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Nationally Ranked Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Program

On behalf of Shari Barkin, MD, MSHS, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Pediatrician-in-Chief, Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR), CareerPhysician, the national leader in academic child health executive search is pleased to inform you of the national search to identify a talented, dynamic pediatric pulmonologist to join a tremendous group of faculty and internationally respected thought leaders in efforts to expand pulmonary programs, grow basic science and translational and clinical research, and foster a productive and inspiring environment for educating and mentoring the next generation.   

CHoR is home to a nationally renowned cystic fibrosis center with outcomes that ranks among the best in the nation, as well nationally respected UCAN asthma clinic, which offers treatment to children with severe asthma as well as educational support to families.

Opportunity Highlights:

• The division of pulmonary medicine houses a three-year fellowship program and boasts of a history of incredible ground-breaking research.
• The division of pulmonary medicine houses the sleep program and can offer opportunities for faculty to participate in sleep medicine as part of their clinical scope.
• Faculty and patients benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach to pediatric sleep medicine includes physicians with expertise in developmental pediatrics and pediatric complex care and excellent collaborations with ENT and pediatric neurology.   
• The division is home to outstanding mentors and national thought leaders in their fields of expertise, including Michael S. Schechter, MD, MPH, in Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis and sociodemographic influences and treatment variation on disease outcomes and Judy Voynow, MD, in Cystic Fibrosis.
• Practice in new state-of-the-art children’s hospital including a certified pediatric sleep lab, constructed in 2022 with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and support for the future creation of a Sleep Medicine Fellowship.
• Rich history of educating future pediatric providers and leaders.

• Community partnerships with health systems, school districts and children’s organizations extend across Central Virginia.
• The department of pediatrics benefits from a dedicated Children’s Hospital Foundationto support faculty, programs and places dedicated to kids. 
• Work/life balance is a key reason why VCU Health providers enjoy long and satisfying careers in Richmond. Central Virginia is one of the most beautiful and iconic areas of the American landscape perfectly triangulated between mountains, beaches, and Washington, DC. Natural beauty, history, culture and recreational activities from national parks, breathtaking coastlines, crystal-clear lakes and the Blue Ridge Mountains to nationally acclaimed resorts, restaurants, breweries, wineries, museums, theme parks and more. The James River runs through Richmond and promotes a very active lifestyle.  There’s an excellent selection of housing options in welcoming urban, suburban, and rural settings. Families can also choose from a wide range of public and private school options, as well as local colleges, universities, and technical schools. Living costs are low and quality of life is high.

For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact Mark Lozano at mark@careerphysician.com, or at 469-553-9311. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

BC/BE Pediatric Pulmonology 

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