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Search for the Chair, Department of Pediatrics
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Clinical Service Chief of Pediatrics
OU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and OU Health seek a dynamic and innovative builder to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and its Clinical Service Chief. The Chair will have the opportunity to grow the department to meet its mission of delivering care to children across the state and advancing the academic missions of education and research. The Chair will grow the department, recruiting and mentoring faculty and consolidating subspecialty pediatric care into Oklahoma Children’s Hospital. The Chair will also support the department’s continued growth in research and education, building upon existing strengths and developing additional infrastructure.
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (OUCOM) is the largest component of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and is the academic arm of OU Health, the state’s largest and flagship comprehensive academic health system. The health system and clinical group practice work in concert with the College of Medicine’s educational and research missions. OUCOM, as part of the Health Sciences Center, is on a growth trajectory with an ambitious strategic plan aimed in part at leveraging its strengths to become a top-tier academic health center, enhancing national recognition, bolstering Oklahoma’s healthcare and public health workforce, improving health outcomes and quality of life for many Oklahomans, and reducing health disparities across the state. The state of Oklahoma consistently ranks among the lowest in population health in the United States, and OUCOM and OU Health’s success will directly impact the lives of Oklahomans. The Chair will be an impactful contributor and partner in advancing these critical goals.
The Department of Pediatrics is the largest in the College of Medicine, with over 200 faculty providing care through Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, the only free-standing children’s hospital in the state. The Chair will lead the expansion of clinical programs, support the growth of pediatric providers through the only MD pediatric residency and fellowships in the state, drive the growth of impactful research, and build collaborations across the COM, OU Health, and the state to ensure that all children in the state are able to receive comprehensive, academically-infused care. The Chair will be an active recruiter and mentor, fostering excellence across the tripartite mission and working with faculty, staff, and learners to advance their careers as clinicians, educators, and researchers.
Applicants for this position should be board-certified physicians in Pediatrics, be eligible for appointment within the Department, and have a substantial record of leadership and achievement in clinical, research, and education oversight. The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website:
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-oklahoma-health-sciences-center-college-medicine/chair-pediatrics. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:
The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Mission of the University of Oklahoma:
The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.
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