Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division Director

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School invites applications and nominations for the position of Division Director for Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM), which includes Pediatric Palliative and Complex Care providers and Child Abuse pediatricians. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary leader to guide a dynamic division dedicated to patient care, education, quality improvement, research, and academic excellence within one of the nation’s top medical schools and children’s hospitals. The Division Director is responsible for strategic leadership, faculty and provider development, clinical program oversight, and operational management within Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The Division Director will foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, educational distinction, innovation, and scientific inquiry, representing the division within the Department, institution, and beyond.

Division Structure:
The division includes three primary clinical sections:

• Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) provides continuous inpatient hospital coverage (resident/faculty services), consultation, procedural support (e.g., circumcisions), rapid response/code teams, and specialty services (such as Point of Care Ultrasound). Some faculty have split appointments with other departments or at regional partner hospitals (e.g., Sparrow Children’s Center). PHM faculty are involved in education, quality improvement, and outreach.

• Child Protection Team (CPT) evaluates suspected child maltreatment for both inpatients and outpatients, statewide coverage (including virtual), 24/7 on-call service, court testimony, expert consultations, and broad multidisciplinary team involvement. CPT faculty also provide advocacy, education, and outreach.
• Pediatric Palliative and Complex Care (PPC) delivers inpatient and outpatient pediatric palliative care, Medicaid case management, and home-based care programs through interprofessional team approaches. Faculty participate in palliative and hospice care, complex chronic care, education, outreach, and efforts to address barriers and gaps in care access.

Education & Training:

• PHM: Daily teaching for residents, medical students, APPs; several faculty in key educational leadership roles. PHM supports fellowships in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• CPT: Provides lectures and specialized training on child maltreatment to trainees, state DHHS staff, and partner agencies.
• PPC: Active educational role in interprofessional skills (e.g., debriefing, pain management) and program leadership. PPC supports a Pediatric track in the Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program.

Research & Scholarly Activity:

The division provides scholarly presentations, publications, and collaborative projects, particularly related to ethics, disparities, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Set and communicate a compelling vision; develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans for the division.
• Faculty & Staff Development: Recruit, retain, and mentor diverse faculty dedicated to clinical excellence, scholarship, and teaching; oversee annual evaluation and promotion processes.
• Clinical Operations: Direct the clinical activities of the division; partner with departmental and hospital leadership to assure high-quality, patient-centered care and safety.
• Education: Support and enhance educational endeavors for medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric palliative care, and child abuse pediatrics, including curriculum innovation.
• Research: Encourage and support scholarly activities; facilitate collaboration and acquisition of extramural funding opportunities; enable faculty to pursue clinical, translational, and health services research.
• Resource Management: Equitably oversee and manage resources, finances, and divisional administrative processes.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent with board certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, or Child Abuse Pediatrics.
• Academic credentials commensurate with faculty appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Proven record of clinical excellence, educational contribution, and/or scholarly achievement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic medicine and pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric palliative medicine, complex care pediatrics, or child abuse pediatrics.

Applicants should submit a cover letter/letter of interest and CV to:

Dr. Catherine Keegan, MD, PhD
Division Director of Pediatric Genetics Metabolism and Genomic Medicine
keeganc@umich.edu

The position will remain open until filled, with preference given to applications received by February 15th, 2026.

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The Department of Pediatrics, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.