Department Chair

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Board certification in psychiatry
Tennessee medical license
Acgme approved residency completion
The Department Chair provides overall vision and leadership for clinical, academic, research, and innovation missions at Meharry Medical College

Job Summary

  • The Department Chair provides overall vision and leadership for clinical, academic, research, and innovation missions at Meharry Medical College.
  • Responsibilities include recruiting clinicians, developing comprehensive mental health services, and ensuring high-quality patient care through quality improvement initiatives.
  • The role requires overseeing both clinical and laboratory-based research programs while fostering an environment conducive to teaching and education.

Matching Summary

The Department Chair provides overall vision and leadership for clinical, academic, research, and innovation missions at Meharry Medical College.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Board Certification in Psychiatry
  • Tennessee Medical License
  • ACGME approved Residency completion
  • 10 years clinical practice experience
  • Previous academic leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience as Residency Program Director
  • Strong community relationship building
  • Record of extramurally funded research
  • Visionary and innovative strategic thinking
  • Ability to mentor next generation physicians

Key Requirements

  • M.D. or D.O. degree required
  • Board Certification in specialty/sub-specialty
  • Valid Tennessee Medical License
  • DEA registration required
  • Minimum 10 years psychiatric clinical practice
  • Prior leadership in academic medicine

Work Rights

Must have valid Tennessee Medical License

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