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health is the region’s full-service children’s hospital.

We are over 900 physicians and 19 clinical departments providing services at various sites in Virginia, including VCU Medical Center — Richmond, VA – the region’s comprehensive Level 1 Trauma Center, verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care. VCU Medical Center integrates hospitals, clinical care facilities, health sciences schools and medical research.

Our physician-driven, patient-centered care model reflects the values and vision of an outstanding integrated academic practice.

VCU Health has consistently ranked high in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals study in the state and metro Richmond area. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU continues to expand inpatient and outpatient services, as well as the new Virginia Treatment Center for Children, opened in 2018, serving as a beacon of hope for families seeking mental health services. We are proud that VCU Health has twice achieved Magnet® designation.  We are honored to be recognized by Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best” for work/life balance and integration. Since 2006, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce has consistently named VCU Health an Area Employer of Choice. You won’t find a more appreciative organization to work for, nor better people to work with.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an urban university with over 32,000 students located in Richmond, Virginia, two hours south of Washington D.C. As one of the nation’s top research universities it attracts more than $255 million a year in sponsored research funding. Twenty-seven VCU graduate and professional programs rank among the best in the nation in US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.