Vice Chair of Family Medicine Research and Scholarship
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Family Medicine and Population Health
Chief Purpose of the Position
The VCU Department of Family Medicine seeks applicants for the position of Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship. In this role you will be responsible, under direction of the Chair, for the leadership, management, and administration of the family medicine research team (tinyurl.com/VCUFamMedResearch)
About the Department
Founded in 1970, the VCU Department of Family Medicine and Population Health has a long and proud history of research and scholarship focused on the practice of family medicine and family medicine education. It was the birthplace of the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) and is home to the Virginia Ambulatory Care Outcomes Research Network (ACORN), with 90+ practices across Virginia.
We value and promote diverse clinical, translational, practice-based, community and educational research and scholarship across all department missions and locations. Our faculty conduct innovative, multi-disciplinary research, with research programs in the dynamics of aging, cancer prevention and control, and emphasizing behavioral and mental health.
Position Highlights
- Serve as the primary departmental advocate for research and scholarship program improvement, and provide oversight, support, direction, coaching, and development to the department’s research and scholarship efforts
- Ensure that medical student and resident research and scholarship programs function in a trainee-focused manner, including fostering trainee safety and well-being
- Foster collaboration, innovation, and coordination of research and scholarship across all training sites
- Advise the Chair and PIs on research and scholarship priorities, funding opportunities, funding needs, recruitment, and infrastructure support for research and scholarship programs
For the full position description and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/VCUFamMedViceChairResearch
Benefits Information
Learn more about VCU’s clinical faculty benefits here.
Required Qualifications
- Eligible to obtain license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Completed an accredited residency program in Family Medicine
- Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
- 3-5 years of experience in family medicine research and scholarship
- Maintained a diverse and sustained funding track record
- Track record of success working with with a team of researchers
- Past experience in providing direct patient care to underserved populations across multiple settings
- Willing and able to care for patients in outpatient settings
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or the commitment to do so at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience leading research teams with a range of experience and interests
- Experience providing oversight for department or organizational budget
- Coordinated multiple projects across a team of researchers
- Identified as a national thought leader in primary care
- Established relationships with a network of primary care and multidisciplinary researchers
About Virginia Commonwealth University, the VCU School of Medicine and the VCU Health System
VCU is a major, urban research university with national and international rankings in sponsored research. Located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, VCU enrolls nearly 31,000 students in 223 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-eight of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU's 13 schools and one college. VCU Hospitals and Clinics and the health sciences schools of Virginia Commonwealth University comprise VCU Health, one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
The VCU School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
VCU Health System Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
For Questions or Additional Information
Bree Bolin, Human Resources Administrator
Email: briana.bolin@vcuhealth.org
posting expires March 31, 2025
Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine
North York General Hospital and University of Toronto
North York General Hospital (NYGH) in partnership with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce a search for the Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine.
The Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine was established to support a scholar recognized internationally for excellence in research relevant to primary care. The Chair holder is expected to lead an applied research program based at NYGH, secure extramural research grants, train graduate students, mentor less experienced investigators, and strengthen a culture of inquiry within the hospital community. A track record of research in an area closely aligned with the strategic direction of NYGH is highly desirable.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead a successful program of research with the goal of enhancing the quality and outcomes of care related to family and community medicine at the individual and system level;
- Report findings in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and share evidence to support innovation with health care policy makers, planners and the general public;
- Obtain grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and other peer reviewed funding organizations;
- Collaborate with peer researchers and other interested stakeholders;
- Achieve a tangible impact on hospital staff and physicians, university faculty, and students through collaboration and mentorship;
- Participate in internal and external committees, advisory groups, and other activities;
- Influence diverse stakeholders as a spokesperson for primary care research;
- Become the Research Lead on the Executive Committee of the NYGH DFCM.
Candidates for the position will have the following:
- MD and/or PhD or equivalent degree with at least five years of experience at
independent research;
- Internationally recognized program of research relevant to primary care with track
record of external research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other evidence of
impact;
- Accomplishments consistent with an academic appointment at the rank of associate
professor or higher;
- Interest in building interprofessional research partnerships and demonstrated ability
to collaborate with peer researchers and a wide range of stakeholders;
- Experience with the supervision and mentorship of trainees;
- Bilingualism in French/English is an asset.
The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Time for clinical practice is available to candidates who are practicing physicians eligible for CPSO licensure and membership in the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
The successful candidate will be appointed for a five (5) year term, with the potential for renewal upon review.
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. For further information about NYGH please see NYGH Strategy.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. For further information about the University of Toronto Department of Family and Community Medicine please see UofT DFCM Strategic Plan.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
For more information about NYGH, please visit our website at: http://www.nygh.on.ca.
Applications consisting of a curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining relevant experience should be e-mailed to recruitment@nygh.on.ca or sent to North York General Hospital, 4001 Leslie Street, Room LE-140, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2K 1E1. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 3, 2025.
posting expires February 26, 2025