Western Michigan University M.D. Homer Stryker School of Medicine (WMed) is currently seeking a Patient Account Specialist to join our Patient Billing team. Responsible for performing and/or coordinating all activities associated with accounts receivable.   Position offers the flexibility of a hybrid remote/on-site schedule.   Full Time schedules are available.  We offer a Monday – Friday schedule between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (nights and weekends off!).  Our full time employees receive 8 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays, an 8 hour preference holiday, and 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year, and extremely generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual as well as an annual wellness reimbursement of $300. Tuition reimbursement is available within the first year of full time employment. 

The Manager of DEI and Culture will work directly with the Associate Dean for Health Equity and Associate Dean for Culture to advance the DEI and Culture mission of the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed). This position will assist in creating a campus environment that educates and affirms diversity and supports WMed's campus development to become a more inclusive campus. This manager’s responsibilities will be primarily internal facing, helping to implement DEI and culture programming for our WMed community, which will include inviting speakers and trainers with local and national expertise. The manager will work with WMed's diverse faculty, staff, residents, and students. The manager will work in collaboration with other department and office leaders that are designated to DEI work within their areas as well as in collaboration with the program specialist for culture and health equity and community affairs. Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse student communities is essential.   This position will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and experience/knowledge for program evaluation. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently and as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is recruiting for a partner to join our Human Resources Team.  The ideal candidate with be skilled at providing impactful Human Resources partnership with the focus on HR information systems (HRIS) and workflows pertaining to Workforce Ready (WFR), NetLearning, applicants tracking, HR and DEI analytics and metrics, reporting, employment classifications and HR special projects. As a part of systems oversight, provide support to the credentialing function housed within Human Resources.

This position is a good opportunity for a junior or a senior postdoc fellow who wishes to be successful in their academic career. They will receive training in various aspects (e.g. project and proposal writing, article writing, new technology training, and others), as well as the opportunity to collaborate with our clinical faculty, institute researchers, and our laboratory students. The lab is led by Dr. Yong Li, who is a well-known professor in stem cell regulations and applications, fibrosis prevention, genetic and epigenetic modifications in the field of musculoskeletal regenerative medicine. Dr. Li is a recognized expert in the field of tissue injury and repair with his use of stem cells to improve musculoskeletal tissue repair and clinical translational studies. He spearheaded an exciting project that aims to research limb muscle atrophy after neuronal or musculoskeletal injuries, as well as research limb regrowth/regeneration after amputation. His research also extends to other groundbreaking areas, such as use of autologous blood clots combined with stem cells and other drugs (e.g. antibiotics to improve skin wound healing and prevent infections).    

The Simulation Technician is responsible for the daily technical operations of the WMED Simulation Center. This educational facility provides simulation-based education and training services to all programs within WMED, as well as to community physicians, nurses, pre-hospital providers, allied health and other healthcare providers in southwest Michigan. Although undergraduate and graduate medical education is emphasized, the Simulation Center incorporates and encourages multi-specialty, interdisciplinary, and inter-professional educational activities. Medical education programs in the Simulation Center assists learners in their development of cognitive, procedural, communication, and teamwork skills, skill maintenance, clinical decision- making, professionalism, and effective, efficient, safe, and collaborative medical care in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The Simulation Center also promotes research in medical education and human performance. The Simulation Technician for the Standardized Patient (SP) program will be responsible to support and maintain assigned rooms, equipment and supplies necessary for the day to day operations of the SP program.

The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) is leading change with our patient-centered medical home model, performance improvement initiatives, and focus on improving operating efficiency. The DFCM has a new chair supporting its young, dynamic faculty with a focus on faculty development, education, and seed grants, while providing generous CME and licensing support. Our dually accredited ACGME/AOA 9-9-9 Kalamazoo-based residency is housed in our newly acquired clinic space expanding to provide 20 clinic rooms and departmental offices ideally located to serve the community. Please note we have a separate posting for a non-OB faculty position at our new ACGME accredited 6-6-6 family medicine residency in Battle Creek, based in a beautiful FQHC.  The DFCM is home to a Street Medicine Program, Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship caring for the underserved and a diverse community.  WMed enrolled its first class of medical students in 2014, which provides our faculty with the unique opportunity to be actively involved in the ongoing growth of a newer school. It’s an exciting time to be teaching medicine in Kalamazoo, and you can be part of it! 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding emergency medicine physician leader who is a visionary that can build on an extremely successful emergency medicine residency, EMS fellowship and collaborative working relationships with 2 local hospital emergency medicine departments.   The successful Department Chair candidate will: - Have a substantial record of leadership and achievements in academic medicine, education, and research. - Understand the importance of fostering a supportive workplace culture. - Share our vision for health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.  The Chair must demonstrate the ability to: - Effectively steward department resources. - Understand, appreciate, and guide the development of training and research programs. - Establish productive working relationships with employed and community faculty, staff, residents, students, and administration. - Effectively support the distinct academic and clinical partnerships for the Department of emergency medicine. - Be able to represent the department and medical school in various local, regional, and national venues.  

