Greater Kentucky HERC

The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an attending physician at the Assistant Professor level for digestive diseases. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Participation in the Clinical Hepatology Programs within the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at the University of Kentucky.
Serve as an Attending and/or Consulting Physician at the UK HealthCare Hospitals and/or the Veterans Administration Hospital for no less than three months per year.
Patient care responsibilities will include general hepatology services in Rockcastle County and possibly other outreach clinics, as well as at the UK HealthCare outpatient clinics and the Veterans Administration Hospital.
Provide teaching and supervision of residents and medical students in all clinical settings (inpatient, outpatient, and clinical research subjects). Will be an active participant in postgraduate education/CME efforts.
Serve on appropriate Division, Department, University, Hospital and College committees.
Participation in Continuing Education Programs at the College of Medicine.

Please include a curriculum vitae along with application.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

MD degree or equivalent

Completion of fellowship training in Hepatology or Equivalent

Ky Medical License within 30 days of appointment

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