Clinical Researcher in Solid Tumor Oncology – GI >>> Full Time

Tulane University School of Medicine’s John W. Deming Department of Medicine is seeking a Clinician Researcher in Solid Tumor Oncology with a Gastrointestinal Specialization to join the faculty. This is a full-time position within the Section of Hematology & Medical Oncology. The successful candidate will contribute to our excellence in clinical care, research, and education. while expanding the clinical research of the section by opening and conducting clinical trials.

This position is ideal for an ABIM-certified (or eligible) medical oncologist with experience in medical oncology and specifically GI cancer treatment. The candidate should have experience and demonstrated interest in clinical trial development, translational research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide exceptional outpatient care in solid tumor malignancies focusing on GI cancers with a minimum of 3.5 days of clinic a week. Participate in consult services and provide care to patients with and without fellows-in training. Participate in quality initiatives and improvement projects. Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing, and other administrative requirements.
• Education & Mentorship: Train and mentor fellows, residents, and medical/graduate students in clinical trials and medical oncology. Supervise and mentor fellows-in-training in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Provide educational activities- including giving periodic Medical Grand Rounds lectures to faculty, fellows, residents, and students. Participate in quarterly evaluations of fellows-in-training.
• Research & Clinical Trials: Work closely with laboratory scientists to advance translational research. Develop and lead investigator-initiated and collaborative clinical trials supported by the Tulane Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office. Participate with fellows in research opportunities or self-directed research.