board-certified Adolescent Medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and pediatricians with a strong interest in adolescent health. Clinical responsibilities focus primarily on outpatient adolescent medicine care, provided in Raleigh and/or Chapel Hill clinical settings. Inpatient consultative care is delivered on an as-needed basis, with plans for expansion as the section continues to grow.
The Adolescent Medicine Section also offers opportunities to:
- Provide medical care in youth detention centers
- Deliver care within a youth psychiatric inpatient facility
- Collaborate in a Hematology-Adolescent Medicine clinic supporting reproductive healthcare for patients with possible bleeding disorders and other hematologic conditions
- Partner with the UNC Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders, housed within the Department of Psychiatry
- Open Rank, Open Track
Academic, Research, & Teaching Opportunities
In addition to clinical programs, GPAM has a nationally recognized record of excellence in research and education. Division-wide research focuses include the impact of social and contextual factors on health, childhood adversity, and health inequities.
Research interests within the Adolescent Medicine Section include:
- Adolescent consent and confidentiality in telehealth
- Decision-making tools for contraceptive care
- Reproductive health autonomy
- Global health and HIV prevention
- Eating disorders treatment outcomes and quality improvement
Opportunities for broader adolescent health research are available through collaboration with the Gillings School of Global Public Health and the Sheps Center for Health Services Research. Faculty may also participate in medical education, including medical student and resident teaching, curriculum development, and supervision of clinical rotations. Additional opportunities exist to develop and participate in other outpatient specialty collaborative clinics based on program growth and faculty interests.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Completion of post-residency fellowship training in Adolescent Medicine
- Board certification or board eligibility in Adolescent Medicine
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina
For additional information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
