The Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with passion for clinical excellence and clinical teaching.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Highlights

Mentoring: Programs for junior faculty are available and supported by the institution and department.

Well Established: Section members have a successful record of accomplishments in perinatal HIV prevention, pneumococcal surveillance, vaccine preventable diseases, neonatal infections, global health and medical education.

Collaborative Environment: Providing inpatient and outpatient evaluation and management of children with suspected or proven infectious diseases at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.

Growth: Potential opportunities to expand the ambulatory infectious disease operations. outstanding opportunities to advance in their academic career such as active participation in infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, medical education, clinical research, quality improvement, and other areas.

Teaching: In addition to clinical responsibilities, the position will also include teaching responsibilities and supervision of medical students and residents.

State of the Art Technology: Clinicians utilize EPIC EMR and Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature

Work/Life Balance: Unlimited vacation, 7 paid holidays, 3 days bereavement for immediate family.

Excellent Benefits: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession for self and dependents (upon eligibility) & much more!  CME, Paid-Time Off, $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment. 

Training and/or Experience Required

·MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics in the subspecialty of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Candidates must have or be eligible for a North Carolina (NC) medical license as determined by the NC Medical Board.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Paid medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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