Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Nephrology

The mission of UT MD Anderson is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

Provides clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows and students in the specialty of Nephrology and Onco-Nephrology. He/she will be responsible for the design and implementation of clinical research studies.

1. Clinical - 80%

• Provides clinical expertise in patient care management, requiring outstanding analytical skills in order to make judgments regarding the patient's medical problems and advise the patient on methods to improve their care. The position also must have the capability to empathize with cancer patients and their families in a manner that is compassionate and positive.
• Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations.
• Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy. Will require dictating in a clear and concise manner and visual review of documents.
• Practice internal medicine and medical oncology in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities.
• Develop and maintain a clinical consultative practice for patients referred to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
• Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians.

2. Administration - 5%

• Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings, which may include walking to each meeting site. Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions on an as needed basis.

3. Research - 10%

• Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Department.
• Develop and execute clinical research and scholarly activities aligned with goals of the Department. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research. May necessitate (orally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.

4. Education/Teaching - 5%

• Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in Nephrology, Onco-Nephrology for medical fellows and students who rotate through Section of Nephrology.
• Attend and participate in Division/Department teaching and continuing education conferences, which requires verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to meeting locations throughout the campus.
• Serve as a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows and students.
• Provide education for department colleagues verbally or in writing by disseminating information obtained or learned from outside conferences and events.

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The Assistant Professor, CFA must have completed the MD degree in an…