Division Chief - Abdominal Imaging & Interventions

Position Title:  Division Chief, Abdominal Imaging & Interventions

Department of Radiology

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BI

A Harvard Medical School Affiliate

The Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a Harvard Medical School affiliate, is seeking an exceptional academic radiologist to serve as our next Division Chief of Abdominal Radiology. This is a unique opportunity for a nationally recognized physician scientist with a track record of innovation and program building to direct one of the nation's premier abdominal imaging and interventional divisions in a world-class, Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital.

The Abdominal Radiology Division provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging and interventional services across BIDMC's main campus and affiliated sites. The division utilizes state-of-the-art CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and molecular imaging technologies and maintains a longstanding tradition of excellence in value-adding clinical care delivery, performance improvement, education, and translational discovery and research.

Currently, the Abdominal Imaging Section includes 20 dedicated faculty members, 13 clinical fellows, 10 Cancer Imaging fellows, and research fellows.  The section is also supported by 5 Sonographer Practitioners and 6 Nurse Practitioners. The Division Chief will oversee clinical operations, support faculty recruitment and development, advance the academic mission, and foster innovation and growth across the section.

As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Radiology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty. We're also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England's only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for radiology and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI's internationally recognized cancer team. This position will be the future primary liaison with the Breast Oncology multi-specialist team at DFCI, once the BIDMC-DFCI collaboration is complete.

Located in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, BIDMC is a Harvard Medical School-affiliated teaching hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Candidates should be committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and faculty advancement.

Candidates for this position should have experience managing a clinical division or an equivalent level of operational experience, must be board-certified in diagnostic radiology, and must be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are looking for innovative program builders with strong leadership skills, experience in clinical and research program-building, and a successful track record of multispecialty collaboration. Fellowship training in abdominal radiology or body MRI is required. The candidate will be appointed to the faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank commensurate with experience; salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Candidates should be eligible for appointment at Harvard Medical School at the academic rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Interested candidates should apply directly through Workday and submit a letter of interest. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Andrea Baxter, Executive Assistant to the Chair, Department of Radiology, at [email protected].

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.
 
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.