Pediatric Dermatologist - Epidermolysis Bullosa

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Location: Worcester, MA
Facility:  UMass Memorial Medical Center – Hahnemann Campus
Department: Department of Dermatology
Schedule: Full-time

The Department of Dermatology at UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Dermatologist with an interest in Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) to join our growing academic program in Worcester, Massachusetts.

This is a unique opportunity to join an established Pediatric Dermatology program and become an integral part of our longstanding EB Clinic, a regional referral program caring for patients throughout New England. UMass has provided specialized EB care for approximately three decades.

This position offers protected time and dedicated nursing support for clinical care coordination, as well as the opportunity to participate in an established clinical trials program with protected research time, support from a dedicated clinical research team, and assistance with grant applications.

Our warm, collegial Department of Dermatology offers significant flexibility and autonomy to develop a career aligned with your clinical, teaching, research, and academic interests. Pediatric Dermatology is fully integrated within the Department of Dermatology, with close collaboration across the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.

Epidermolysis Bullosa Program

The EB Clinic meets twice monthly, including a multidisciplinary clinic with Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. The program also offers access to specialists across UMass Memorial, including Genetics, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Palliative Care, and Hematology/Oncology.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Provide specialized care for children, adolescents, and young adults with EB and other complex pediatric dermatologic conditions
• Help shape the future of our established regional EB program
• Maintain a broader Pediatric Dermatology practice based on individual interests
• Participate in EB-focused clinical research, scholarship, and collaboration, including opportunities through the Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinical Research Consortium (EBCRC)
• Teach and mentor dermatology residents, pediatric dermatology fellows, and medical students through clinical teaching, lectures, and conferences
• Develop an individualized academic career with opportunities in research, education, clinical innovation, and leadership

Pediatric Dermatology at UMass

Our program cares for children with common and complex dermatologic conditions, with specialized expertise in Epidermolysis Bullosa, genodermatoses, pediatric psoriasis, pediatric laser dermatology, and complex medical dermatology.

The program offers a highly collaborative environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise across UMass Memorial. In addition to the established EB Clinic and Genetics-Dermatology Combined Clinic, our faculty collaborate with a multidisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Group to provide coordinated care for pediatric patients with vascular anomalies.

Dermatology residents and fellows participate in the EB Clinic, providing meaningful opportunities for bedside teaching and mentorship. The program also works closely with our Genetics-Dermatology Combined Clinic for patients with inherited skin disorders.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement plan options
• Exceptional health care coverage
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF-eligible employment
• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Professional development through UMass training programs, mentorship, and faculty development
• Concierge relocation services, including special mortgage promotions
• Professional liability coverage of $5 million per claim/$10 million aggregate
• Organization-wide Clinician Wellness Program
• Full clinical and administrative support

Hiring Range: $300,000 - $350,000

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Build Your Career at UMass

Whether your interests center on Epidermolysis Bullosa, genodermatoses, complex medical dermatology, clinical research, education, or program development, UMass offers the resources, collaboration, and flexibility to help you build a rewarding academic career.

Join a collegial Department of Dermatology and an established regional EB program at one of New England's leading academic health systems.

Interested candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

Rita Khodosh MD, PhD

Interim Chair and Associate Professor

Department of Dermatology

UMass Chan Medical School

UMass Memorial Health

C/O Jessica Merlo, Sr.Provider Recruiter
[email protected] 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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