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New Positions Open for:
(2) Pediatric Clinical Geneticists (all ranks considered)
(2) Adult Clinical Geneticists (assistant / associate professor)
(3) Genetic Counselors (BC/BE)
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has made the commitment
for expansion of Medical Genetics activities in Arkansas. The University
has established a new Division of Genetics in the College of Medicine
with the goal of expansion towards the formation of a free-standing
Department of Genetics within in the College. In addition, the
Department of Pediatrics, has committed to significant expansion of the
Section of Genetics and Metabolism at the Arkansas Children's Hospital.
The current Genetics section has 2 clinical geneticists and 1 genetic
counselor. UAMS has an independent Department of Genetic Counseling with
8 additional counselors. The section has close ties to the Arkansas
Department of Health Newborn Screening Program and the Arkansas Birth
Defects Center for Research and Prevention. Arkansas will be
adding expanded newborn screening (MS/MS, CF, CAH) July 2008. Part of
the expansion will be to meet the needs of the state with the
introduction expanded screening. In addition Arkansas Children's
Hospital also has a treatment facility for lysosomal disorders.
The vision for expansion is a comprehensive program for clinical genetic
activities to include patient care, participation on interdisciplinary
teams, outreach (including telehealth), education interacting at all
levels (students, residents, graduate students) for all UAMS colleges,
and the establishment of a graduate program.
For more information contact:
G. Bradley Schaefer, MD, FAAP, FACMG
Founding Director, Division of Medical Genetics
Section Chief, Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Cell phone 402/681-2836
pedsrecruit@uams.edu
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a Conrad 30 waiver program.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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