Leadership Opportunity in the DoM: Chief, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management

Leadership Opportunity

Position Title: Chief, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management

Department: Department of Medicine
Institution: Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Academic Appointment: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience)
Reports To: Chair of Medicine / Physician-in-Chief

Boston Medical Center, New England’s largest safety net hospital and the primary teaching affiliate of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, invites applications for the position of Chief of the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management in the Department of Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished academic clinician leader to guide one of the largest and most dynamic endocrinology sections in the region at an institution nationally recognized for its commitment to health equity, innovation, care for underserved populations, and numerous high impact contributions to the field.

This leadership role offers substantial scope, influence, and institutional support to shape the future direction of endocrine care, education, and research within a mission‑driven academic medical center.

Position Summary

The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management is a large academic enterprise with nationally renowned clinical programs and robust research, educational, and training programs. The Chief provides strategic and operational leadership for the clinical, research and academic endeavors of a large, high-volume Section that delivers high quality care to a diverse and underserved patient population while advancing innovations and insights in endocrine-related health and chronic disease management.

The Chief serves as a key member of the Department of Medicine leadership team and works closely with departmental, hospital, and academic partners to ensure clinical excellence, academic and research success, workforce development, and financial sustainability, aligning section priorities with the Department of Medicine and institutional mission.

Section Overview

The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management is a large, multidisciplinary academic enterprise with robust clinical, research, and educational programs.

Faculty & Workforce

  • 50+ full-time faculty including clinicians, PhDs, and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
  • Administrative, research, and clinical operations staff

Clinical Enterprise

    • >54,000 total outpatient visits annually (FY25), making this one of the busiest specialty clinics at BMC
    • Comprehensive inpatient consult services
    • Primary clinical site at BMC, with additional care delivery at satellite locations
    • Close integration with multiple subspecialties and primary care
    • Specialty Programs of note include:
        • Clinical Diabetes
        • Obesity Medicine
        • Clinical Nutrition
        • Thyroid Nodule & Cancer Center / Thyroid Health Center
        • Bone Health Center
        • Integrated Interdisciplinary Clinical Programs:
          • Program in Adrenal Disorders, including a Specialized Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism with partnerships with endocrine surgeons
          • Multidisciplinary Thyroid Cancer and Nodule program with thyroid surgeons
          • Interdisciplinary Pituitary Program with clinics jointly staffed with endocrine surgeons
          • Multispecialty Resistant Hypertension Clinic partnered with Nephrology and Cardiology
          • GenderCare Center includes partnerships with Psychiatry/Behavioral health, Social Work, and other relevant specialties.
          • Multidisciplinary Bariatric Surgery Program involving collaboration with the surgery department and our Obesity Medicine Program
          • Multidisicplinary Incidentaloma clinic, with direct referrals from Radiology for incidental thyroid and adrenal nodules (Surgery and Endocrine)

Research

      • Areas of funded clinical, basic, and translation research include:
        • Diabetes, including monitoring and drug delivery technologies
        • Thyroid disease
        • Obesity
        • Implementation sciences
      • Several R and K level grants
      • Robust clinical trials program

Education

      • 9 fellows in ACGME-accredited programs (Endocrinology, Obesity Medicine)
      • Faculty are leaders in clerkship & residency training
      • Abbott Diabetes Care Center of Excellence educational grant

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Institutional Engagement

Develop and execute a clear vision for the Section aligned with Department of Medicine and institutional priorities.

      • Foster and strengthen specialty program growth and regional reputation
      • Expand the multidisciplinary research enterprise
      • Enhance partnerships addressing diabetes, endocrine disease, nutrition, and health disparities
      • Educate the next generation of endocrinologists and train endocrinology-focused scientists
      • Represent the Section in departmental, hospital, and university governance
      • Advocate for the needs of patients and faculty at institutional and regional levels

Clinical Leadership & Quality

Provide strong leadership and accountability for the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered endocrine, diabetes, and nutrition care across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

      • Champion evidence-based, culturally responsive, and equitable care models for complex and underserved populations
      • Oversee quality improvement, safety, patient experience, and access initiatives
      • Support clinical workforce resilience and efficiency
      • Partner with hospital leadership to optimize inpatient consult services and specialty program growth

Research & Scholarship

Provide strategic oversight for section research portfolio spanning basic, translational, clinical, and health equity research.

      • Support physician-scientists and PhD investigators in maintaining and expanding extramural funding
      • Expand pool of investigators advancing research insights in endocrinology-related areas
      • Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the Department and institution
      • Promote research aligned with BMC’s mission, including health equity, population health, and care delivery innovation
      • Facilitate and grow clinical trials and translational opportunities within specialty programs

Academic & Educational Mission

Advance excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education.

      • Oversee ACGME-accredited training programs  (Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine) comprising 9 fellows
      • Ensure high-quality training experiences and accreditation compliance
      • Support
        • educator development, innovation, and scholarship
        • mentorship and teaching for all trainees and learners
        • a robust research training program

Faculty Leadership & Workforce Development

Lead and support a large and diverse workforce across clinical, research, and educational missions.

      • Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop a diverse and high-performing workforce
      • Promote vitality, engagement, and professional fulfillment
      • Support faculty promotion, career advancement, and leadership development across clinical, research, and educator tracks
      • Cultivate an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative culture

Operational & Financial Management

Oversee section operations, budget, resource allocation

      • Align clinical and research productivity, quality, and academic contributions with incentive structures
      • Partner with departmental and hospital leadership to ensure financial sustainability
      • Leverage data and analytics to guide performance improvement and strategic growth planning

Qualifications

Required:

      • MD, DO, or equivalent terminal degree
      • Board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
      • Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts
      • Demonstrated record of clinical excellence, academic achievement, and leadership
      • Experience working in complex healthcare systems

Preferred:

      • Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor
      • Track record of funded research, educational leadership, or program development
      • Experience in a safety-net or underserved care setting
      • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Core Competencies

    • Visionary, inclusive, and collaborative leadership
    • Strong communication, mentorship, and relationship-building skills
    • Strategic, operational, and financial acumen
    • Commitment to academic medicine and workforce development
    • Passion for advancing health equity and community impact

Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume/CV and letter of interest directly to: jennifer.colon@bmc.org

Any letter of interest should be 1-page and address one or two projects/programs that you lead that you feel had the most impact. Describe the experiences, attributes, and competencies you have that will help us achieve our mission and that make you uniquely suited to be successful in this position.  Please also include a mentoring table or evidence of mentorship.

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