Pediatric Nephrologist (Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics)

Teaching

1. Participate in the Pediatric Clerkship Program in conjunction with the Pediatric Clerkship Director, assist in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in Pediatric Nephrology;
   1. Author cases and questions for problem-based educational endeavors and simulated patient exams;
   2. Provide educational sessions as requested for Clerkship medical students;
   3. Prepare, review and present curriculum for assigned streamers for the Pediatric Clerkship;
   4. Prepare and review test questions for assigned Clerkship streamers;
   5. Supervise and teach 3rd and 4th year medical students rotating on the outpatient service; and
   6. Communicate with the Clerkship Director regarding concerns with individual student performance.
2. Participates in the Pediatric Residency Program with a primary focus on the underserved and community health.

Service

1. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine.
2. Maintain a clinical Pediatric Nephrology practice in order to maintain clinic proficiency. Provide outpatient care and inpatient consults.
3. Provide at least a minimum of five (5) one-half day clinics per week.

Research

1. Be responsible for the type and quality of research and quality initiatives within the division and department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited medical school program
• Successful completion of an approved residency program
• Board certified in Pediatrics
• Board eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Illinois or eligible for such licensure
• Strong commitment to clinical and educational excellence
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations