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The University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking an academic palliative medicine physician for our expanding program.  Clinical duties will include both inpatient and outpatient activities. Protected time for teaching and research is offered.

The Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine resides in the Department of Medicine and is comprised of a team of 5.5 MDs, 2 NPs, 3 RNs, dedicated Clinical Pharmacist, Chaplain, and Social Worker. In addition, a full-time Program Coordinator and Business Administrator complete the team.  The members of the team serve as expert palliative consultants to the UMMC’s multi-disciplinary services, adding an extra layer of support to patients and their families.

Please see our website for additional information:  

Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine | University of Maryland School of Medicine (umaryland.edu)

Strengths of the Program:
Our program is distinguished by:

• Education & Quality Improvement: A strong educational mission, with protected faculty time for teaching, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing clinical excellence.
• Collaboration: A close, effective working relationship with leadership at both the hospital and the School of Medicine, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and resources.
• Multidisciplinary Expertise: Highly motivated, interdisciplinary staff including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, chaplain, pharmacist, and social workers.
• Institutional Support: Strong endorsement by the physician directors of our Medical and Surgical ICUs, the Shock Trauma Center Director, the Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Chairs of Medicine and Family Medicine, and Nursing leadership.
• Data-Driven Quality: Routine collection of operational metrics with successful project integration, including in the Medical ICU.

Expected faculty rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The expected salary range for Assistant Professors is $182,937 (min) and $ 274,000 (max).  The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank.  This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.  You are also invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty members.

Applicants must possess:

• A medical degree (M.D. or equivalent) from an accredited domestic or international institution.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited training in Internal Medicine or Medicine-Pediatrics.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• A minimum of five (5) years of post-fellowship clinical experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to education, quality improvement, and collaborative interdisciplinary care.

For immediate consideration, please send a cover letter and current CV, as well as contact information for three references to the following link:  https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=250000DI&lang=en   Though not required, candidates are also invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and civility.

UMB has been ranked multiple times in ‘Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers Survey (most recently in 2025) and has also been honored as a Best Employer for Diversity in 2022, 2023 and 2024, also by Forbes.  The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore was ranked as one of the Best Hospitals in both the State of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro Area by the U.S. News & World Report in 2023.

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.    We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For additional questions after application, please email facultypostings@som.umaryland.edu

Applicants must possess:

• A medical degree (M.D. or equivalent) from an accredited domestic or international institution.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited training in Internal Medicine or Medicine-Pediatrics.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• A minimum of five (5) years of post-fellowship clinical experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to education, quality improvement, and collaborative interdisciplinary care.

About University of Maryland Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art patient care and improving treatment through clinical research and education. Department of Medicine physicians provide care to thousands of patients annually at the University of Maryland Medical Center, the Baltimore VA Medical Center and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.Since 1807, the Department of Medicine has trained physicians of the highest caliber, including more than half of the physicians currently practicing medicine in Maryland. With 340 full-time faculty members, the Department of Medicine is the largest department in the School of Medicine and is responsible for the training of 140 residents and 89 fellows. Stephen N. Davis, MBBS, is the Theodore E. Woodward Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine.Our current active research funding exceeds $180 million, over half of which comes from NIH and other federal agencies. With nearly 100 funded investigators, the department has an extensive research base in both the basic and clinical sciences. Our research training programs are extensive and include basic, clinical and translational researc...h training awards. The Department of Medicine also supports and conducts research internationally, with considerable infrastructure in such geographically diverse areas as South America and Africa.

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