Division of Medical Genetics and Metabolism. MassGeneral Hosp
Application
Details
Posted: 31-May-26
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: TBA
Categories:
Academic / Research
Sector:
Academic Medical Group
Internal Number: 202605
The Medical Genetics and Metabolism Unit of the Department of Pediatrics at Mass General Brigham for Children and the Department of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital are seeking a Clinical Physician to join the clinical genetics team specializing in metabolism at a premier Harvard-affiliated academic teaching hospital. The Medical Genetics Unit provides pediatric and adult clinical genetics services throughout MGB and neighboring hospitals, offering inpatient consultations, outpatient clinic evaluations, and prenatal counseling for metabolism and general genetics patients. As an Instructor or Assistant Professor for the Department of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, the successful candidate will also be responsible for training medical students, residents and fellows who rotate through the Medical Genetics clinics. This position is envisioned as approximately 75% clinical and 25% research, preferably with a metabolism related research focus.
The successful applicant will be joining a team of highly specialized and experienced MD geneticists, genetic counselors, and nutritionists. Special interests of the faculty include inborn errors of metabolism, lysosomal storage disorders, mitochondrial disorders, metabolic disorders, Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, Myhre syndrome, Pitt Hopkins, Sticker and Marshall Syndromes, 22.q.11 Deletion syndrome, and William syndrome.
Opportunities for additional inpatient and outpatient areas of focus abound. MGH, its affiliated hospitals, as well as other Boston-area programs, provide an unparalleled environment to pursue and develop research opportunities.
Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified in Clinical Genetics and Board Certified/Eligible in Medical Biochemical Genetics
Currently have or have the ability to obtain a Massachusetts Medical License
About Division of Medical Genetics and Metabolism. MassGeneral Hosp
Massachusetts General Hospital was established to provide care to Boston's sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and became the first teaching hospital of Harvard University's new medical school. We have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community we were created to serve.
We believe that because of diversity we excel, through inclusion we respect our community, and with a keen focus on equity we serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels. Our first priority is the well-being of our patients—near and far. As a team we are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.
The Medical Genetics Program at Mass General for Children specializes in the evaluation and care of patients of all ages who may have health problems with a genetic or metabolic basis. Our clinical team of physicians, genetic counselors, postgraduate physicians in training, social workers and a dietician provides families with diagnosis, treatment, genetic counseling and f...ollow-up care in a supportive environment. Our state-of-the-art genetics laboratories and participation in current research ensures our patients the latest testing and treatment options.
