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Pediatric Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist Department of Pediatrics University of Utah Primary Children’s Medical Center |
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The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking 2 pediatric gastroenterologists, at the Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Board certification in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology are mandatory. Excellent procedural and clinical skills are required. Salaries are competitive, and the quality of benefits surpass most available in private practice. Our division is currently made up of 4 pediatric gastroenterolgists and 2 nurse practitioners. Weekend call is currently shared by 6 pediatric gastroenterologists.
Whether in a research or clinical role, our division values individual contribution equally, and offers unique opportunities for professional |
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For further information, contact: Linda Book, MD Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Primary Children's Medical Center 100 N. Medical Drive, Suite 2650 Salt Lake City, UT 84113 Phone: 801-588-3370 Fax: 801-588-2795 E-mail: Linda.Book@IHC.com
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 135, (801)581-8365. |
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Recently selected as one of The Best Towns in the US by Outside Magazine (link to article), Greater Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing city of 1.4 million. The city offers affordable housing, mass transit, and is a hub airport making travel into and out of Salt Lake convenient. The city has a long history of fine arts including its own ballet, theater, modern dance, and symphony companies. With over 240 days of sunshine per year. Salt Lake City and its surroundings offer unparalleled outdoor recreational activities, with world-class hiking, mountain biking, and fly-fishing easily accessible after the workday. Seven major ski resorts (with access to over 15,000 acres of skiing) are within 30 minute’s drive of the hospital. |
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development. Several academic roles are available including a clinical scholar and a clinical track positions. The expectations of these positions are clearly defined and readily available (http://uuhsc.utah.edu/som/intro/facadmin/RPTnew02memo.htm).
Active clinical programs in the Division include hepatology and liver transplantation, a comprehensive nutrition clinic, dysphagia and feeding disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and general pediatric GI. Ongoing research initiatives include eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. |
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Candidates with a research background will be considered for an NIH- funded Children's Health Research Center Career Development Award (K12), with the expectation that extramural funding will be obtained. Existing research programs at the University include the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics, the Utah Center for Genome Research, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. These facilities have numerous related supportive core facilities such as DNA sequencing, homologous recombination-transgenic animal and high throughput robotics and many other cores that facilitate advanced investigations into basic biology.
Clinical activities are carried out at Primary Children's Medical Center, a 232-bed hospital which is consistently ranked among the top children's hospitals in the United States. This is a freestanding children’s hospital located on the Medical Center campus. Plans are underway for an expansion to 320 beds within the next 5-6 years. Primary Children's service area includes the states of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada and Montana. This area encompasses about 400,000 square miles. |
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Primary Children’s Medical Center |
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Salt Lake City Skyline |
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Salt Lake Public Library |