Physician Leader: Section Chief, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management

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Position Title:  Physician Leader:  Section Chief, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management

Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Department of Medicine, is seeking a Physician Leader to serve as the Section Chief for the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management to join our faculty.  

Position Overview

The Chief of the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management is a senior academic physician leader responsible for the strategic, clinical, research, and educational direction of a large, multidisciplinary section within the Department of Medicine. Reporting to the Chair of Medicine/Physician-in-Chief, the Section Chief will guide a high-volume clinical enterprise serving a diverse and underserved patient population while advancing academic excellence in endocrine, diabetes, weight management and nutrition care. This role includes oversight of nationally recognized specialty programs, inpatient and outpatient services, and a broad portfolio of interdisciplinary initiatives, while partnering closely with departmental, hospital, and academic leaders to align section priorities with institutional goals around quality, access, innovation, and health equity.

The Section Chief will drive growth and impact across the section’s academic missions, including expanding a robust research portfolio spanning basic, translational, clinical, and health equity research, and advancing educational excellence across fellowship programs and training pathways. The Chief will recruit, mentor, and develop a diverse and high-performing faculty and workforce, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and ensure operational and financial sustainability while representing the section in institutional governance and enhancing its regional and national reputation.

For further information about this opportunity, please visit: https://www.bumc.bu.edu/medicine/2026/05/13/leadership-opportunity-in-the-dom-chief-section-of-endocrinology-diabetes-nutrition-and-weight-management/

Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume/CV and cover letter, via this job post or directly to: [email protected]

Location: Boston Campus

Job Requirements: 

• Medical Degree
• Experience in a leadership role desired
• Preference for Board eligible/certified in Endocrinology

About: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM), Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is hiring an experienced Endocrinologist to join our growing team.  Our values and mission continues to drive our stronghold of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Section Chiefs are members of the faculty at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM).

Department Overview: Located in Boston's historic South End, the Department of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center is renowned for it's impact of teaching and research programs, and state-of-the-art clinical care for patients

Compensation:  Boston University School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience.  $275,000-$375,000

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience.  We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits.  Our staff receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US.

About Us: At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our doctors are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC doctors are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join BMC and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.  As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization.

Boston Medical Center is the academic teaching hospital for Boston University School of Medicine.

Boston Medical Center and Boston University complies with all state, federal, and local laws. Boston Medical Center and Boston University are an equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. Women and people historically underrepresented in Science and Medicine are encouraged to apply.

Boston Medical Center and Boston University equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

“The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.”

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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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