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Global Probiotics Council — Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research

The Global Probiotics Council, a committee established in 2004 by DANONE and YAKULT HONSHA CO., LTD., has announced the fifth annual Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research. The purpose of the two annual grants of $50,000 each is to contribute to the advancement of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota research in the U.S., and to impact academic and career development of young investigators, attracting them into the field of probiotics and microbiota.

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012.

The official announcement and description of this opportunity may be found at:
http://www.probioticsresearch.com/.

North Dakota
Regional Leaders in Gastroenterology
Immediate openings for BC/BE gastroenterologists interested in practicing in an organization experiencing dynamic growth and development. This procedure-oriented practice with Sanford Health Fargo offers you a great work-life balance with a call schedule of 1:8. Procedures performed include ERCP, EUS, SpyGlass® and capsule studies. Consults only in 583-bed level II trauma center with EMR and PACS. Opportunity to teach medical students and IM residents. Sanford Health Fargo consists of 585+ physicians located in Fargo and 34 regional primary care clinics.

Fargo, ND, with a metro population of 190,000, is a diverse, stimulating and family-oriented city with all the amenities that make for a satisfying and fulfilling life. We offer exceptional K-12 and higher education systems, world-class health care, affordable housing, low cost of living, and myriad cultural and entertainment opportunities.

Jean Keller, physician recruiter
Sanford Health Physician Placement
Phone: 701-280-4853
E-mail: Jean.Keller@sanfordhealth.org

J1 candidates accepted.

New York
Extraordinary Opportunities with a Pace-Setting Institution in Rochester, NY: Rochester General Health System
Rochester General Hospital is seeking a BC/BE gastroenterologist to join our progressive and expanding GI team. Our gastroenterologists provide consultative services to both inpatients and outpatients, and combine high-tech services with highly skilled and compassionate care to prevent, diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver disorders. Doctors throughout the region refer their most complex cases to our expert gastroenterologists, whose specialties include colon cancer screening, hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease, and IBD.

Our physicians, all board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, use minimally invasive techniques and procedures in a fully equipped endoscopy center. We work closely as a team with highly skilled nurse practitioners, radiologists, oncologists, surgeons and other health professionals. Blending private and academic practice, we participate in advanced clinical research, including the region’s only stem-cell study for the treatment of Crohn’s disease, to help move their field forward and provide even better care for our patients.

Highlights of Rochester General Health System

  • A top 100 integrated health network and the third largest employer in the region encompassing seven affiliates, including Rochester General Hospital and Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
  • First in New York state for overall medical care, according to the latest report from CareChex®.
  • Only Thomson Reuters top 100 cardiac hospital in the region.
  • Nurse magnet designation.
  • National top 20 robotic surgery center.
  • World class medical and dental staff.
  • Large primary care referral base.
  • Recognized leader in quality improvement and commitment to deliver unparalleled patient care inclusive of an institute for patient safety and clinical excellence as a means to develop a comprehensive program of patient safety education initiatives, performance improvement processes, and prevention techniques.
  • Cutting edge EMR system.
  • State-of-the-art emergency department with average annual patient volume of 110,000.
  • Innovative affiliations/strategic partnerships with Rochester Institute of Technology, Cleveland Clinic, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Carestream Health.
  • For more information on our health-care system, visit: www.rochestergeneral.org.

Highlights of Rochester, NY
Rochester provides residents with an exceptional quality of life. We have the arts, sports and culture of a big city, and the comfort and easy commutes of a small town. Rochester’s unsurpassed private and public educational institutions include 15 of the country’s finest colleges and universities, and public high schools ranked among the 100 best high schools in America. Rochester is ranked fourth on Forbes magazine’s list of most affordable cities and third best metropolitan region in the country for raising a family.

If you are looking to join a nationally recognized health system known for its unwavering commitment to patient care, an atmosphere of innovation and collaboration, and unparalleled physician support from a dedicated physician services team devoted to enhancing the physician experience, please contact: kathy.peishel@rochestergeneral.org or alison.ayres@rochestergeneral.org.

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