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Clinical Geneticist Physician

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Medical Genetics Detroit, MI Full-time
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<p>A nationally ranked children's hospital in Detroit, Michigan is recruiting a full-time Clinical Geneticist to join its Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders. This is a substantive clinical role with genuine breadth — outpatient genetics clinics, inpatient consultation services, and direct involvement in specialized programs including Lysosomal Storage Disease, Pediatric Enzyme Replacement Therapy, and Inborn Errors of Metabolism. The division offers flexibility to shape your clinical focus, research agenda, and leadership trajectory within a collaborative, experienced team. For a physician committed to advancing pediatric genetics at an academic-caliber institution, this is a compelling long-term opportunity.</p>

<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> </ul>

<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time position within the Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders at a nationally ranked pediatric hospital</li> <li>Dual clinical scope: outpatient genetics clinic practice and inpatient consultation services</li> <li>Active participation in specialized programs: Lysosomal Storage Disease, Pediatric Enzyme Replacement Therapy, and Inborn Errors of Metabolism</li> <li>Collaborative research initiatives available with flexibility to develop individual research interests</li> <li>Opportunity to assume leadership roles within an expanding clinical genetics service</li> <li>Teaching responsibilities encompassing medical students, genetic counseling students, and pediatric residents</li> <li>Highly experienced divisional team with a culture of collegial collaboration</li> </ul>

<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Genetics (ABMGG)</li> <li>Board Certification in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine is desirable</li> <li>Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Experience or demonstrated interest in outpatient genetics clinics and inpatient consultation services</li> <li>Prior experience in pediatric genetics or a closely related field preferred</li> <li>Commitment to teaching trainees across medical students, genetic counseling students, and pediatric residents</li> </ul>

<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Detroit is a city in the midst of a well-documented revitalization — a dynamic urban environment offering world-class arts and culture, a thriving restaurant scene, professional sports, and waterfront access along the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. The greater metro area provides a wide range of neighborhoods spanning urban living to suburban communities with highly regarded school districts, all at a cost of living that compares favorably to other major Midwest metros. Proximity to Canada, access to Michigan's extensive outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of civic momentum make Detroit an increasingly attractive destination for physicians seeking both professional impact and quality of life.</p>