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Ast/Asc/Full Professor - Fixed Term

Job no: 1055516

Position Summary

The Department of Family Medicine in the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University (MSU) announces the search for a fixed term faculty member to strengthen our health services research in collaboration with a partner health system, Trinity Health. This collaboration aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to integrating evidence-based interventions into unique healthcare settings while pursuing opportunities to disseminate sustainable system-wide enhancements. This position is supported through funding provided by Trinity Health.

The Department and Trinity Health share several research areas of interest, providing an opportunity for this position to benefit from the expertise of both organizations. Current areas of research and programming include health and the environment, system adaptations to support the health and wellness of patients and providers, brain health and healthy aging, and interventions to support patients with histories of trauma and/or chronic conditions, including those from pediatric and disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal of this partnership is to implement effective practices, policies and programs that address health challenges, enhance access to care, and ultimately promote better overall health outcomes for all community members.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, etc) in Health Services Research, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field. Candidate must also have a record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of success in securing external funding.

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Ast/Asc/Full Professor Health Programs-Fixed Term –  Geriatrics

Job no: 1039114

Position Summary

Michigan State University Department of Family Medicine seeks applications for the position of Assistant/Associate/Professor in the Health Programs Faculty Appointment System. This unique position allows the candidate to combine clinical practice in geriatrics with teaching and/or research.

The ideal candidate is Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or will just have completed an accredited residency in either specialty. Fellowship training in geriatrics or significant experience for care of older adults along the continuum of care is required. Candidates should have a strong interest in medical education, primary care or educational research, and community engagement and outreach.

Faculty in the Department of Family Medicine Geriatrics Division provide comprehensive care to geriatric patients along the continuum of care, including outpatient, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, located throughout the Greater Lansing area. Healthcare providers in the Division include physicians and nurse practitioners with a commitment to high-quality geriatric care focused on the whole individual. Faculty also teach medical students, residents, and fellows during their clinical rotations.

Minimum Requirements

MD/DO or equivalent. Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or recently completed an accredited residency program. Fellowship training in Geriatrics or significant experience for older adults along the continuum of care.

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