Description

Medical Director, Kidney Transplant Program
Department of Medicine | Section of Nephrology
Boston Medical Center | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Position Overview
Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) seek a transplant nephrologist to serve as the Medical Director, Kidney Transplant Program. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary physician leader to shape the kidney transplantation program at one of the nation’s premier academic safety-net health systems.

The Medical Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for a growing kidney transplant program committed to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing innovation, and expanding equitable access to transplantation. Reporting to the Chief of Nephrology and working in close partnership with transplant surgery leadership, departmental and executive leadership, and multidisciplinary clinical teams, the Medical Director will lead the continued advancement of the Kidney Transplant Program and develop a strategic vision for its future growth while advancing BMC’s mission.

This role is ideally suited for a collaborative, forward-thinking physician leader who is energized by building high-performing programs, cultivating multidisciplinary teams, and advancing academic medicine through clinical excellence, innovation, education, and research.

The Opportunity
Boston Medical Center is making a strategic investment in the continued advancement of its Kidney Transplant Program. BMC cares for one of the largest dialysis populations in New England and is committed to increasing access to kidney transplantation for our communities. 

The next Medical Director will lead a transformative period for the program by expanding transplant volume, strengthening regional referral relationships, increasing living donor transplantation, enhancing quality and patient outcomes, and positioning the program among the leading academic kidney transplant programs in the Northeast. 

The successful candidate will build upon the program’s strong clinical foundation while developing innovative approaches to care delivery, physician engagement, patient access, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This leader will play a critical role in advancing BMC’s commitment to providing equitable, patient-centered care to the diverse communities it serves.

About the Department
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 its impactful teaching and research programs and state-of-the-art clinical care for patients. The department is dedicated to an urban, underserved patient population, supporting the longstanding social mission of BMC. Faculty and trainees of the Department care for patients throughout the City of Boston, from Boston Medical Center to the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System to affiliated community health centers.

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, BMC offers an exceptional environment for physician leaders committed to advancing academic medicine while addressing health disparities and improving outcomes for diverse patient populations.

The Section of Nephrology at BUCASM/BMC has a rich tradition of excellence in clinical care and research with 20+ faculty, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and eight nephrology fellows. Faculty are nationally recognized for contributions to basic, translational, and clinical science while maintaining an unwavering commitment to education and compassionate patient care.

The clinical services of the Nephrology Section include inpatient consult services staffed by nephrology fellows; an inpatient teaching service staffed by internal medicine housestaff and medical students; transplant nephrology and transplant fellow rotation; outpatient clinics at Boston Medical Center and affiliated neighborhood health centers; and two dialysis units, one of which is walking distance from the main campus. Our outpatient services also include subspecialty clinics in lupus nephritis, resistant hypertension, sickle cell nephropathy, and amyloidosis.

Position Summary
The Medical Director serves as the physician leader for the Kidney Transplant Program and is responsible for the strategic direction, program development, clinical performance, quality outcomes, regulatory oversight, and continued advancement of the program.

The Medical Director will work collaboratively across BMC and Boston University to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring exceptional patient-centered care across the transplant continuum.

Strategic Priorities
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic vision for the continued growth of the Kidney Transplant Program.
• Increase kidney transplant volume through thoughtful expansion of clinical capacity and referral relationships.
• Establish BMC as a preferred destination for kidney transplantation throughout New England.
• Expand living donor transplantation and innovative models of care.
• Enhance patient access while reducing disparities in transplantation for underserved populations.
• Strengthen quality metrics, patient outcomes, and regulatory performance.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain outstanding transplant faculty and multidisciplinary team members.
• Foster innovation in clinical care, education, and research.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration among transplant nephrology, transplant surgery, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and ancillary services.
• Advance quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and program performance.

Leadership Responsibilities
The Medical Director will:

• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the Kidney Transplant Program.
• Partner closely with transplant surgery leadership to advance shared programmatic goals.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Nephrology, hospital leadership, and physician leaders to support operational excellence and sustainable program growth.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
• Lead multidisciplinary transplant committee activities and program planning.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable UNOS, OPTN, CMS, and regulatory standards.
• Develop physician engagement strategies that promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Kidney Transplant Program within BMC and externally through regional and national collaborations.

Clinical Responsibilities
The Medical Director will maintain an active clinical practice in transplant nephrology.

Responsibilities include:

• Inpatient and outpatient transplant nephrology care.
• Evaluation and management of kidney transplant candidates and recipients.
• Living donor evaluation.
• Participation in transplant selection conferences.
• Collaboration with referring nephrologists and regional health systems.
• Development of evidence-based clinical pathways that improve quality and patient outcomes.

Academic Responsibilities
As a faculty member within Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, the Medical Director will contribute to the academic mission through:

• Teaching medical students, residents, and nephrology fellows.
• Faculty mentorship and career development.
• Participation in scholarly activity and research initiatives.
• Development of innovative educational programs in transplantation.
• National engagement through professional societies, committees, and scientific meetings.

Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume/CV and cover letter, via this job post or directly to: nephrology@bmc.org

Requirements

Candidate Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:

Required

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Nephrology.
• Completion of an accredited Transplant Nephrology Fellowship.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current UNOS Primary Kidney Transplant Physician qualifications.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a kidney transplant program, including program development, quality improvement, clinical operations, and multidisciplinary transplant care. 
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and collaborative leadership skills.

Preferred

• Record of successful program development, growth, and improved regulatory performance.
• Demonstrated success recruiting and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in clinical research or quality improvement initiatives.
• Regional or national leadership within transplant organizations.

Leadership Characteristics
The successful candidate will be:

• A transformational physician leader.
• A collaborative and transparent communicator.
• An accomplished relationship builder.
• A strategic thinker with operational discipline.
• A champion for health equity and access to transplantation.
• An innovative leader committed to continuous improvement.
• A respected clinician, educator, and mentor.
• Passionate about advancing academic medicine while delivering exceptional patient care.