"Pediatric Rheumatology Clinical Scholar"

The Stanford Department of Pediatrics is committed to advancing the health of infants, children, and adolescents through innovative medical care, research, education, training, and advocacy. With over 400 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialties, our department is one of the largest in the Stanford University School of Medicine. Ranked among the top in the nation by US News and World Report, we attract medical students, interns, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows, and faculty from around the world. We offer broad-based training in general pediatrics, critical care and pediatric subspecialties within a variety of ambulatory, inpatient and community settings. Integrated with our educational activities, these programs provide hands-on learning to equip our graduates with the skills they'll need as future advocates of children's health.

The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our faculty and staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles.

At this time, the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology in the Department of Pediatrics at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford University School of Medicine is recruiting a 1-2 years position as a faculty scholar who intends to be dedicated to the field of immuno-psychiatry and is interested in gaining specialized expertise in clinical care of children/adolescents with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome(PANS/PANDAS), Sydenham’s Chorea, post-infectious/autoimmune psychiatric disorders, and associated autoimmune conditions including arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, lupus, etc. The incumbent will be classified as a Clinician Instructor and mentorship will be provided by core clinicians and faculty in Pediatrics and Psychiatry within the Immune Behavioral Health (IBH) Clinic, overseen by Clinical Professor of Pediatrics-Rheumatology, Stanford PANS Research Program Director and IBH Medical Director, Jennifer Frankovich, MD MS. Academic line will be determined by the qualification and experience of the successful candidate.

We expect the successful candidate to participate primarily in the care of patients under the care of the IBH service within the Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology. The goal of this position is to provide comprehensive training and mentorship focused on the development of advanced clinical skills in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of this complex patient population. Teachings will be inclusive of:

• specialized diagnostic tests and instruments, physical, neurological, rheumatological, and dermatological examinations.
• work ups of differential diagnoses of all inflammatory brain conditions, systemic inflammatory conditions associated with psychiatric symptoms, rare and common infectious diseases known to trigger inflammatory disease, immunodeficiency syndromes, and immunogenetic conditions.
• administration of commonly used anti-inflammatories, immunomodulation, psychotropics, and behavioral interventions.
• Longitudinal care management strategies; transition from pediatric to adult care

Ideal candidates will be curious, flexible, resilient, and willing to learn to administer and manage the care for patients with PANS. Candidates should be dedicated to the field of immuno-psychiatry, have an understanding or curiosity in basic cognitive behavior therapy and psychotic management, and be willing to manage psychiatric disorders such as OCD and anxiety. All candidates, regardless of background and expertise, must also be willing to learn how to manage pharmacological interventions such as immunomodulation, IVIG, Rituximab, other DMARD therapy including methotrexate, sulfasalazine, etc. The candidate will also be trained and expected utilize electronic questionnaires and REDCap to track patients/clinical data to improve future decision making. Active and ongoing involvement in clinical research projects will be strongly encouraged.

Your responsibilities will include: We expect the successful candidate to participate primarily in the care of patients under the care of IBH clinical inpatient and outpatient service. Upon completion of this clinical experience, the expectation is that the candidate will have expertise to further disseminate evidence-based practices in PANS/PANDAS to new academic and community medical settings in the State of North Carolina.

Successful candidates should have an MD or equivalent degree with board eligibility or board certification in Psychiatry, Rheumatology, Pediatrics, Immunology, Neurology, or other related discipline. Candidate must have medical licensure in California by the appointment start date.

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 1, 2023 and accepted until the position is filled.

How to apply: The Pediatrics Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please submit a cover letter with optional diversity statement and CV.

Contact: Jacquelyn Horgan, jhorgan@stanford.edu, PANS Program Manager, Department of Pediatrics-Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology. Jennifer Frankovich, MD MS, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Director, Stanford Children’s Immune Behavioral Health Clinic, Director, Stanford PANS/ IBH Research Program.

To learn more about the Department of Pediatrics and the IBH/PANS Program, please visit: http://med.stanford.edu/pediatrics.html and https://med.stanford.edu/pans.html.

The expected base pay range for this position is $148,000-$152,000 annually.