The University of California, Irvine (UCI), in partnership with Grant Cooper, announces a national search for the Chair of the Department of Medicine. The Chair of Medicine reports to the Dean of the School of Medicine and is responsible for the effective management of all administrative and operational processes of the department, providing not only comprehensive, interactive clinical services, but also supporting the teaching, educational, and research missions of the department, school, and University. This is a unique opportunity to join a top ranked university and thriving academic and clinical department, both of which are renowned for their cutting-edge research, innovative educational opportunities, and delivery of impactful clinical services to a diverse community and region. The new Chair will build on the success of prior leadership, leveraging the talents of a diverse faculty, staff, and students, to chart continued success and increased national and international reputation of the departments important academic and clinical endeavors. With 12 specialty divisions Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Internal Medicine/Primary Care, Hematology/Oncology, Hospitalist Medicine, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Rheumatology, the Department of Medicine (DOM) and it's more than 180 faculty members are ideally positioned to advance the nations multidisciplinary and translational science goals as set forth by the Institute of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Congress. UC Irvine's Department of Medicine sponsors fully accredited Internal Medicine residency training in both categorical and preliminary medicine. We also offer a full range of fellowship training across all the medicine subspecialties. All training programs are fully accredited for the maximum period allowed. Training takes place at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and will be expected to also have training opportunities at our new medical center under active construction in Irvine. The residency program is notable for: Comprehensive and innovative programs that expose residents to extraordinarily diverse patients and clinical environments. Evaluation processes that have been cited for their outstanding quality by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Pass rates that exceed the national average for ABIM board exams. A wide range of opportunities to participate in the university's academic activities, including broad-based basic science research, clinical research and health policy research. UC Irvine's Department of Medicine offers a wide variety of highly competitive fellowship programs across the many divisions, including Allergy and Immunology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Rheumatology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Geriatrics. Eligibility: An MD, MD/PhD degree (or equivalent). Board certification in Internal Medicine and/or specialty by the ABIM. Be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California. Meet requirements for appointment at the rank of Professor. Strong record of scholarly activity, evidenced by high quality peer reviewed publications and a stellar record of research and research support. Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the clinical and academic components of a multi-disciplinary department. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with track record of promoting an inclusive culture. Desired Attributes: Strong commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented philosophy with hospital administration and with colleagues in other specialties. Evidence of promoting and supporting teaching and scholarly activities. A reputation for building a clinically strong program. Demonstrated success as a leader in a Department or Division of Medicine of an interdisciplinary institute, or of an academic entity of comparable size and scope. Successful track record of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees, and students. A distinguished record of scholarly activity, teaching, and clinical care with national and international stature. Abilities and interests in assuming broader leadership responsibilities within the Medical Center. Finally, the candidate must have good interpersonal skills, and be able to work cooperatively and congenially within a diverse academic and clinical environment.