Section Head – General Academic Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine- Winston Salem, NC

The Section of General Academic Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a collaborative, visionary physician leader to serve as Section Head. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic and accomplished team dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, research, advocacy, and community engagement. 

Our section comprises: 

• 25 pediatricians across all academic ranks 
• 5 advanced practice providers (APPs) 
• A mental health professional 
• Several PhD researchers 

Faculty members are highly productive and engaged in a broad range of scholarly activities, including research, education, quality improvement, and advocacy. Many also hold national leadership roles in organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the North Carolina AAP chapter, and the Academic Pediatric Association (APA). 

Clinical Services 

Our General Pediatrics team provides care in a community-based primary care clinic, designated as a patient-centered medical home, serving an under-resourced population. This clinic is also the primary teaching site for our pediatric residency program. 

Additional clinical roles include: 

• Staffing the newborn nursery within a state-of-the-art labor and delivery suite and mother-baby unit (opened July 2019) 
• Providing subspecialty care through our Adolescent Medicine team, which serves patients aged 11–21 years and specializes in eating disorders, adolescent gynecology, mental health, and substance use disorders

Research Focus 

Our clinical work drives a robust research agenda. Key areas of investigation include: 

• Health-related social needs (especially food insecurity) 
• Obesity prevention and treatment 
• Early childhood nutrition and development 
• Literacy and school readiness 
• Early relational health 
• Biomedical informatics 
• Mental health 
• Vaccination practices 

Position Summary 

The Section Head will provide strategic leadership and operational management to advance the mission of the section. This role requires: 

• Clinical expertise 
• Administrative skill 
• A commitment to academic excellence 
• A collaborative spirit 

The Section Head will also serve as a career mentor to faculty, fostering professional growth and supporting scholarly and leadership development. 

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. 
• Board certification in Pediatrics. 
• Proven leadership experience in an academic medical setting. 
• Strong understanding of financial management principles. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.  Benefits
• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance 
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s combined strength and stability drives us forward. Our integrated delivery model allows our clinicians to offer state-of-the-art, top tier quality care throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern and central Illinois. Our supportive staff and leadership are committed to an autonomous practice environment and continuously strive to be on the forefront of managing the changing healthcare landscape, advances in technology and innovative approaches to providing impeccable outcomes for our patients. Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a dynamic city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a multi-specialty clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, Advocate Aurora Health has an opportunity for you.