Physician - Dermatologist in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

MD or DO degree with board certification in Dermatology

Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Dermatologist to join the Division of Dermatology as an Assistant, Associate or Professor of Dermatology. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in dermatology and have demonstrated excellence in clinical care, dermatopathology, medical education, and scholarly activity. This position includes opportunities for clinical practice, teaching medical students and residents, and participating in research and academic endeavors. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of academic dermatology at one of the Commonwealth’s leading academic health centers, with access to NIH-supported infrastructure, multidisciplinary partners, and patients from varied backgrounds.

About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.

Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.

Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying to this position. Job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.