Instructor in Medicine at the CUMC

The Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, is seeking a clinician‑educator to join the faculty at the rank of Instructor.

The successful candidate will be a patient‑centered rheumatologist with broad clinical expertise in rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, a strong dedication to medical education, and an interest in contributing to the division’s clinical, teaching, and academic missions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and infusion‑based care for patients with inflammatory arthritis, systemic autoimmune diseases, and a broad spectrum of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Contribute to the delivery, growth, and optimization of clinical services within the Division of Rheumatology, including participation in specialty clinics and continuity care.
• Manage patients receiving advanced immunomodulatory and biologic therapies in alignment with current evidence‑based guidelines and best practices.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and rheumatology fellows across ambulatory, inpatient, and conference‑based educational settings.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and other academic efforts that advance rheumatology care and outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork‑Presbyterian Hospital to ensure coordinated, high‑quality patient care.
• Participate in divisional educational conferences, curriculum development, and initiatives aimed at clinical innovation and program enhancement.

Minimum Qualifications:

M.D. or equivalent medical professional degree. Candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology and must be eligible to practice in the State of New York.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clinical expertise in Rheumatology and the management of complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, along with a strong commitment to teaching, academic service, and patient‑centered care.