Job DescriptionBoston 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/
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.
Required SkillsJob Requirements:
- Medical Degree
- Experience in a leadership role desired
- Preference for Board eligible/certified in Endocrinology
If interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume/CV and cover letter directly to: [redacted]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.
