Assistant Professor of Clinical Cancer Prevention

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an internist or family medicine physician for an Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment in the Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention. The selected candidate will focus on cancer prevention, risk assessment, screening, and early detection while providing outpatient care and participating in research and education. This onsite role offers the opportunity to practice across multiple locations in the Houston area with designated protected time for academic activities.

Practice Info

• Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

• Multidisciplinary department conducting basic, translational, and cancer prevention clinical research

• Provide clinical services primarily at MD Anderson's Cancer Prevention Center locations, including Texas Medical Center - Fannin, Northwest Houston, and Missouri City

• Designated protected time allocated for research and educational activities

• Outpatient environment

Shift & Schedule

• Regular

• Onsite

• Exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in an outpatient environment

• Education of patients, students, residents, and fellows

• Conduct pre-clinical or clinical research testing novel cancer screening, early detection, or risk assessment methods, or novel cancer preventive interventions

• Develop investigator-initiated clinical trials, or enroll individuals on departmental clinical cancer prevention trials

Benefits

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Paid time off

• Retirement benefits

• Tuition benefits

• Educational opportunities

• Individual and team recognition

• Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D., Ph.D.

• Board-eligible or Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Medical Oncology

• Eligible for licensure in the State of Texas

• Background and interest in cancer prevention and primary care with a desire to develop a practice focused on cancer prevention, survivor care, and wellness

• Ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, as a condition of hire and continued employment