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Description

The Department of Pediatrics at Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are seeking an outstanding physician to join the Division of Rheumatology.

The candidate will join our group of six pediatric rheumatologists, and one basic science faculty. The Division has a fully funded 3-year ACGME accredited Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a top ranked children's hospital with state-of-the art clinical and research facilities and excellent subspecialty staffing. It provides the majority pediatric tertiary care for metro Atlanta and North Georgia. At Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, more than 460 Emory University School of Medicine faculty cover more than 22 specialties.

Our division has active research endeavors in the genetics and epidemiology of JIA, Uveitis, SLE and JDM, and in outcome measures in childhood uveitis, as well as basic science research in immunology and cytokine biology. We have a musculoskeletal ultrasound program. We actively participate in CARRA. Emory has a dynamic adult rheumatology faculty with whom we share a very collaborative relationship including weekly rheumatology grand rounds. The adult rheumatology program also has strong research programs in B cell biology and clinical, basic and translational research in SLE.

Atlanta is a diverse city with everything from professional sports teams, entertainment, shopping, and recreational options. With its vibrant neighborhoods, Atlanta is a great place to work, live and raise a family. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport provides ready global access.

The candidate must be board certified or eligible in pediatric rheumatology and qualify for licensure in Georgia. This position will be at the Assistant Professor level and will offer opportunities primarily in the areas of clinical service and teaching. Responsibilities primarily include patient care and teaching and participate in clinical and translational research activities in the division.

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should complete the online application and upload a CV.

Additional Information:

Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce.

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