Our client has selected The AESC member firm to lead the search for its next Chair of Internal Medicine. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree (DO or MD) with current Board Certification in the appropriate area of specialization, along with prior teaching experience in a clinical setting. They should also have demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in a clinical, professional, research, or educational setting. Preferred qualifications include five years of full-time faculty experience at a College of Medicine or in Graduate Medical Education.
The Chair of Internal Medicine will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing programs, policies, and procedures for the Department of Internal Medicine. They will ensure the integration of scientifically based biomedical sciences and osteopathic principles for students, provide service to the college and professional communities, and engage in innovative scholarship and research. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private, non-profit medical school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with provisional accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association. The AESC member firm is a global executive search and board advisory consulting firm focused on identifying and attracting leaders in research, science, engineering, academic medicine, and healthcare enterprises.