CHIEF, DIVISION OF GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
Company: University of Michigan Medical School
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
CHIEF, DIVISION OF GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE UNIVERSITY
OF MICHIGAN The Department of Internal Medicine of the University
of Michigan Health System invites applications from qualified
gerontologists and/or palliative medicine experts to lead its
Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. The Division Chief
position is a full-time appointment reporting directly to the Chair
of the Department of Internal Medicine. This highly ranked division
is comprised of roughly 45 faculty members, has robust NIH- and
VA-funded research programs and operates a strong academic
fellowship training program. Responsibilities include overseeing
clinical care delivery, promoting and building divisional research
activities, and engaging in the training and professional
development of students, house officers, fellows, and junior
faculty. Candidates must have an M.D., or equivalent degree,
M.D./Ph.D., and be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate
or full professor at the University of Michigan. Medical
board-certification is required, and training in Geriatric Medicine
and/or Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred. Desired
qualifications include collaborative leadership and administrative
experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills,
established track record in directing an active research program,
and proven mentorship ability. A competitive package will be
available to maintain and grow the Geriatric and Palliative
Medicine Division. The full position profile is available here .
Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae , cover
letter describing career goals and reason for applying, and contact
information, addressed to: EVE KERR, MD, MPH Kutsche Memorial Chair
of Internal Medicine Professor of Internal Medicine Chief, Division
of General Internal Medicine Taubman Health Care Center 1500 E.
Medical Center Dr., SPC 5364 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5364 Or email:
wlawler@med.umich.edu The University of Michigan is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor , CHIEF, DIVISION OF GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, Healthcare , Ann Arbor, Michigan
