Max Joyner Distinguished Professor in Primary Care
The Department of Family Medicine at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina is pleased to announce the recruitment for the position of Max Joyner Distinguished Professor in Primary Care Medicine. This position will permit the University to attract a nationally recognized, senior level faculty member in family medicine. The Distinguished Professor will serve as a role model and mentor for students as well as more junior faculty within the school. This individual will assist with activities to enrich teaching, develop opportunities in research and creative activity, provide patient care, and enhance the reputation of the School and University as a major national center for primary care medicine.
This endowed professorship supports four objectives in the medical school.
- Leading primary care practice transformation: As primary care assumes a greater role in the care of the population in this region, the Distinguished Professor will work together with ECU faculty, other stakeholders, and our graduates to lead the transformation of primary care practice in eastern NC into a network of comprehensive patient-centered medical homes that are linked to our department.
- Education: The Distinguished Professor will serve as a consultant to the department's curriculum committee and will be involved in the revision of the curriculum at the medical school level. This would include assisting medical school leaders in the evaluation and optimization of the structure, content, and educational delivery strategies for the primary care teaching programs of the School, and effectively link the educational mission to the University's service region.
- Research: The Distinguished Professor will lead in the development of new knowledge for primary care practice through the conduct of applied research in primary care medicine with a focus on health outcomes, in support of the School's mission to improve the health status of the people of Eastern North Carolina.
- Mentorship: The Distinguished Professor will lead by serving as a primary care role model inspiring medical and other health professions students, residents, and junior faculty regarding careers in primary care in NC, in support of the School's mission to educate primary care physicians for NC.
This position is open to faculty who would qualify for appointment as a full Professor. Applicants should have a successful research and grant track record, a strong publication record, and proven accomplishments in teaching and patient care in an academic environment. The department has extensive medical student, family medicine resident, and fellowship teaching opportunities in geriatrics, sports medicine, and women's health. The department sponsors a year-long faculty development program for fellows and Brody School of Medicine faculty. Approximately one-third of the successful applicant's time will be spent in clinical teaching and supervision and the balance in research and education. The successful applicant will have the support and assistance of the department's successful research division, educational development division, and other leading University and School offices.
The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center (formerly Pitt County Memorial Hospital), an 860-bed flagship hospital.
Applicants should apply online at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com and include an up-to-date CV; letter of interest;and references in their on-line application package.
For additional information contact Kenneth Steinweg, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Mail Stop 654, 101 Heart Drive, Family Medicine Center, Room 2506B, Greenville, NC 27834. Phone : 252-744-2592, Email:letchworths@ecu.edu
East Carolina University is an EO-AA employer that accommodates individuals with disabilities. All applicants must comply with the immigration, Reform, and Control Act.
Procedural Skills Director
East Carolina University Department of Family Medicine is seeking a highly qualified physician to oversee its large procedural skills area in our brand new state-of-the-art 112,000 Sq ft Family Medicine Center. The Department is a nationally recognized leader in Family Medicine education whose mission is to train family physicians for service in the region.
The Procedural Skills director will be responsible for scheduling, patient care, and supervising family medicine residents in the procedural skills area which encompasses two minor surgery suites, a designated stress test area, and OB ultrasound room. There is a dedicated procedural skills nurse in support of this position. The family medicine center includes the clinical care responsibilities of 36 resident physicians, 25 faculty physicians, 14 physicians' extenders, 25 nurses and 25 patient access service staff. The Department sees over 1000 patients per week, providing a wide variety of services.
The Procedural Skills Director will also be responsible for curriculum development in clinical skills for the family medicine residents and developing and implementing the ongoing quality improvement activities for the department in this area. Several other faculty will support the operations of the procedural skills area part time.
Qualified applicants should be board certified in Family Medicine and have experience in a wide variety of procedural skills to include flexible sigmoidoscopy, pulmonary function interpretation, holter monitor interpretation, and minor surgery. Ability to provide obstetric care is desired but not required.
Applicants should apply online at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com and include an up-to-date CV: letter of interest; and references in their on-line application package.
For additional information contact Kenneth Steinweg, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Mail Stop 654, 101 Heart Drive, Family Medicine Center, Room 2506B, Greenville, NC 27834. Phone: 252 - 744-2592, Email: letchworths@ecu.edu
East Carolina University is an EO-AA employer that accommodates individuals with disabilities. All applicants must comply with the immigration, Reform, and Control Act.
Assistant Residency Director
The Department of Family Medicine seeks a board-certified family physician for a well-established department with strong institutional support for family medicine. Duties include teaching residents and medical students, and outpatient and inpatient care, with obstetrics preferred. Opportunity for scholarly/creative activity. Demonstrated experience with evidence-based medicine preferred, along with interest in information technology.
The Brody School of Medicine is known nationally for its commitment to family medicine. ECU with approximately 22,000 students is the third largest university in the 16-member UNC system. Greenville, NC home of ECU, has consistently won awards for its quality of living.
Applicants should apply online at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1169048621122 and include an up-to-date CV; letter of interest; and references (complete with contact information) in their on-line application package.
For additional information contact Kenneth Steinweg, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of the Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, 101 Heart Drive, Family Medicine Center, 2508B, Greenville, NC 27834; phone: 252-744-2592; email letchworths@ecu.edu.
East Carolina University is an EEO/AA employer, which accommodates individuals with disabilities. All applicants must comply with the immigration Reform and Control Act. For a detailed job description and additional information about the Department of Family Medicine please visit http://www.ecu.edu/fammed/aboutus/employment.htm.
