Physician - Adolescent Medicine

Why Join Us

Children's Hospital of Michigan has been the cornerstone of pediatric care in the state since 1886 and as a proud member of the Detroit Medical Center, it remains the first and largest children's hospital in Michigan. This is an academic opportunity with real reach: you'll care for an underserved adolescent population while teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of pediatricians at one of the nation's largest pediatric residency programs. Ranked among America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, CHM offers the clinical depth, research infrastructure, and institutional prestige to grow an exceptional academic career.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, employed position within the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
• Clinical schedule of 8 sessions per week, structured in 4-hour blocks
• Inpatient consult service coverage 3 days per week, rotating every third week
• Shared beeper call on a every-third-week rotation
• Patient population spans ages 11-21, with services covering routine physicals, reproductive health, eating disorders, and behavioral health management
• Academic appointment with active involvement in medical student and resident education
• Opportunities for quality improvement initiatives, research, and cross-specialty academic collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with academic experience
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance
• Academic platform with access to one of Michigan's most active pediatric training programs
• Collaborative research and quality improvement pathways within the division

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics
• Fellowship training in Adolescent Medicine required; Board Eligible or Board Certified in Adolescent Medicine
• Academic experience in one or more of the following: medical student, resident, or fellow instruction; curriculum development; evaluation and skills assessment
• Must be eligible to obtain Michigan medical licensure

Why Detroit

Detroit is a city in the middle of a genuine resurgence a place where historic architecture, world-class museums, and a thriving arts and food scene coexist with an affordable cost of living that is rare in any major metro. The Detroit Institute of Arts, the riverfront, and a restaurant scene that punches well above its weight make for a high quality of life at a fraction of what you'd pay on the coasts. Families are drawn to established suburban communities like Birmingham, Rochester Hills, and Grosse Pointe, each offering excellent schools and a strong sense of community. If you're looking for a city where your work has real impact and your dollar stretches further, Detroit delivers on both.

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