Division Director, Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes

The Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) seeks to recruit an accomplished leader to serve as Director of the Ian Burr Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes division. The successful candidate will be committed to the Department’s mission to improve the lives of children through excellence in clinical care, research, and education, and will articulate a compelling strategy for advancing all three missions across a vibrant, multi-site enterprise. Responsibilities include representing, leading, and advocating for the division’s faculty and staff; strategic planning and operational oversight of inpatient and extensive outpatient initiatives; managing both the academic and business aspects of the division; and collaborating with peer leaders to implement, evaluate, and continuously improve the division’s clinical, educational, and research programs.

Division Highlights

• Scale & Scope of Care. With 17 Physician Faculty, 6 Advanced Practice Providers, and 13 clinical, administrative, and research staff, the division maintains a vibrant portfolio of clinical care alongside education, research, and quality improvement. The Division is consistently ranked among the best in the United States by US News & World Report. The Children’s Diabetes Program at Vanderbilt is among the largest in the United States, caring for more than 3,200 pediatric patients with diabetes in 2025. The division saw ~23,000 outpatient visits in 2025 across endocrinology and diabetes. The division functions as a consult service for inpatients with diabetes and other endocrine conditions and supports an active inpatient glucose management service.

• Access & Reach. Endocrinology and diabetes care is provided on campus at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and across a robust regional network of ambulatory clinics; ~50% of visits occur at our network of 8 offsite clinics throughout the central part of Tennessee, reflecting a strong commitment to bringing subspecialty care closer to families from across the region.

• Signature Clinical Programs:

• • Pre-Type 2 Diabetes Clinic; Turner Syndrome Clinic; Disorders of Sex Development program; Pediatric Lipid Clinic; Prader–Willi (PWS) program; Metabolic Bone Disease Clinic; Rare Genetic Bone Diseases; Pediatric Head & Neck Endocrine Cancer Program; Cystic Fibrosis–Related Diabetes; Adrenoleukodystrophy; Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy endocrine program.
  • Type 1 Diabetes Immunotherapy Clinic delivering teplizumab to eligible Stage 2 patients, with established protocols, infusion suite workflows, and longitudinal follow-up; the division serves as a regional and national leader in disease-modifying therapy and anticipates future growth in this area.

• Research Enterprise. The division sustains a broad, externally funded portfolio—including NIH, foundation, and industry awards—spanning type 1 diabetes prevention/immune modulation (TrialNet Clinical Center), monogenic/syndromic obesity therapeutics, lipid disorders, and rare bone disease. Multiple active and pending grants and clinical trials provide rich opportunities for team science and mentorship of physician scientists and clinician investigators.

• Education & Training. An ACGME-accredited Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship is undergoing curriculum redesign and program revitalization under new leadership, creating an opportunity for the next Division Director to shape trainee experience, wellness, and the scholarly development of the future workforce in pediatric endocrinology.

• Quality Improvement and Informatics. Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics offers advanced quality improvement training to fellows and faculty through the longitudinal Quality Academy and Quality Academic Community. Division members lead quality improvement efforts focused on adhering to the highest quality standards in the care of patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and other endocrine conditions. The division is home to key informatics leadership, and the informatics team is active in organization-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD/DO (or equivalent), board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology, and eligibility for Tennessee licensure.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience with a record of clinical excellence, scholarly productivity, problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, and people and program development.
• Vision and track record in team-based research (clinical, translational, or basic), with the ability to mentor faculty and trainees (including physician scientists) and to cultivate external funding.
• Commitment to education quality, fellowship training, and learner wellbeing; familiarity with ACGME standards and program improvement.
• Inclusive leadership style; skilled in partnering across departments and with hospital/Vanderbilt Medical Group operations.

Academic rank, track, and compensation will be dependent upon qualifications. VUMC offers a generous benefits package to its faculty. The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a current CV and letter of interest. Review of applications ends when the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Physician Recruiter, Sarah Casen.

About the Department of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in research, education, and patient care. It is home to ~500 faculty and providers and is currently ranked #1 in NIH funding among U.S. medical schools, offering an exceptional environment for multidisciplinary care, education, and research. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is ranked in 10 of 11 pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospitals. With the recent completion of the 12th floor expansion, the Children’s Hospital has 363 inpatient beds and more than one million square feet of clinical space. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is in the heart of Nashville, a thriving city of commerce, healthcare, arts, music, athletics, and boasting a diverse, family-friendly vibrant community.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled