Facial Plastics Physician Fellow

Unit

School Of Medicine MBU

Department

Otolaryngology

Chief Purpose of this position

This position will provide limited ENT services at VCU Health System, primarily on call /trauma. The physician will support the training and teaching of Otolaryngology residents as well as other students and observers. The physician will strive for excellence and productivity in research discoveries in their clinical area of focus. The Department fosters a level of research and professional activity essential to the GME program (Otolaryngology residency) and to the professional growth of the faculty.

Mission or Goal of Unit

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is dedicated to providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art clinical care, teach medical students/observers/residents and engaging in clinical/translational research.

Position Responsibilities

Clinical

This is the area of primary focus as a clinical faculty MD. Faculty member will demonstrate excellence in provision of care and treatment of patients within the discipline. Faculty member will demonstrate responsibility toward growth of individual clinical practice and referral base. Faculty will participate in multi-disciplinary clinical endeavors.

Teaching

Faculty member will participate in the teaching of residents, medical students and other students & observers. Provision of CME lectures for professionals are encouraged.

Research

Faculty member shall establish a reputation of excellence in clinical and/or translational research, with the expectation of publication in refereed journals and potential external funding. The development of interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance the research and clinical programs at VCU is expected. Mentoring of residents and students in their research.

Service

Faculty member will serve on departmental, Health System and/or University committees as needed. Service in a professional capacity in their field in such areas of reviewer, external committee member, conference organizer, etc. are encouraged.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in otolaryngology
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia upon hire
• Possess a strong interest in clinical care, teaching, and research
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU