(3/31/08)
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Pediatric Residency Program in Brooklyn, New York has a vacancy for Pediatric Chief Resident, PL-4 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) who has successfully completed his/her third year of residency. This person will be responsible for a combination of clinical and administrative duties which includes supervision of residents. The Benefits of Position are: Vacation - 4 weeks, Medical and Dental Insurance, Coverage for Pediatric Boards. Interested applicants should send their CV and 2 letters of recommendation to the Program Director: Raymol Varghese, MD via email to: maria.rodriguez@woodhullhc.nychhc.org, Residency Coordinator: Maria Rodriguez

(3/31/08)
Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital, Park Ridge, IL has an opening for a PL 4 fellow in the Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Progam starting July 2008. The Neoantal Perinatal Program is a 3 year fully accredited program. Eligible candidates must have completed a Pediatric Residency Program and eligble to apply for a permanent license, state controlled license and Federal DEA license. To learn more about our program please visit our website: http://www.advocatehealth.com/system/jobsedu/edu/residency/requirements.html. Interested applicants should contact Kinga Nyckowski, Program Coorindator at kinag.nyckowksi@advocatehealth.com or 847-723-5313.

Please scan, fax (847-723-2338) or email your letter of interest, CV, 3 letters of recommendation USMLE scores I, II, III to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Education Coordinator, Kinga Nyckowski, Pediatrics 2 South, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL 60068.

(3/24/08)
Division Director, General Pediatrics, Emory University: Emory University is seeking a physician at the Associate Professor or Professor level with a track record of leadership and excellence in clinical research to serve as Division Director of General Pediatrics. There are currently 26 general pediatrics faculty, including physicians at a variety of primary care sites and two hospitalists groups, located at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Egleston Hospital and Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for building on a strong foundation of educational and clinical excellence, and expanding the research activities of the division.

The Department of Pediatrics at Emory has an expanding and dynamic faculty and residency program .The Department is closely aligned with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the top children’s hospitals in the country. Emory University has a vibrant campus that includes the Rollins School of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is adjacent.

Board certification in general pediatrics is required. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Dr. Barbara Stoll, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Emory University, 2015 Uppergate Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322, barbara_stoll@oz.ped.emory.edu, 404-727-2456. Emory University is an EEO/AA employer.

(3/24/08)
Albert Einstein Medical Center Department of Pediatrics in Philadelphia, PA has an opening for a PL-2 resident. The Pediatric Residency Training Program at Albert Einstein Medical Center is a three-year, fully accredited program. The program offers outstanding clinical experiences in ambulatory pediatrics, neonatal medicine, and inpatient services. Excellent research opportunities exist also. To learn more about Albert Einstein Medical Center Pediatrics Residency, please visit our website at www.einstein.edu. Interested applicants should contact the Program Director, Robert S. Wimmer, M.D., at wimmerr@einstein.edu, and/or Residency Coordinator, Lauren Layman, laymanla@einstein.edu at 215-456-7595.

Please scan, fax or email (215-456-3436) your letter of interest, CV, letters of recommendation including a letter from PL1 Program Director, USMLE scores I, II, III and ITE scores to Albert Einstein Medical Center, Pediatric Residency Coordinator, Lauren Layman, Paley 1st floor, 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141.

(3/24/08)
The Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper has an unexpected opening for a PGY-2 residents beginning in July 2008. Cooper is located in Camden, NJ and serves Camden and the surrounding counties of southern New Jersey. Interested applicants should contact Ramoita Ortiz at 856 757-7813 or by email ortiz-ramonita@cooperhealth.edu. Applicants can also fax their information to 856 968-9598.

(3/24/08)
Job opportunity for Pediatric Hospitalists. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking board eligible/certified pediatricians interested in staffing the Pediatric ICU. The PICU admits 400 patients annually. Approximately 60% of the population is surgical with 150 postoperative cardiac patients including single ventricle repairs and other neonates. Hospitalists would report to and be under the direction of a Pediatric Intensivist at all times.

Interested parties may contact: Harold Amer, M.D., Vice Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics, Medical Director, PICU, (310) 423-6310, amer@csmc.edu.

(3/18/08)
The University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Pediatrics in Kansas City, KS has an unexpected opening for a PGY-2 position beginning July 1, 2008. If interested, please contact Mary Zawicki, Residency Coordinator at mzawicki@kumc.edu or 913-588-6917.

