Description
Leadership Opportunity
Position Title: Chief, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management
Department: Department of Medicine
Institution: Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Academic Appointment: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience)
Reports To: Chair of Medicine / Physician-in-Chief
Boston Medical Center, New England’s largest safety net hospital and the primary teaching affiliate of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, invites applications for the position of Chief of the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management in the Department of Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished academic clinician leader to guide one of the largest and most dynamic endocrinology sections in the region at an institution nationally recognized for its commitment to health equity, innovation, care for underserved populations, and numerous high impact contributions to the field.
This leadership role offers substantial scope, influence, and institutional support to shape the future direction of endocrine care, education, and research within a missiondriven academic medical center.
Position Summary
The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management is a large academic enterprise with nationally renowned clinical programs and robust research, educational, and training programs. The Chief provides strategic and operational leadership for the clinical, research and academic endeavors of a large, high-volume Section that delivers high quality care to a diverse and underserved patient population while advancing innovations and insights in endocrine-related health and chronic disease management.
The Chief serves as a key member of the Department of Medicine leadership team and works closely with departmental, hospital, and academic partners to ensure clinical excellence, academic and research success, workforce development, and financial sustainability, aligning section priorities with the Department of Medicine and institutional mission.
Section Overview
The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management is a large, multidisciplinary academic enterprise with robust clinical, research, and educational programs.
Faculty & Workforce
50+ full-time faculty including clinicians, PhDs, and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Administrative, research, and clinical operations staff
Clinical Enterprise
>54,000 total outpatient visits annually (FY25), making this one of the busiest specialty clinics at BMC
Comprehensive inpatient consult services
Primary clinical site at BMC, with additional care delivery at satellite locations
Close integration with multiple subspecialties and primary care
Specialty Programs of note include:
Clinical Diabetes
Obesity Medicine
Clinical Nutrition
Thyroid Nodule & Cancer Center / Thyroid Health Center
Bone Health Center
Integrated Interdisciplinary Clinical Programs:Program in Adrenal Disorders, including a Specialized Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism with partnerships with endocrine surgeons
Multidisciplinary Thyroid Cancer and Nodule program with thyroid surgeons
Interdisciplinary Pituitary Program with clinics jointly staffed with endocrine surgeons
Multispecialty Resistant Hypertension Clinic partnered with Nephrology and Cardiology
GenderCare Center includes partnerships with Psychiatry/Behavioral health, Social Work, and other relevant specialties.
Multidisciplinary Bariatric Surgery Program involving collaboration with the surgery department and our Obesity Medicine Program
Multidisicplinary Incidentaloma clinic, with direct referrals from Radiology for incidental thyroid and adrenal nodules (Surgery and Endocrine)
Research
Areas of funded clinical, basic, and translation research include:Diabetes, including monitoring and drug delivery technologies
Thyroid disease
Obesity
Implementation sciences
Several R and K level grants
Robust clinical trials program
Education
9 fellows in ACGME-accredited programs (Endocrinology, Obesity Medicine)
Faculty are leaders in clerkship & residency training
Abbott Diabetes Care Center of Excellence educational grant
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Institutional Engagement
Develop and execute a clear vision for the Section aligned with Department of Medicine and institutional priorities.
Foster and strengthen specialty program growth and regional reputation
Expand the multidisciplinary research enterprise
Enhance partnerships addressing diabetes, endocrine disease, nutrition, and health disparities
Educate the next generation of endocrinologists and train endocrinology-focused scientists
Represent the Section in departmental, hospital, and university governance
Advocate for the needs of patients and faculty at institutional and regional levels
Clinical Leadership & Quality
Provide strong leadership and accountability for the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered endocrine, diabetes, and nutrition care across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Champion evidence-based, culturally responsive, and equitable care models for complex and underserved populations
Oversee quality improvement, safety, patient experience, and access initiatives
Support clinical workforce resilience and efficiency
Partner with hospital leadership to optimize inpatient consult services and specialty program growth
Research & Scholarship
Provide strategic oversight for section research portfolio spanning basic, translational, clinical, and health equity research.
Support physician-scientists and PhD investigators in maintaining and expanding extramural funding
Expand pool of investigators advancing research insights in endocrinology-related areas
Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the Department and institution
Promote research aligned with BMC’s mission, including health equity, population health, and care delivery innovation
Facilitate and grow clinical trials and translational opportunities within specialty programs
Academic & Educational Mission
Advance excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education.
Oversee ACGME-accredited training programs (Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine) comprising 9 fellows
Ensure high-quality training experiences and accreditation compliance
Supporteducator development, innovation, and scholarship
mentorship and teaching for all trainees and learners
a robust research training program
Faculty Leadership & Workforce Development
Lead and support a large and diverse workforce across clinical, research, and educational missions.
Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop a diverse and high-performing workforce
Promote vitality, engagement, and professional fulfillment
Support faculty promotion, career advancement, and leadership development across clinical, research, and educator tracks
Cultivate an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative culture
Operational & Financial Management
Oversee section operations, budget, resource allocation
Align clinical and research productivity, quality, and academic contributions with incentive structures
Partner with departmental and hospital leadership to ensure financial sustainability
Leverage data and analytics to guide performance improvement and strategic growth planning
Qualifications
Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume/CV and letter of interest directly to: jennifer.colon@bmc.org
Requirements
Required:
MD, DO, or equivalent terminal degree
Board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts
Demonstrated record of clinical excellence, academic achievement, and leadership
Experience working in complex healthcare systems
Preferred:
Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor
Track record of funded research, educational leadership, or program development
Experience in a safety-net or underserved care setting
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Core Competencies
Visionary, inclusive, and collaborative leadership
Strong communication, mentorship, and relationship-building skills
Strategic, operational, and financial acumen
Commitment to academic medicine and workforce development
Passion for advancing health equity and community impact
