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Position Title: Physician Leader: Section Chief, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management
Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Department of Medicine, is seeking a Physician Leader to serve as the Section Chief for the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management to join our faculty.
Position Overview
The Chief of the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management is a senior academic physician leader responsible for the strategic, clinical, research, and educational direction of a large, multidisciplinary section within the Department of Medicine. Reporting to the Chair of Medicine/Physician-in-Chief, the Section Chief will guide a high-volume clinical enterprise serving a diverse and underserved patient population while advancing academic excellence in endocrine, diabetes, weight management and nutrition care. This role includes oversight of nationally recognized specialty programs, inpatient and outpatient services, and a broad portfolio of interdisciplinary initiatives, while partnering closely with departmental, hospital, and academic leaders to align section priorities with institutional goals around quality, access, innovation, and health equity.
The Section Chief will drive growth and impact across the section’s academic missions, including expanding a robust research portfolio spanning basic, translational, clinical, and health equity research, and advancing educational excellence across fellowship programs and training pathways. The Chief will recruit, mentor, and develop a diverse and high-performing faculty and workforce, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and ensure operational and financial sustainability while representing the section in institutional governance and enhancing its regional and national reputation.
For further information about this opportunity, please visit: https://www.bumc.bu.edu/medicine/2026/05/13/leadership-opportunity-in-the-dom-chief-section-of-endocrinology-diabetes-nutrition-and-weight-management/
Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume/CV and cover letter, via this job post or directly to: jennifer.colon@bmc.org
Location: Boston Campus
Job Requirements:
About: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM), Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is hiring an experienced Endocrinologist to join our growing team. Our values and mission continues to drive our stronghold of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Section Chiefs are members of the faculty at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM).
Department Overview: Located in Boston's historic South End, the Department of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center is renowned for it's impact of teaching and research programs, and state-of-the-art clinical care for patients
Compensation: Boston University School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. $275,000-$375,000
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits. Our staff receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US.
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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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