The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), in partnership with CareerPhysician, the national leader in academic child health executive search and leadership development, invites applications and nominations for the position of Section Head, Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This represents an outstanding legacy opportunity to lead one of the nation’s premier pediatric emergency medicine programs within a department and children’s hospital consistently ranked among the top ten in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

Position Overview

The Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine is home to a distinguished and diverse emergency and urgent care faculty committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. With nearly 200 faculty members, fellows, postdoctoral researchers, and staff, the Section serves our patients by delivering cutting-edge emergency and urgent care while advancing care through innovative research, quality improvement, educational, and advocacy initiatives.

The Anschutz Medical Campus Emergency Department serves as the region’s only Level I Regional Pediatric Trauma Center, providing high-quality emergent care to a broad geographic area, including Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and New Mexico. With approximately 200,000 patient visits annually seen at four regional Children’s hospital emergency departments and two free-standing urgent care sites, the Section is one of the busiest in the nation, while remaining a leader in clinical care and academics.

The next Section Head will continue to provide the visionary strategy and leadership required to advance Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care at the University of Colorado and CHCO.

Key Opportunity Highlights

• Guide one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric emergency medicine programs across all missions with world-class clinical and academic institutional support.
• Lead comprehensive clinical and academic leadership team structure.

• Oversee the only Level I Regional Pediatric Trauma Center in a multi-state region, ensuring high-quality, cutting-edge emergency and urgent care delivery.
• Comprehensive resources to expand the research portfolio, sustain membership in PECARN and strengthen extramural funding.
• Strong tradition of educational excellence in training programs for medical students, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers.
• Established resources for the recruitment, retention, and career development of world-class faculty.
• Established collegial culture that fosters faculty wellness and a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and work-life balance.
• Collaborate with institutional partners to further develop efficient staffing models for emergency and urgent care.
• Strong established partnerships with affiliate institutions, community organizations, and national leaders in pediatric emergency medicine.
• Participate in CHCO’s strategic planning processes, representing the long-term vision and direction of emergency services.
• Lead and support DEI initiatives to ensure an inclusive and equitable environment for faculty, trainees, and patients.

• Established partnerships with ACCORDS, adult emergency medicine, and other campus units yielding innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration across the care continuum.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• Board Certification in Pediatrics Emergency Medicine
• Eligibility for permanent, unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Colorado
• Academic accomplishments meriting appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at UCSOM
• Seven (7) years of experience in a multi-disciplinary academic Emergency Medicine program
• Independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of Emergency Medicine services for pediatric patients
• Experience working with diverse patient populations
• Experience with and commitment to faculty career development through mentoring

The University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado offer an exceptional academic and clinical environment with access to world-class resources, research funding, and leadership development opportunities. The Department of Pediatrics ranks third in the nation in NIH funding, with over $63 million in active awards, supporting transformative research that advances child health.  This role presents a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of pediatric emergency medicine at one of the nation’s leading institutions while making a lasting impact on pediatric healthcare.

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Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Wesley Millican, MBA, CEO and Physician Talent Officer, CareerPhysician, c/o Jennifer Weimer at Jennifer@careerphysician.com. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

Statement on Diversity and Equity

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.