UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Family Medicine (Osher Center Director)

Key Responsibilities

• Set and implement a compelling vision and strategic plan for the Center in alignment with institutional goals.
• Serve as a thought leader and advocate for integrative health within the medical center and beyond.
• Foster collaboration across departments and with national/international Osher Network partners.
• Oversee delivery and growth of evidence-informed integrative health services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support integration of complementary modalities into mainstream care pathways.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to expand integrative services and referrals.
• Develop and lead educational programs for medical students, residents, fellows, faculty, and the community.
• Promote faculty development in integrative health principles and practices.
• Contribute to national dialogue on curriculum development in integrative medicine.
• Advance a research agenda focused on integrative health, including clinical trials, health outcomes, and implementation science.
• Mentor faculty and trainees in research related to integrative health.
• Foster interdisciplinary research collaborations across campus and with external partners.
• Provide oversight for the Center’s budget, staffing, and operations.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities including philanthropy, grants, and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies.
• Build partnerships with community organizations to support health equity and access to integrative care.
• Promote health education and outreach aligned with the Center’s mission.

Required Qualifications

• An MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic medicine, healthcare, or integrative health.
• A strong commitment to evidence-based integrative care, research, and education.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex programs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in integrative or complementary health modalities.
• Experience in grant writing, research administration, or fundraising.
• Knowledge of academic healthcare systems and regulatory environments.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.