Chair Department of Dermatology

Position: Chair of the Department of Dermatology
The Metro Health System is seeking a Board-certified Dermatologist as Metro Health’s next Chair of the Department of Dermatology The Chair of Dermatology will be viewed by all stakeholders as a strong advocate for balancing the clinical and academic missions of the Department and being a willing collaborator with colleagues outside of the Department and institution. The Chair will promote a culture of institutional transparency, collaboration, accountability and stewardship, including a commitment to improved clinical operations, efficient and effective use of space, and a willingness to realign resources with evolving institutional strategies.

This is an opportunity for an innovative physician with a desire to lead a department in an organization with a prestigious clinical, educational, and research enterprise and to serve as an integral leader of a major medical center during a period of transformative change across the healthcare industry. The new leader will be part of a mission-driven system that educates health professionals and scientists and provides leading-edge patient care, community service and research with global impact.

Above all, the new Chair of Dermatology will help Metro Health adapt and thrive in the evolving healthcare industry and will inspire the organization to deliver on its vision of being the most admired public health system in the nation, renowned for innovation, outcomes, service and financial strength. ABOUT THE DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT Metro Health’s Department of Dermatology includes a dedicated team of physicians and advanced practice providers serving the needs of our community to the tune of nearly 40,000 annual visits.

The department delivers high-quality, accessible care across 6 clinical sites across Cuyahoga County, including Brecksville, Parma, Middleburg Heights, Westlake, Beachwood, and main campus. The faculty includes an exceptional mix of early-, mid-, and senior-career physicians. The department supports a highly regarded Dermatology Residency Program (established in 2009), with plans to expand to 3 residents per year (9 total). Metro Health is the primary academic affiliate of Case Western Reserve University, and hosts learners from a number of local and regional medical schools.

The residency program draws excellent match results in an incredibly competitive specialty, with a 100% board passage rate. The three-year program includes a continuity clinic and an integrated curriculum, with Katherine DiSano excelling in the role as Program Director. This department offers a dynamic, mission-aligned environment ideal for a leader passionate about health equity, innovation, mentorship, and expanding access to care.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Dermatology at Metro Health offers a broad range of patient-centered, community-focused services, including:
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Vulvar Dermatology Clinic Snapshot Walk-in Diagnostic Services Unparalleled Dermatopathology Expertise and Education Inpatient Consultation Services Patch Testing for Allergic Contact Dermatitis Phototherapy Clinical Pharmacy Services embedded in continuity clinics

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The new Chair will provide leadership for the Department of Dermatology and its clinical, teaching and research projects. In this context, the Chair reports to the Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Executive and Clinical Officer and is also accountable to the Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer. The successful candidate will be charged with leading the Department of Dermatology with excellence in patient care, education, research, and advocacy.

The Chair will be responsible for providing academic leadership for the faculty, residents, medical students and staff in the Department and for providing administrative support to ensure fulfillment of Metro Health’s mission of serving patients regardless of their financial status, educating learners at all levels of medical education, and promoting innovative research. The Chair will be expected to be actively engaged in scholarly and educational activities under the auspices of an appointment  Chair of Dermatology will also be responsible…