Division Chief – Endocrinology and Metabolism

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic medical center and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Division Chief of Endocrinology and Metabolismin the Department of Internal Medicine. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity at a world-class institution located in the heart of downtown Chicago.

We seek a visionary and collaborative leader to build upon a strong foundation and drive the next phase of clinical, academic, and research excellence. The Division Chief will be responsible for advancing the Division’s strategic goals, enhancing its clinical operations, and supporting its research and education missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for the Division.
• Foster a culture of excellence in clinical care, research, education, and faculty development.
• Grow clinical programs, expand interdisciplinary collaborations, and improve patient access and experience.
• Support faculty recruitment, retention, mentoring, and academic advancement.
• Strengthen and expand academic partnerships, including the fellowship program co-sponsored with John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

Qualifications:

• Board certified in Endocrinology, with an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent.
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Strong track record of leadership in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and mentorship.
• Ability to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team culture.

About the Division:

The Division of Endocrinology is home to a busy, high-quality clinical practice with a dedicated clinic site, advanced ultrasound technology, experienced nurse practitioners, clinical diabetes educators, and multidisciplinary partnerships with surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, oncology, and other specialties. The Division maintains a strong academic presence with active involvement in medical education and clinical research.

Why Rush?

Rush is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, known for its leadership in patient care, medical education, research, and health equity. With a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Rush offers outstanding resources and institutional support for leaders committed to driving excellence in academic medicine.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for .

This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient’s Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners,…