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The Geriatric Collaborative at Michigan State University is recruiting for two positions in the areas of geriatrics and gerontology. The Geriatric Collaborative is a joint effort of the Colleges of Human and Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Nursing and the College of Social Science and Communication Arts. Each position will have an academic home in the Department of Family Medicine in the College of Human Medicine with links and integrated access to faculty in all Departments and Colleges as well as our network of community based undergraduate and graduate medical education and research training programs.

FAMILY MEDICINE AST/ASC PROFESSOR

Posting Date: Apr 14, 2009
Posting Number: CHM-1165

Tenure System, 12-month basis, 100% time. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

DUTIES: The Department of Family Medicine in the College of Human Medicine (CHM) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a PhD/MD/DO trained in geriatrics/gerontology for a researcher role in the tenure system at the Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor rank. This position will contribute to a growing investment in aging (geriatrics and gerontology) that includes research, education and clinical opportunities. The Health Colleges of MSU have a network of campuses and affiliated hospitals that provide a substantial foundation for community-based/community engaged research throughout the State of Michigan. Research themes within the College and Department include: risk management, memory loss and dementia, polypharmacy, mental health, family care giving, safety and access to care. Scholarship on issues of aging exist in multiple disciplines at MSU including sociology, psychology, nursing, psychiatry, social work, communication arts, health economics, nutrition, neurology, music, rehabilitation and law. The department has grants funding both a geriatric education center and a geriatrics division including a statewide geriatric fellowship initiative. Other duties may include service and outreach depending on training and experience.

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FAMILY MEDICINE – ASC/FULL PROFESSOR

Posting Date: Dec 15, 2008
Posting Number: CHM-1080

Fixed-Term, 12-month basis, 100% time.
Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

DUTIES: The Department of Family Medicine in the College of Human Medicine (CHM) at Michigan State University (MSU) seek a physician trained in geriatrics at the Associate Professor/ Professor rank for an annual year Health Programs track (three year fixed term renewable) position. This position will include a leadership role in clinical services, education, including the geriatric fellowship and geriatric education center, and outreach activities.

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