Join our team of leading experts in endocrinology and make a difference in the lives of Temple University Hospital's diverse patient population.

The successful candidate will join Temple Health's active clinical and academic Endocrinology program, which currently serves our outpatient populations at Temple's Health Science Campus and Temple Health multispecialty outpatient centers in the Philadelphia region and provides consultative care at the Temple University Health System. 

Additional information about the Endocrinology program can be found here: Temple Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Highlights:

• Clinical: Temple Health's active clinical program allows an endocrinologist to work in a collaborative and stimulating environment, treating patients with various endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Teaching/Education: The position entails involvement in the section's clinical and educational activities, including fellowship, residency, and medical student education and training. An endocrinologist can help shape the field's future by educating and mentoring the next generation of doctors.
• Research: Opportunities for scholarly effort and clinical research are available and encouraged. Temple Health provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities, resources, and support staff that can aid an endocrinologist in their research efforts.
• Location: Temple University Hospital is in the Philadelphia region, a vibrant and diverse city with a rich cultural heritage, excellent schools, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.
• Temple Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Temple Health is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all operations. This commitment creates an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration and helps ensure patients receive high-quality care that is culturally responsive and sensitive to their needs.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world-class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Successful completion of residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Endocrinology from ACGME-accredited programs before the start date
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and board certification or eligibility in Endocrinology
• Possess academic credentials for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before employment

Temple Health is a progressive and innovative organization that consistently receives national and regional accolades for excellence in healthcare. Temple Health refers to the health, education, and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple Health and by the Katz School of Medicine.  Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments, 8 basic Science Departments, 13 research centers (all engaged in patient care education and research), and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.

Procedure for Candidacy

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you submit all the required documents and information. 

Application materials should include a current curriculum vitae, a comprehensive letter of interest summarizing all relevant experience, clinical, educational, and research interests, three professional references' names/contact information, and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged. 

Please address your application to: Ajay Rao, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief, Section of Endocrinology, C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.