The Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders at Children s Hospital of Michigan and Central Michigan University have an immediate opening for an additional full time MD/DO Clinical Geneticist.
Opportunity Highlights
In this position, the candidate will have the flexibility to shape their responsibilities clinically, in research, and leadership roles according to their interests, experience, and expertise. The primary responsibilities will include seeing patients for evaluation and/or genetic counseling in the outpatient genetics clinics. The clinical genetics team consists of six genetic counselors, two genetic counselor assistants, one nurse practitioner and two board certified Clinical Geneticists. The division also has a metabolic team consisting of one board certified Medical Biochemical Geneticist, one genetic counselor, three dietitians, three nurses and two nurse practitioners; part time support staff includes a psychologist. Additional responsibilities include the evaluation and management of patients on the inpatient consultation service, supervision and teaching of medical students, genetic counseling students, residents, and fellows.
About the Division
We have an accredited Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. An on-site Cytogenetic / Molecular laboratory directed by board-certified laboratory geneticists complement the clinical service.
About Children s Hospital of Michigan
For 137 years, the Children s Hospital of Michigan has existed for one reason and one reason alone to improve the health and well-being of children by providing specialized care and expertise for all their unique healthcare needs. This 228-bed facility is the first and largest freestanding hospital in the state completely dedicated to serving children. As an international leader in neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and diagnostic services, Children s Hospital of Michigan is ranked one of the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Children s Hospital of Michigan is home to a free-standing Pediatric Level I Trauma Center (verified by the American College of Surgeons) as well as Michigan s only Pediatric Burn Center that is verified by the American Burn Association.
