Faculty/Physician, Hematology Department of Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College - Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Researc - Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

The Department of Medicine in the Sidney Kimmel Medical College is seeking a new member of the Division of Hematology. The candidate should be Board certified in Hematology, eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, and have an interest in general adult Hematology. The Hematology Division at Jefferson has an existing strong group of superb clinical Hematologists that care for adult in-patients and out-patients with primarily non-malignant Hematologic disorders.

The Hematology Division has an outstanding Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, supported by a 340B program. The clinical program in Hereditary Anemias encompasses a successful interdisciplinary Sickle Cell Disease Program. The physicians also manage patients with acquired cytopenias, myeloproliferative disorders and bone marrow failure syndromes. The Hematology Division has a combined fellowship program with Medical Oncology and the Hematologic Malignancies/Stem Transplant Program in the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center with a long history of clinical and education excellence, as well as numerous research opportunities.

The successful candidate will have patient care responsibilities on the in-patient and out-patient services and will have the opportunity to do research in the existing strong clinical trials, health outcomes research programs in the Division.  Master’s degree or higher training in clinical trials, population health or outcomes research is preferred.

Located in Center City Philadelphia, Sidney Kimmel Medical College is one of the oldest and most highly respected medical schools in the U.S. Founded in 1824, the Medical College is part of Thomas Jefferson University and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and the Jefferson Hospital for the Neurosciences.

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Applicants should forward a statement of interest and current curriculum vitae to Sophie M. Lanzkron, M.D., MHS, Director of Hematology, c/o Pamela Scruci-Cole at:

pamela.scruci@jefferson.edu.

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Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

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As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.