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is recruiting an Registered Nurse in Psychiatry Clinical Care. The employee must be able to demonstrate the competencies necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the population served.

The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine seeks a board eligible or board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist to join its growing academic department. The department has approximately 70 community-based and 25 full-time academic employed faculty members. The pediatric residency program is a fully accredited program with all subspecialty care and tertiary care capabilities. There are 24 categorical pediatric and 16 medicine-pediatric residents.

The Department of Psychiatry, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a faculty-level doctoral Psychiatrist to join its growing academic department. The department employs 18 full-time academic faculty members. The psychiatry residency program is a fully accredited program with 24 residents (6 per year with accreditation up to 8 per year). This is a well-established residency program that is looking to expand and enhance psychiatric clinical services, research, and both medical student and resident training. There are significant clinical and research partnerships with Ascension Borgess, the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, Southwest Behavioral Healthcare (SWMBH), Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK), and the Community Healing Centers of Kalamazoo, as well as other community organizations and agencies.   WMed Psychiatry is practicing the “Collaborative Care Model” (CoCM) with Bronson Healthcare and anticipating continued growth in the primary care practices of Family Medicine, Pediatrics and OB/GYN.   In the last two years, the WMed Health Psychiatry Clinic has experienced significant growth, more than tripling its patient volume while refocusing on high-quality patient care, patient and provider safety during COVID, robust tele-health psychiatry services and excellent learning opportunities for trainees.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is searching for a Coding Specialist. Reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information for all clinic encounters, inpatient and outpatient hospital services.   Position offers the flexibility of a hybrid remote/on-site schedule.   Full Time schedules are available.  We offer a Monday – Friday schedule between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (nights and weekends off!).  Our full time employees receive 8 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays, an 8 hour preference holiday, and 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year, and extremely generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual as well as an annual wellness reimbursement of $300. Tuition reimbursement is available within the first year of full time employment.  

The Department of Pathology at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is seeking a full time Forensic Pathologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join six (6) board certified forensic pathologists (one who is also a neuropathologist), two forensic anthropologists, and a forensic toxicologist in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The ideal candidate will perform medicolegal and hospital autopsies, supervise death investigations completed by Medical Examiner Investigators, teach medical students and the forensic pathology fellow, and develop a program of scholarly inquiry.   In 2021, our office investigated over 5,500 deaths and we performed over 1,300 postmortem examinations. The office is on the top floor of the medical school in a modern and recently renovated space equipped with a Lodox and with plans to obtain a CT scan soon. We are committed to creating a workplace that provides work-life balance and allows you to pursue your academic interests. Salaries are very competitive and are based on academic rank and years in service. The pathologists have the opportunity to conduct autopsies at a satellite location for additional compensation. For additional information on the office, visit our website at mimedicalexaminer.com.

The department of Biomedical Sciences at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) invites applications for a full-time faculty position (open rank, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). The successful candidate will share responsibilities for medical student education in behavioral neuroscience and behavioral science and join an interdisciplinary team of medical educators who are committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and scholarship and also are enthusiastic to mentor junior faculty. WMed is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Both experienced faculty members and current postdoctoral fellows interested in an education-focused faculty position are encouraged to apply. The position could start as soon as summer 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning May 1 and until the position is filled.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician/Research Assistant. Research Lab Technician work involves basic and translational research in immunology to address key questions relating to B cell development and function in studies carried out in animal models and/or with patient samples. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to perform laboratory research using innovative techniques.

The Department of Investigative Medicine at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow research position in the laboratory of Thomas L. Rothstein MD, PhD, Chair of the Department of Investigative Medicine and Director of the Center for Immunobiology.  Two kinds of projects are available.  1) Molecular Immunology—encompasses study of B1 cell development and function, including the role of human B1 cells and natural antibody in health and disease; BCR signaling pathways including receptor crosstalk and the IL-4-induced alternate pathway; B cell pathogenesis in lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune dyscrasias; B cells and aging, including atherosclerosis and infectious diseases. 2) Cellular Proteostasis—encompasses study of stress- and mutation-related protein aggregation including novel assays for protein oligomers; mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases associated with dysfunctional protein aggregation; mechanism of aggregation prevention and aggregation resolution by the unique protein, FAIM.   Postdoctoral fellows will lead research projects and have the opportunity to closely collaborate with experts in molecular biology, bioinformatics, genetics and biochemistry.  

