Chair, Department of Medicine

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is conducting a search for Chair of the Department of Medicine for the Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville campus. We seek an individual with documented accomplishments and national recognition in patient care, teaching, and clinical and translational research who can further enhance the development of established residencies and fellowships. The chair is responsible for the medicine residency program with 13 residents per year,  the Neurology Residency program (starting July 2025 with an anticipated total of 8 residents at its plateau in 2028), the transitional program with a total of 6 residents, as well as Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Hematology/Oncology. In addition, educational programs for M3 and M4 medical students are offered.  Other desired characteristics include experience in supervising faculty, including development of junior faculty; a proven record in administration and management; and a willingness to foster relationships between the University and other physicians in the community and surrounding region.  Responsibilities also include oversight and development of basic and clinical research programs, including management of budget, staff, space and other resources.  The Chair will serve as Chief of Service for Medicine for the University Health System’s University of Tennessee Medical Center.

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