<p>A physician-led dermatology practice in East Lansing, Michigan — home to Michigan State University and the greater Lansing metro — is recruiting a General Dermatologist to join a full-scope practice delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. The group operates with genuine clinical autonomy under physician-led governance, and offers a shareholder pathway for candidates seeking long-term equity. The university-adjacent market generates strong, consistent patient demand in a community that combines Big Ten energy with one of the most affordable cost-of-living profiles in the Midwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee with uncapped quarterly productivity bonus</li> <li>Shareholder/equity opportunity for long-term partners</li> <li>Generous signing bonus provided at hire</li> <li>Relocation assistance package</li> <li>Flexible 4–5 day work schedule</li> <li>CME reimbursement plus paid CME time off</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance with tail coverage included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-scope practice spanning general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology</li> <li>Physician-led governance structure with meaningful clinical autonomy — no corporate oversight</li> <li>University-adjacent market (Michigan State University) driving strong, sustained patient demand</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with established support staff</li> <li>Flexible scheduling across a 4–5 day workweek</li> <li>Clear pathway to shareholder status for physicians committed to long-term practice growth</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Dermatology through the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) required</li> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school</li> <li>Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology procedures</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>East Lansing delivers the intellectual and cultural vitality of a flagship Big Ten campus town — the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (designed by Zaha Hadid) anchors MSU's campus, Grand River Avenue offers a thriving restaurant scene, and Spartan football Saturdays are a community institution. Median home prices hover around $230,000, with a cost of living approximately 15% below the national average, and the Okemos and Haslett school districts in neighboring Meridian Township rank among Michigan's strongest. The Lansing River Trail provides 20-plus miles of paved paths along the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers, while Ann Arbor is 60 minutes east, Detroit Metro Airport is 90 minutes away, and Grand Rapids is 70 minutes west — keeping major urban amenities well within reach.</p>