The Department of Psychiatry at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a board eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to join its growing academic department in its outpatient psychiatry clinic.   Department: The Department of Psychiatry, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) employs 18 full-time academic employed faculty members. The psychiatry residency program is a fully accredited program, currently with 24 residents (6 per year with accreditation up to 8 per year). WMed is looking to expand and enhance psychiatric clinical services, research, and both medical student and resident training. There are significant clinical and research partnerships with Ascension Borgess, Community Healing Centers of Kalamazoo, Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK), Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH), the Veterans Battle Creek Health Care system (VA) as well as other community organizations/agencies. WMed Psychiatry is practicing the “Collaborative Care Model” (CoCM) with Bronson Healthcare and anticipating continued growth in the primary care practices of Family Medicine, Pediatrics as well as OB/GYN.   Mental Health Clinic: In the last two years, the WMed Health Psychiatry Clinic has experienced significant growth, tripling its patient volume while refocusing on high-quality patient care, patient and provider safety during COVID with robust tele-psychiatry services and excellent learning opportunities for trainees.   The optimal candidate will work in collaboration with the WMed Psychiatry Outpatient Medical Director and the WMed Psychiatry Department Chair to provide patient care and supervision of psychiatry residents and medical students and ensure an outstanding academic outpatient clinic experience which sets the standard for patient care in the region.

The Department of Psychiatry at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a board eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to join its growing academic department as the Director of Emergency Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison at Bronson Methodist Hospital.    Department: The Department of Psychiatry, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a board eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to join its growing academic department, which employs 18 full time faculty members. The psychiatry residency program is a fully accredited program, currently with 24 residents (6 per year with accreditation up to 8 per year). WMed is looking to expand and enhance psychiatric clinical services, research, and both resident and medical student training. There are significant clinical and research collaborations with Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK), Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH), Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA), Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, Community Healing Centers of Kalamazoo, and the Great Lakes Center for Autism as well as other community organizations/agencies.   WMed Psychiatry is practicing the “Collaborative Care Model” (CoCM) with Bronson Healthcare and anticipating continued growth in the primary care practices of Family Medicine, Pediatrics as well as OB/GYN.    The Department of Psychiatry is experiencing tremendous growth within our clinical footprint and community collaborations, our scholarly work and research output, as well as our expanding education programs. The incoming candidate will benefit from growing possibilities and additional leadership opportunities within the department.   Position: The department provides consultation liaison services at the 435-bed at Bronson Methodist Hospital, in Kalamazoo.  Services are provided by 2 faculty psychiatrists and 2 psychiatry residents along with a nurse practitioner.   Resident rotations in emergency psychiatry have been streamlined.  The Emergency Psychiatry/CL Director, in collaboration with the WMed Department Chair, will be charged with identifying areas of improvement and implementing initiatives to continue our strategic growth in order to ensure an outstanding academic emergency psychiatry/CL program which sets the standard for patient care in the region.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is seeking an On-Call Exam Proctor. Participates in the administration and proctoring of a variety of medical school examinations. Monitoring students in person or online during exams and confirms final submission of electronic exams.

These positions are funded by a grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration for Primary Care Training and Enhancement - Residency Training in Mental and Behavioral Health.   The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks two faculty members who are fully licensed doctoral level psychologists with expertise in pediatric psychology eligible to practice in Michigan, to join its growing division of pediatric psychology. These faculty positions include full-time academic appointments as core faculty members in the WMed Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience.    The department has 120 faculty members with clinical and full time academic appointments in general pediatrics as well as pediatric sub-specialties. The pediatric residency program has 30 pediatric residents, with an additional 16 medicine-pediatrics residents. The medical school has entering class of 86. The pediatric psychology faculty member will work with four other pediatric psychology faculty and additional doctorate level practicum interns. The division of pediatric psychology provides a full range of clinical services including psychotherapy, integrated behavioral health, autism evaluations, and comprehensive psychological evaluations within the setting of the pediatric residency training program.

  Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is seeking qualified (on-call) Medical Examiner Investigators for the Medical Examiner's Office.  These individuals will investigate the medically relevant circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the Office of the Medical Examiner and prepare written reports documenting the investigative findings. We have position openings in the counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalamazoo, Mason, Muskegon, St. Joseph, Van Buren.