Clinical Position – Medical Genetics

Department of Human Genetics

Division of Clinical Genetics

https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11035

Position Description

The Department of Human Genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking physicians with experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with pediatric and adult genetic and metabolic disorders for clinical faculty positions in Medical Genetics. Candidates who are ABMGG board certified or eligible will join an existing experienced faculty with established expertise in clinical and biochemical genetics and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple practice areas in the Division of Clinical Genetics. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about engaging in academically productive scientific inquiry, educating medical students, residents, and fellows, and serving the university community. Academic appointment level and track series will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The responsibilities of the position will include inpatient consultations and outpatient medical genetics clinics, which, together with an area of focus, will be tailored to the candidate’s clinical interests and experience. Opportunities are available for clinical research, clinical trials, and collaboration with basic science researchers. Our clinical genetics, cancer genetics and biochemical genetics programs are supported by dedicated genetic counselors, a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner, dieticians, and social workers. There are also strong institution-wide genomics initiatives through the Institute for Precision Health. The Division of Clinical Genetics hosts an ABMGG-accredited Medical Genetics residency, a T32 training grant, a Masters in Genetic Counseling program, and multiple ABMGG-accredited Laboratory Genetics training programs. Faculty members have numerous opportunities for teaching across a variety of academic programs. Teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, and genetic counseling trainees is expected.

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Health are highly ranked in Southern California and in the U.S., with a growing need for the integration of genetic and genomic approaches to clinical care. The position is based at the Ronald Reagan Medical Center on the UCLA Westwood campus in Los Angeles and will remain open until filled.

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The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The University of California is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in every facet of its mission. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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Qualifications

Candidates:

1. Must possess an M.D. degree or equivalent,
2. Must be eligible to obtain a medical license in the state of California, and
3. Must be board-certified or -eligible with the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics for certification in
4. Clinical Genetics and Genomics, plus
5. either Medical Biochemical Genetics or Clinical Biochemical Genetics.

Requirements

Submit the names and contact information for three references. Curriculum vitae and reference check authorization release form are required. Cover letter, statement of research, and statement of teaching are optional.