Summary:
(Assistant/Associate/Professor, Hematology/Oncology, SOM/Internal Medicine)
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, part of the University Missouri Health Care system, received a 3 yr accreditation from ACOS including commendation in 2007; recorded more than 85,000 patient visits/procedures, and 1,200 new analytical cases.

• Programs and services at Ellis Fischel cover the full range of comprehensive cancer care – from prevention to diagnosis, treatment and research. EFCC is committed to the highest standards of humanistic patient care.
• As part of an academic medical center, physicians and researchers at Ellis Fischel have the opportunity to conduct ground-breaking multidisciplinary research and clinical trials in a collaborative environment
• Funding approved for new state-of-the-art facility that will offer patients across the State improved access to the latest therapies and increase the capacity of cancer clinics to accommodate projected increases in new cancer cases

Position:

• Offers clinical scientists the opportunity to build their own research program
• Fast track and start up funding for new laboratory based investigators
• Support staff to assist with Grant writing
• Deep resources to support new investigators
• Strong mentoring support system
• Physicians will provide evaluation/care of patients at EFCC and affiliated hospitals for hematologic and oncologic diseases
• Provide consultative evaluation/care regarding hematologic and oncologic diseases for patients admitted to the inpatient services
• Provide an opportunity for senior medical residents to participate on hematology/oncology consultation services under the requirements of the Residency Review Committee for Internal Medicine

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine
• B/C in Internal Medicine; B/C or B/E in Medical/Hematology Oncology
• Strong clinical skills and demonstrated interest in research and teaching
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully interact with diverse constituents including external individuals and groups
• Well versed in cutting edge practices and technology
• Ability to qualify for an academic appointment at the University of Missouri
• Licensed to practice Medicine or eligible to obtain a non-restricted medical license in Missouri.

Community:

• Columbia, MO offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests
• Known as "College Town USA", Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College
• Region has excellent public and private schools, a highly diversified economy and ranks high for its business atmosphere
• This city's economic base relies on the education, medical, technology and the insurance industries
• Columbia has ranked as high as the second-best place to live in the US by Money Magazine's annual list and is regularly listed in the Top 100.

Contact:
For additional information, please call or send CV in confidence to:
Ronni Diamond, Senior Consultant, Healthcare Resource Solutions
2005 Market Street, 8TH Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 610.389.0101; E-mail: ronnidiamond@msn.com.

Posted: 9/2/2008

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Summary:
(Assistant/Associate/Professor, Hematology/Oncology, SOM/Internal Medicine)
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, (EFCC) part of University of Missouri Health Care, announces the recruitment of Phase 1 Clinical Trialist to assist in the development of Phase 1 Clinical Trial program for the Division of Hematology–Oncology.

• EFCC received a 3 yr accreditation from ACOS including commendation in 2007; recorded more than 85,000 patient visits/procedures, and 1,200 new analytical cases
• Programs and services at Ellis Fischel cover the full range of comprehensive cancer care – from prevention to diagnosis, treatment and research. EFCC is committed to the highest standards of humanistic patient care

Position:

• Offers clinical scientists the opportunity to build your own research program
• Fast track & start up funding for new laboratory based investigators
• Support staff to assist with Grant writing
• Deep resources to support new investigators and strong mentoring support system
• Clinical Trials Office*#8212;9.0 FTE's to support clinical and prevention trials
• Active trials ongoing in all major solid tumors/hematologic malignancies
• Individual will make significant/creative contributions to research in discipline of Oncology
• Determine research goals in consultation with appropriate divisional clinicians/scientists, and promote collaborative development of an active research program

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of medicine; Ph.D. would be a plus
• B/C in Medical, Hematology Oncology
• Strong clinical skills & demonstrated proficiency in clinical and/or basic research
• Experience in conducting Phase 1 clinical trials is required
• Background & experience in both academic medicine and pharmaceutical research ideal
• Interest in building/expanding research programs with basic laboratory scientific interest
• Well versed in cutting edge practices and technology
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to lead and influence fellow physicians
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to successfully interact with diverse constituents including external individuals and groups

Community:

• Columbia, MO offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests
• Known as "College Town USA", Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College
• Region has excellent public and private schools, a highly diversified economy and ranks high for its business atmosphere
• This city's economic base relies on the education, medical, technology and the insurance industries
• Columbia has ranked as high as the second-best place to live in the US by Money Magazine's annual list and is regularly listed in the Top 100.

Contact:
For additional information, please call or send CV in confidence to:
Ronni Diamond, Senior Consultant, Healthcare Resource Solutions
2005 Market Street, 8TH Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 610.389.0101; E-mail: ronnidiamond@msn.com.

Posted: 9/2/2008

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Summary:
The Regional Cancer Center is one of the largest free-standing community cancer centers in the nation providing over 200,000 services/year.

• 160 multidisciplinary senior staff
• Comprehensive services include: Medical and Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Pharmacy and on-site Laboratory
• State-of-the-Art technology; (3) Varian Linear Accelerators including Trilogy System; PET/CT
• The Regional Cancer Center (TRCC) participates in several national cooperative groups and uses latest medical treatments including: targeted drug therapy and gene mapping
• Pooling the resources of partner hospitals, Hamot Medical Center, 343-bed tertiary care hospital/ Trauma Center and Saint Vincent Health Center, a 400-bed flagship hospital, has enabled procurement of advanced cancer care technology well in advance of most cancer centers, including many academic programs
• The Regional Cancer Center is GE Healthcare's first oncology "National Showsite"

Academics:

• Hamot Residency Programs in; Orthopedics, Neurology and Emergency Medicine and Pharmacy. Fellowship in Hand
• Saint Vincent Residency Programs in; Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, and Pharmacy. Fellowships in Colon and Rectal Surgery and Primary Care Sports medicine

Qualifications:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified Medical Oncologist; ideal would be in Hematology and Oncology
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Interpersonal style conducive to team building, program development, facilitation of physician relationships and referral patterns

Community:

• Offers enhanced quality of community life and wonderful place to practice medicine, with a lower cost of living
• "Great City on a Great Lake"—2 hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo
• Strong educational facilities including four colleges/universities
• Close proximity to Allegheny Mountains for skiing
• Lake Erie has protected waters, marinas, beaches for sailing and fishing
• Cultural institutions include; Children’s museums, symphony orchestra, ballet and dance companies, zoo/botanical gardens

Excellent salary and benefit package; relocation assistance is offered.

Contact:
Please respond confidentially to:
Ronni Diamond, Senior Consultant, Healthcare Resource Solutions
2005 Market Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 610.389.0101; E-mail:ronnidiamond@msn.com.

Posted: 08/28/08

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