Academic Medical Dermatologist

Job Description:

Academic Medical Dermatologist

The Department of Dermatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking an academic medical dermatologist with interests in patient care and teaching. Our department of 17 dermatologists provides unique opportunities for medical dermatologists to practice and teach at the Medical Center in the Longwood Medical Area and in our department’s state-of-the-art practices in Chestnut Hill and/or Needham.

About the department:

In addition to providing comprehensive care in the General Dermatology clinics, the Department also offers 16 subspecialty clinics and programs including atopic dermatitis, patch testing, hidradenitis suppurative, high risk, pigmented lesions and melanoma. These clinics offer both in-depth and multidisciplinary care for the most complex patient conditions, and provide a more sophisticated learning environment for the Department’s trainees. Our cosmetic practice offers a full range of leading-edge services utilizing lasers, radiofrequency microneedling, and injectables.. Additionally, an on-site pharmacist and inpatient consult service provide crucial support to patients and faculty.

The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Dermatology research program is comprised of a group of researchers interested in clinical/translational research and epidemiology with a support structure of critical core resources. All faculty are encouraged to develop projects that lead to tangible contributions and a published manuscript.

Academics and compensation:

As a major Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, we are one of the primary training sites for the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Training Program, and we also provide training for medical school students and fellows. Ideal candidates must have excellent clinical skills and a passion for teaching and working with residents. Interest in clinical research is strongly encouraged. The candidate must be board-eligible or certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. A commitment to the values of an academic environment is required.

Appointment as an Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor at the Harvard Medical School will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements in addition to teaching activities. Suitable candidates will have an MD or an MD-PhD, and Board Certification in Dermatology. The compensation package includes an excellent base salary, an incentive program, and generous fringe benefits. Employment and benefits are offered by Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, the physician organization of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and who provide services across the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH).  BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

For more information about the position or department, please contact Lenore Shannon at [email protected].

Candidates should apply directly to Workday with a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Living and working in the Boston area:

The Greater Boston area offers a unique blend of history, culture, education, and innovation, making it an attractive place to live and work. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States and is known as a dynamic education, research, and healthcare hub. It is home to prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT, creating a vibrant intellectual environment. Boston is also a very walkable city with culturally diverse neighborhoods, numerous museums, theaters, art galleries, and amazing green spaces. Despite being a bustling urban center, Boston is close to nature including the beaches of Cape Cod and the pristine mountains and lakes of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Pay Range:

$275,000 - $375,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.