To plan, implement and evaluate the provision of high-quality medical care, with appropriate resource management, to children and adolescents in the respective clinical area
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics are seeking a board-certified, academic pediatric endocrinologist to join our large and rapidly growing endocrinology group. Although a successful candidate will be called on to perform a combination of administrative, academic, and clinical activities, the exact proportions of these duties will depend on the applicant’s interests, experience, and expertise.
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is composed of 21 pediatric endocrinologists, 2 psychologists, 16 certified diabetes educators, 3 social workers, and a team of 32 administrative and nursing support personnel. Six pediatric endocrinology fellows participate in both clinical and academic activities. Emory’s Department of Pediatrics in ranked 1st in the country for NIH funding. Laboratory space is available in the Department and access to an extensive array of Core Laboratory services is available. And a staff group of clinical research support members supporting investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored trials.
Our group offers comprehensive tertiary care to children with diabetes and endocrine diseases. We conduct over 26,000 inpatient and outpatient visits per year at 9 sites. We offer specialized clinics for children with Turner Syndrome, metabolic bone disease, transgender identity, hyperlipidemia, brain tumor, thyroid cancer, cancer survivorship, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, and post-transplant diabetes. The Center for Advanced Pediatrics (CAP) is a 260,000 sq. ft., 8-story tower that houses the endocrine and diabetes clinics and a Pediatric Research Center. Since August, 2018, it has been the hub of the Division’s clinical, clinical research, and teaching activities.