(3/13/08)
The Department of Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center/Sinai Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking candidates to fill the Position of Chief Resident for the year 2008-2009. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the training program of a large urban community hospital that serves a patient population of diverse ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. Inpatient pediatric services include a general pediatric ward, a Level III NICU, a Level I PICU, and a busy newborn nursery. The responsibilities of the position will include both clinical and administrative duties. All candidates must have completed a residency in Pediatrics and have a strong commitment for teaching, as well as excellent leadership qualities. Interested candidates should contact the Pediatric Residency Program Coordinator, Ms. Monica Rubio, at barmo@sinai.org. If you have any questions, you may contact the Department at 773-257-6183. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

(3/13/08)
COMMUNITY MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP (Pediatric and Family Practice) positions available starting July 2008 with the Koko`okolu Faculty Development in Community Medicine Program, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine Departments of Pediatrics and Family Medicine and Community Health, in Honolulu, Hawaii. This three-year post doctoral fellowship is funded by HRSA with a focus on training physicians to be leaders in the care, teaching, research, and policy development/advocacy of issues facing underserved children and families living in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. Fellows are enrolled in the Masters of Public Health Program or the Masters of Science in Clinical Research Program at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine. Fellows spend 60% of their time in formal course work and research activities with the remaining 40% of time spent in clinical activities. For more information on this fellowship program and to download an application please visit our website at http://www.kcpfp.org. Interested candidates should contact Chris Derauf, MD, Program Director at (808) 945-1574 or via e-mail at info@kcpfp.org.

(3/11/08)
GY2 opening for Academic Year 2008-09 - USC Pediatric Residency Program. We have an unexpected opening for a GY2 position for the next academic year beginning July 2008 . Please forward this message to residents who are interested in transferring to Southern California. Interested residents should contact Rukmani Vasan, MD, Director, Pediatric Residency Program, USC Pediatrics at (323) 226 -5707.

(3/7/08)
PEDIATRICS PL-2 and PL-3 resident positions - Openings for a PL-2 and a PL-3 are available July 1, 2008 at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Residency Program. Interested candidates should contact: Catherine Skae, MD, Director, Pediatric Residency Program, 3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Dept. of Pediatrics, Rosenthal-4, Bronx, NY 10467. Phone: 718-741-2460, Fax: 718-654-6692 or contact by e-mail at cskae@montefiore.org.

(3/6/08)
ACADEMIC HOSPITALIST FELLOWSHIP in Sunny Florida: The University of South Florida, General Academic Pediatric Division is still accepting applications for one Academic Hospitalist Fellowship position to start in July 2008. The fellowship is based at All Children's Hospital (www.allkids.org) a free-standing children's hospital affiliated with USF Pediatrics. The hospital is the training site for residents and medical students. Please contact for application ASAP.
• Academic environment
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Free-standing Children's Hospital
• A well-established Academic Hospitalist Program
• Fellows obtain a masters degree in Science K-30 NIH sponsored degree in Patient-Oriented Outcomes Research
• Warm and friendly environment in sunny Florida westcoast Tamba Bay

For more information about the fellowship, go to: http://usfpeds.hsc.usf.edu/programs/fellowship/index.htm. To request application, please contact: Rani S Gereige, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director, General Academic Pediatric Fellowship, University of South Florida, Dept of Pediatrics, 2A Columbia Drive, Fifth Floor, Tampa, FL 33606 PH: (813) 259-8752 Fax: (813) 259-8749 E-Mail: gereiger@allkids.org or rgereige@health.usf.edu.

(3/4/08)
The Mount Sinai Hospital and School of Medicine announces the availability of fellowship training in Environmental Pediatrics. The program provides training in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, risk assessment, and preventive medicine. Fellows gain clinical experience in environmental pediatrics and mentored training in clinical research, policy development, and evidence-based advocacy. This 3-year fellowship includes full MPH funding and fellows mentored research project serves as their master¹s thesis. The fellowship, first started with funding from the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, was recently awarded 5-year funding from the NIH through a T-32 grant. Up to 2 positions are available each academic year beginning July 1, 2008. For more information please contact Damiris Perez, Fellowship Coordinator at 212-241-5756 or by email at damiris.perez@mssm.edu.

(3/4/08)
PGY-3 POSITION BEGINNING JULY 2008. Morehouse School of Medicine Pediatrics Residency Program is a fully accredited program located in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to an increase in our resident compliment, our program is seeking a highly motivated and competent PGY-3 for its Pediatrics Residency Program. We are a fully accredited pediatric residency training program with 18 categorical residents. We serve a diverse patient population and offer an excellent educational experience, preparing residents for both primary care and fellowship training. In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following:

* CV with Cover Letter of Interest (including reason for your seeking this position)
* USMLE Transcript (which includes Steps 1 – 3 scores)
* Letters of Recommendation (3)
* A List of All Rotations completed (PGY 1 & 2)
* Rotation evaluations (PGY 1 & 2)
* In-training Exam results (PGY 1 & 2)

In addition to the above eligibility requirements, you must:

1. Be in good academic standing in a pediatric residency program;
2. Be a second-year resident at time of application.

Interested individuals should forward the above information to :
Yolanda Wimberly, M.D., Residency Program Director, Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA, 10029. Email: msm_pediatrics@onebox.com; Fax: 1-877-628-7527.

(3/4/08)
The Pediatric Residency Program at Texas Tech University in Amarillo, Texas is accepting applications for a PL-2 position available July 1, 2008. Applicants must have successfully completed their PL-1 year of training in Pediatrics or are completing their PL-1 year during academic year 2007-08. Candidates are encouraged to apply by e-mail. Applications should include a cover letter describing the reason for interrupting their training (those who already finished their PL-1 year) or the reason they intend on changing programs (those who will complete their PL-1 year in the 2006-07 academic year). The application should also include: ERAS application, current personal statement, three current letters of recommendation, an additional letter from your most recent Program Director, medical school transcripts, Dean’s letter, USMLE scores and In-Service Training Exam scores. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/som/ped/ Application materials should be emailed to our Resident Coordinator Paige Tipton paige.tipton@ttuhsc.edu or sent via fax to (806) 354 -5536.

(2/29/08)
PL2 OPENING at the University of California San Francisco. The Pediatric Residency Program at UCSF has an opening for a PL2 resident beginning July 1, 2008. Please send a cover letter indicating the reason requesting the transfer and your curriculum vitae to pedsapp@ucsf.edu.

(2/29/08)
Children's Specialized Hospital in New Jersey has two positions for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians. These are new positions created due to our rapid expansion and great clinical need at our organization.

Children's Specialized Hospital is New Jersey's largest provider of both inpatient and outpatient services to children with developmental disabilities. We have recently completed the construction of a state of the art inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the campus of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick and are about to renovate our main outpatient site in Mountainside, New Jersey. We have 8 Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians on our staff with 5 Nurse Practitioners to assist in care. We also have 3 Pediatric Psychiatrists, 1 Pediatric Neurologist and 4 Pediatric Physiatrists on our staff providing a broad and complimentary range of specialists to treat our patients. Additionally, we have a large and talented complement of psychologists as well as physical, occupational and speech therapists on staff. This past year we had over 8,000 outpatient medical visits and an equal number of visits for therapy services. We serve a large population of children with special needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Cerebral Palsy.

We currently have three outpatient facilities located in northern and central New Jersey and we anticipate continued growth. We are affiliated with UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and all our faculty hold academic positions at the medical school. There would be ample opportunity for interested candidates to participate in student teaching and research. Our remuneration is very competitive with all the usual benefits including medical, dental, pharmacy and tax shelter match.

Interested candidates should contact Uday C Mehta, MD, MPH, Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Associate Medical Director, Children's Specialized Hospital at (908) 301 5524 or via e-mail at umehta@childrens-specialized.org.

(2/26/08)
PL2 OPENING at UIC. The Pediatric Residency Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an unexpected opening for a PL2 resident beginning July 1, 2008. Please visit our website at: http://www.uic.edu/com/mcpd/residency/ to learn more about our program. Please send a cover letter indicating the reason for a transfer and your curriculum vitae to Diane Arce (Residency Coordinator), at darce@uic.edu.

(2/26/08)
PL2 openings at UCSF Fresno Pediatric Residency Program beginning July 1, 2008. Candidates may apply by emailing a cover letter that includes a statement regarding the reason they want to leave their current program and a copy of their CV. Documents should be sent to the Program Coordinator at njackson@fresno.ucsf.edu.

(2/26/08)
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Pediatric Residency Program has a vacancy for a Pediatric Chief Resident, PL 4 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) who has successfully completed his/her third year of residency. This person will be responsible for a combination of clinical and administrative duties. Applicant must demonstrate strong leadership as well as clinical expertise. Interested applicants should send their CV and 2 letters of recommendation to the Program Director: Ayoade O. Adeniyi, MD via email to mgascot@bronxleb.org

(2/26/08)
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Pediatric Residency Program has a vacancy for a Clinical PL-4 position available for July 1, 2008. We are looking for a competent, organized resident who is interested in working in the NY area for a minimum of 12 months. Major responsibilities include supervision and teaching residents and students at our affiliate community academic hospital. The Benefits of this Position are: Vacation: 4 weeks, Medical and Dental insurance, Coverage for Pediatric Boards. Interested applicants should contact: Residency Coordinator Migdalia Gascot E-Mail: mgascot@bronxleb.org.

(2/15/08)
The Milton and Bernice Stern Department of Pediatrics has openings for Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatricians. The applicant(s) must have a current New York State license. The Hospitalist group has been in practice for 12 years. The position involves providing care on a general pediatric service & Level II PICU. The group provides 24/7 in-house coverage. Excellent salary and benefits. Please forward by return e-mail or FAX your C.V. in confidence to:

Edward E. Conway, Jr., M.D., MS, Professor and Chairman, Pediatrician-in-chief, Milton and Bernice Stern Department of Pediatrics, Chief, Div. of Pediatric Critical Care, Beth Israel Medical Center, 350 E. 17th Street, Ste. 812 Baird Hall, New York, NY 10003, FAX: 212-420-2560, e-mail: econway@chpnet.org.

(2/15/08)
The Children's Hospital at Saint Peters University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, has a job opening for a pediatrician with an interest in child abuse and foster care to join our teaching faculty beginning in July of 2008. This position includes clinical work in the Child Protection Center, comprehensive examinations of children in foster care, and direct patient care in the general pediatric outpatient, inpatient and well baby nursery units. Candidates with interest and skill in both clinical and didactic teaching and precepting of residents and medical students are preferred. Our pediatric residency program consists of 18 residents. We are affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Drexel University College of Medicine. Faculty teaching appointment is at Drexel. Candidates should have superb clinical skills, interpersonal skills and work ethic. Please contact: Dr. Linda Shaw via email: lshaw@saintpetersuh.com for further information about this opportunity.

(2/11/08)
UNEXPECTED opening for PL-3 resident. The Pediatric Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY has an opening for a PL-3 resident beginning June 23, 2008. Candidates may apply by e-mailing a cover letter that includes a statement regarding the reason for leaving the current residency program as well as the following documents for consideration: ERAS application, current personal statement, three current letters of recommendation (one of which should be from current/former Program Director), In-training exam scores, medical school transcripts, Dean's letter, and USMLE /COMLEX scores. International applicants must have a valid visa status in order to apply. E-mail documents to our Program Coordinator Zaida Batista at zaida_batista@stbarnabas-ny.org or via fax: 718-960-9418. No phone calls please. Please visit our website at: www.stbarnabashospital.org/training/pedsresidency.htm

(2/4/08)
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY FELLOWSHIP --- SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. Unexpected opening in July 2008, for First Year Fellow in Pediatric Nephrology Training Program at SUNY (State University of New York) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. This is an ACGME accredited 3 year training program which provides broad clinical experience in all areas of Pediatric Nephrology, including renal biopsy, acute and chronic peritoneal and hemodialysis, and renal transplantation. Scholarly activity is fully integrated into the program, utilizing the resources of the Pediatrics Department, collaboration with other University Hospital departments, and with the Basic Science divisions of the Medical School. Applicant must have completed core Pediatric Residency training before embarking on Fellowship, and must be Board-Eligible in Pediatrics. Contact Morris J. Schoeneman, MD, Director of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, at 718-270-2532 (phone), or via e-mail at Morris.Schoeneman@Downstate.edu.

(2/1/08)
PEDIATRICS PL-2 resident position - Unexpected opening for a PL-2 resident position available July 1, 2008 at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA). Information about the program can be found on our website at: http://pediatrics.evms.edu/Residency/index.htm. Interested candidates should contact: C.W. Gowen, Jr., MD, Residency Program Director, CHKD, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 (757-668-7272) or contact by e-mail at cw.gowen@chkd.org.

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(3/31/08)
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Pediatric Residency Program in Brooklyn, New York has a vacancy for Pediatric Chief Resident, PL-4 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) who has successfully completed his/her third year of residency. This person will be responsible for a combination of clinical and administrative duties which includes supervision of residents. The Benefits of Position are: Vacation - 4 weeks, Medical and Dental Insurance, Coverage for Pediatric Boards. Interested applicants should send their CV and 2 letters of recommendation to the Program Director: Raymol Varghese, MD via email to: maria.rodriguez@woodhullhc.nychhc.org, Residency Coordinator: Maria Rodriguez

(3/31/08)
Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital, Park Ridge, IL has an opening for a PL 4 fellow in the Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Progam starting July 2008. The Neoantal Perinatal Program is a 3 year fully accredited program. Eligible candidates must have completed a Pediatric Residency Program and eligble to apply for a permanent license, state controlled license and Federal DEA license. To learn more about our program please visit our website: http://www.advocatehealth.com/system/jobsedu/edu/residency/requirements.html. Interested applicants should contact Kinga Nyckowski, Program Coorindator at kinag.nyckowksi@advocatehealth.com or 847-723-5313.

Please scan, fax (847-723-2338) or email your letter of interest, CV, 3 letters of recommendation USMLE scores I, II, III to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Education Coordinator, Kinga Nyckowski, Pediatrics 2 South, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL 60068.

(3/24/08)
Division Director, General Pediatrics, Emory University: Emory University is seeking a physician at the Associate Professor or Professor level with a track record of leadership and excellence in clinical research to serve as Division Director of General Pediatrics. There are currently 26 general pediatrics faculty, including physicians at a variety of primary care sites and two hospitalists groups, located at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Egleston Hospital and Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for building on a strong foundation of educational and clinical excellence, and expanding the research activities of the division.

The Department of Pediatrics at Emory has an expanding and dynamic faculty and residency program .The Department is closely aligned with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the top children’s hospitals in the country. Emory University has a vibrant campus that includes the Rollins School of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is adjacent.

Board certification in general pediatrics is required. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Dr. Barbara Stoll, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Emory University, 2015 Uppergate Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322, barbara_stoll@oz.ped.emory.edu, 404-727-2456. Emory University is an EEO/AA employer.

(3/24/08)
Albert Einstein Medical Center Department of Pediatrics in Philadelphia, PA has an opening for a PL-2 resident. The Pediatric Residency Training Program at Albert Einstein Medical Center is a three-year, fully accredited program. The program offers outstanding clinical experiences in ambulatory pediatrics, neonatal medicine, and inpatient services. Excellent research opportunities exist also. To learn more about Albert Einstein Medical Center Pediatrics Residency, please visit our website at www.einstein.edu. Interested applicants should contact the Program Director, Robert S. Wimmer, M.D., at wimmerr@einstein.edu, and/or Residency Coordinator, Lauren Layman, laymanla@einstein.edu at 215-456-7595.

Please scan, fax or email (215-456-3436) your letter of interest, CV, letters of recommendation including a letter from PL1 Program Director, USMLE scores I, II, III and ITE scores to Albert Einstein Medical Center, Pediatric Residency Coordinator, Lauren Layman, Paley 1st floor, 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141.

(3/24/08)
The Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper has an unexpected opening for a PGY-2 residents beginning in July 2008. Cooper is located in Camden, NJ and serves Camden and the surrounding counties of southern New Jersey. Interested applicants should contact Ramoita Ortiz at 856 757-7813 or by email ortiz-ramonita@cooperhealth.edu. Applicants can also fax their information to 856 968-9598.

(3/24/08)
Job opportunity for Pediatric Hospitalists. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking board eligible/certified pediatricians interested in staffing the Pediatric ICU. The PICU admits 400 patients annually. Approximately 60% of the population is surgical with 150 postoperative cardiac patients including single ventricle repairs and other neonates. Hospitalists would report to and be under the direction of a Pediatric Intensivist at all times.

Interested parties may contact: Harold Amer, M.D., Vice Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics, Medical Director, PICU, (310) 423-6310, amer@csmc.edu.

(3/18/08)
The University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Pediatrics in Kansas City, KS has an unexpected opening for a PGY-2 position beginning July 1, 2008. If interested, please contact Mary Zawicki, Residency Coordinator at mzawicki@kumc.edu or 913-588-6917.

