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Posted: 30-Aug-23
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R0016193
University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.
Join us on a mission to advance medicine.
The Division of Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy (BMT/CT), University of Minnesota, is seeking a physician scientist with training and experience in blood and marrow transplantation.
About the Appointment:
The ideal candidate will have expertise in human immunology and molecular biology, clinical expertise blood and marrow transplantation & cellular therapy, as well as independently obtained research funding.
This position will help to further develop our BMT/CT program's basic/translational research programs to funnel new insights from bench to bedside.
This individual will also participate in the inpatient and outpatient clinical care of patients at Masonic Children's Hospital.
Laboratory space and a start-up package are included.
The U of M Medical School provide a collaborative research environment that is well-suited for the mentorship and advancement of physician scientists.
Opportunities to take part in educational mission of the Medical School and Department also exist.
About the Division:
The Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMT/CT) Program at the U of M has been at the forefront of advances since performing the world's first successful BMT in 1968. Since then, our teams have performed more than 9000 BMTs. Our Program continues development in translational immunology, BMT and cellular therapy, and expand its portfolio of novel clinical trials.
The clinical program at Masonic Children's Hospital (UMMCH) is a free-standing hospital recognized as the second largest unrelated donor transplant program in the country, and one of the largest umbilical cord blood transplant centers worldwide. The program performs and average of 85 transplants annually in addition to gene therapy and CAR-T cell therapy trials. The pediatric program works closely with the adult program and combined we have over 50 open clinical trials. UMMCH offers state-of-the-art facilities with access to more than 50 subspecialties and convenient family-centered services. The division supports a 3-year ACGME accredited fellowship in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow transplantation and a 1-year post-fellowship program in Blood and Marrow Transplantation. The Division's scientific laboratories focus on transplantation immunology, cellular therapies, immunotherapies, gene therapies, and innovative therapies for rare metabolic and inherited diseases.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and Pediatric Hematology / Oncology fellowship training programs
Board eligible/certified in Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Extensive training and experience in blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy
Demonstrated excellence in patient care
Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA.
Additional Requirements:
An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through University of Minnesota employment site: Careers (umn.edu)
Benefits:
Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Best in industry 401K employer contribution
Concierge services and a well-being allowance
More information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.
M Health and Clinical Partnerships:
Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.
University of Minnesota:
The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.
Community Information:
We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!
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M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
