Mission or Goal of Unit: Pursue the Research, Clinical, and EducationMissions of the academic medical center in the areas of Hematology, Oncology,and Palliative Care. Through bench research, clinical trials and the rigorousstudy of prevention and control, our scientists pursue the many roles ofmedicine in treating, preventing and controlling the adverse effects of cancer.our hallmark activity is translational research, where our physicians andscientists work to bring laboratory discoveries to the patient bedside asquickly and safely as possible. through our training programs, our facultytrain the next generation of scientists and physicians to further advancescience and practice.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Divisionof Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care is seeking a full-time AcademicPalliative Care Faculty member. This individual will play a key role inadvancing the clinical, research, and educational missions of the MasseyComprehensive Cancer Center.
Thefaculty member will divide their clinical duties between staffing the inpatientpalliative care unit and providing consultative services. They will collaborateclosely with both palliative care and medical oncology fellows and will beactively involved in the training and education of residents and medicalstudents. This position offers opportunities for academic growth and participationin quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative, interdisciplinaryenvironment.
Position Responsibilities: [
Teaching | Trains medical students, residents and fellowswhile in the clinic and on the inpatient service.
Research | Reasonable scholarly activities, such aspublications, presentations at national meetings and participation inappropriate academic organizations, are expected as well as activeparticipation as a scientific member of the department and Massey CancerCenter.
Service | It is expected that the person in this positionwill be active in decreasing health disparities in the community served byMassey/VCU.
Clinical | Attends on the inpatient wards and consultservice, and/or sees patients in the outpatient clinic with a focus onsupportive care.
Required Qualifications:
Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Internal Medicine | Division of Hematology, Oncology & Palliative Care
Salary: Commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jerry Riggins
Contact Email: Jerry.Riggins@vcuhealth.org