(3/13/08)
The Department of Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center/Sinai Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking candidates to fill the Position of Chief Resident for the year 2008-2009. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the training program of a large urban community hospital that serves a patient population of diverse ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. Inpatient pediatric services include a general pediatric ward, a Level III NICU, a Level I PICU, and a busy newborn nursery. The responsibilities of the position will include both clinical and administrative duties. All candidates must have completed a residency in Pediatrics and have a strong commitment for teaching, as well as excellent leadership qualities. Interested candidates should contact the Pediatric Residency Program Coordinator, Ms. Monica Rubio, at barmo@sinai.org. If you have any questions, you may contact the Department at 773-257-6183. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

(3/13/08)
COMMUNITY MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP (Pediatric and Family Practice) positions available starting July 2008 with the Koko`okolu Faculty Development in Community Medicine Program, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine Departments of Pediatrics and Family Medicine and Community Health, in Honolulu, Hawaii. This three-year post doctoral fellowship is funded by HRSA with a focus on training physicians to be leaders in the care, teaching, research, and policy development/advocacy of issues facing underserved children and families living in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. Fellows are enrolled in the Masters of Public Health Program or the Masters of Science in Clinical Research Program at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine. Fellows spend 60% of their time in formal course work and research activities with the remaining 40% of time spent in clinical activities. For more information on this fellowship program and to download an application please visit our website at http://www.kcpfp.org. Interested candidates should contact Chris Derauf, MD, Program Director at (808) 945-1574 or via e-mail at info@kcpfp.org.

(3/11/08)
GY2 opening for Academic Year 2008-09 - USC Pediatric Residency Program. We have an unexpected opening for a GY2 position for the next academic year beginning July 2008 . Please forward this message to residents who are interested in transferring to Southern California. Interested residents should contact Rukmani Vasan, MD, Director, Pediatric Residency Program, USC Pediatrics at (323) 226 -5707.

(3/7/08)
PEDIATRICS PL-2 and PL-3 resident positions - Openings for a PL-2 and a PL-3 are available July 1, 2008 at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Residency Program. Interested candidates should contact: Catherine Skae, MD, Director, Pediatric Residency Program, 3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Dept. of Pediatrics, Rosenthal-4, Bronx, NY 10467. Phone: 718-741-2460, Fax: 718-654-6692 or contact by e-mail at cskae@montefiore.org.

(3/6/08)
ACADEMIC HOSPITALIST FELLOWSHIP in Sunny Florida: The University of South Florida, General Academic Pediatric Division is still accepting applications for one Academic Hospitalist Fellowship position to start in July 2008. The fellowship is based at All Children's Hospital (www.allkids.org) a free-standing children's hospital affiliated with USF Pediatrics. The hospital is the training site for residents and medical students. Please contact for application ASAP.
• Academic environment
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Free-standing Children's Hospital
• A well-established Academic Hospitalist Program
• Fellows obtain a masters degree in Science K-30 NIH sponsored degree in Patient-Oriented Outcomes Research
• Warm and friendly environment in sunny Florida westcoast Tamba Bay

For more information about the fellowship, go to: http://usfpeds.hsc.usf.edu/programs/fellowship/index.htm. To request application, please contact: Rani S Gereige, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director, General Academic Pediatric Fellowship, University of South Florida, Dept of Pediatrics, 2A Columbia Drive, Fifth Floor, Tampa, FL 33606 PH: (813) 259-8752 Fax: (813) 259-8749 E-Mail: gereiger@allkids.org or rgereige@health.usf.edu.

(3/4/08)
The Mount Sinai Hospital and School of Medicine announces the availability of fellowship training in Environmental Pediatrics. The program provides training in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, risk assessment, and preventive medicine. Fellows gain clinical experience in environmental pediatrics and mentored training in clinical research, policy development, and evidence-based advocacy. This 3-year fellowship includes full MPH funding and fellows mentored research project serves as their master¹s thesis. The fellowship, first started with funding from the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, was recently awarded 5-year funding from the NIH through a T-32 grant. Up to 2 positions are available each academic year beginning July 1, 2008. For more information please contact Damiris Perez, Fellowship Coordinator at 212-241-5756 or by email at damiris.perez@mssm.edu.

(3/4/08)
PGY-3 POSITION BEGINNING JULY 2008. Morehouse School of Medicine Pediatrics Residency Program is a fully accredited program located in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to an increase in our resident compliment, our program is seeking a highly motivated and competent PGY-3 for its Pediatrics Residency Program. We are a fully accredited pediatric residency training program with 18 categorical residents. We serve a diverse patient population and offer an excellent educational experience, preparing residents for both primary care and fellowship training. In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following:

* CV with Cover Letter of Interest (including reason for your seeking this position)
* USMLE Transcript (which includes Steps 1 – 3 scores)
* Letters of Recommendation (3)
* A List of All Rotations completed (PGY 1 & 2)
* Rotation evaluations (PGY 1 & 2)
* In-training Exam results (PGY 1 & 2)

In addition to the above eligibility requirements, you must:

1. Be in good academic standing in a pediatric residency program;
2. Be a second-year resident at time of application.

Interested individuals should forward the above information to :
Yolanda Wimberly, M.D., Residency Program Director, Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA, 10029. Email: msm_pediatrics@onebox.com; Fax: 1-877-628-7527.

(3/4/08)
The Pediatric Residency Program at Texas Tech University in Amarillo, Texas is accepting applications for a PL-2 position available July 1, 2008. Applicants must have successfully completed their PL-1 year of training in Pediatrics or are completing their PL-1 year during academic year 2007-08. Candidates are encouraged to apply by e-mail. Applications should include a cover letter describing the reason for interrupting their training (those who already finished their PL-1 year) or the reason they intend on changing programs (those who will complete their PL-1 year in the 2006-07 academic year). The application should also include: ERAS application, current personal statement, three current letters of recommendation, an additional letter from your most recent Program Director, medical school transcripts, Dean’s letter, USMLE scores and In-Service Training Exam scores. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/som/ped/ Application materials should be emailed to our Resident Coordinator Paige Tipton paige.tipton@ttuhsc.edu or sent via fax to (806) 354 -5536.

(2/29/08)
PL2 OPENING at the University of California San Francisco. The Pediatric Residency Program at UCSF has an opening for a PL2 resident beginning July 1, 2008. Please send a cover letter indicating the reason requesting the transfer and your curriculum vitae to pedsapp@ucsf.edu.

(2/29/08)
Children's Specialized Hospital in New Jersey has two positions for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians. These are new positions created due to our rapid expansion and great clinical need at our organization.

Children's Specialized Hospital is New Jersey's largest provider of both inpatient and outpatient services to children with developmental disabilities. We have recently completed the construction of a state of the art inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the campus of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick and are about to renovate our main outpatient site in Mountainside, New Jersey. We have 8 Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians on our staff with 5 Nurse Practitioners to assist in care. We also have 3 Pediatric Psychiatrists, 1 Pediatric Neurologist and 4 Pediatric Physiatrists on our staff providing a broad and complimentary range of specialists to treat our patients. Additionally, we have a large and talented complement of psychologists as well as physical, occupational and speech therapists on staff. This past year we had over 8,000 outpatient medical visits and an equal number of visits for therapy services. We serve a large population of children with special needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Cerebral Palsy.

We currently have three outpatient facilities located in northern and central New Jersey and we anticipate continued growth. We are affiliated with UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and all our faculty hold academic positions at the medical school. There would be ample opportunity for interested candidates to participate in student teaching and research. Our remuneration is very competitive with all the usual benefits including medical, dental, pharmacy and tax shelter match.

Interested candidates should contact Uday C Mehta, MD, MPH, Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Associate Medical Director, Children's Specialized Hospital at (908) 301 5524 or via e-mail at umehta@childrens-specialized.org.

(2/26/08)
PL2 OPENING at UIC. The Pediatric Residency Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an unexpected opening for a PL2 resident beginning July 1, 2008. Please visit our website at: http://www.uic.edu/com/mcpd/residency/ to learn more about our program. Please send a cover letter indicating the reason for a transfer and your curriculum vitae to Diane Arce (Residency Coordinator), at darce@uic.edu.

(2/26/08)
PL2 openings at UCSF Fresno Pediatric Residency Program beginning July 1, 2008. Candidates may apply by emailing a cover letter that includes a statement regarding the reason they want to leave their current program and a copy of their CV. Documents should be sent to the Program Coordinator at njackson@fresno.ucsf.edu.

(2/26/08)
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Pediatric Residency Program has a vacancy for a Pediatric Chief Resident, PL 4 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) who has successfully completed his/her third year of residency. This person will be responsible for a combination of clinical and administrative duties. Applicant must demonstrate strong leadership as well as clinical expertise. Interested applicants should send their CV and 2 letters of recommendation to the Program Director: Ayoade O. Adeniyi, MD via email to mgascot@bronxleb.org

(2/26/08)
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Pediatric Residency Program has a vacancy for a Clinical PL-4 position available for July 1, 2008. We are looking for a competent, organized resident who is interested in working in the NY area for a minimum of 12 months. Major responsibilities include supervision and teaching residents and students at our affiliate community academic hospital. The Benefits of this Position are: Vacation: 4 weeks, Medical and Dental insurance, Coverage for Pediatric Boards. Interested applicants should contact: Residency Coordinator Migdalia Gascot E-Mail: mgascot@bronxleb.org.

(2/15/08)
The Milton and Bernice Stern Department of Pediatrics has openings for Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatricians. The applicant(s) must have a current New York State license. The Hospitalist group has been in practice for 12 years. The position involves providing care on a general pediatric service & Level II PICU. The group provides 24/7 in-house coverage. Excellent salary and benefits. Please forward by return e-mail or FAX your C.V. in confidence to:

Edward E. Conway, Jr., M.D., MS, Professor and Chairman, Pediatrician-in-chief, Milton and Bernice Stern Department of Pediatrics, Chief, Div. of Pediatric Critical Care, Beth Israel Medical Center, 350 E. 17th Street, Ste. 812 Baird Hall, New York, NY 10003, FAX: 212-420-2560, e-mail: econway@chpnet.org.

(2/15/08)
The Children's Hospital at Saint Peters University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, has a job opening for a pediatrician with an interest in child abuse and foster care to join our teaching faculty beginning in July of 2008. This position includes clinical work in the Child Protection Center, comprehensive examinations of children in foster care, and direct patient care in the general pediatric outpatient, inpatient and well baby nursery units. Candidates with interest and skill in both clinical and didactic teaching and precepting of residents and medical students are preferred. Our pediatric residency program consists of 18 residents. We are affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Drexel University College of Medicine. Faculty teaching appointment is at Drexel. Candidates should have superb clinical skills, interpersonal skills and work ethic. Please contact: Dr. Linda Shaw via email: lshaw@saintpetersuh.com for further information about this opportunity.

(2/11/08)
UNEXPECTED opening for PL-3 resident. The Pediatric Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY has an opening for a PL-3 resident beginning June 23, 2008. Candidates may apply by e-mailing a cover letter that includes a statement regarding the reason for leaving the current residency program as well as the following documents for consideration: ERAS application, current personal statement, three current letters of recommendation (one of which should be from current/former Program Director), In-training exam scores, medical school transcripts, Dean's letter, and USMLE /COMLEX scores. International applicants must have a valid visa status in order to apply. E-mail documents to our Program Coordinator Zaida Batista at zaida_batista@stbarnabas-ny.org or via fax: 718-960-9418. No phone calls please. Please visit our website at: www.stbarnabashospital.org/training/pedsresidency.htm

(2/4/08)
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY FELLOWSHIP --- SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. Unexpected opening in July 2008, for First Year Fellow in Pediatric Nephrology Training Program at SUNY (State University of New York) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. This is an ACGME accredited 3 year training program which provides broad clinical experience in all areas of Pediatric Nephrology, including renal biopsy, acute and chronic peritoneal and hemodialysis, and renal transplantation. Scholarly activity is fully integrated into the program, utilizing the resources of the Pediatrics Department, collaboration with other University Hospital departments, and with the Basic Science divisions of the Medical School. Applicant must have completed core Pediatric Residency training before embarking on Fellowship, and must be Board-Eligible in Pediatrics. Contact Morris J. Schoeneman, MD, Director of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, at 718-270-2532 (phone), or via e-mail at Morris.Schoeneman@Downstate.edu.

(2/1/08)
PEDIATRICS PL-2 resident position - Unexpected opening for a PL-2 resident position available July 1, 2008 at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA). Information about the program can be found on our website at: http://pediatrics.evms.edu/Residency/index.htm. Interested candidates should contact: C.W. Gowen, Jr., MD, Residency Program Director, CHKD, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 (757-668-7272) or contact by e-mail at cw.gowen@chkd.org.

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