The VA San Diego Healthcare System is seeking an experienced physician to serve as our Chief of Medicine. This position will report directly to the Chief of Staff (COS). The Chief of Medicine will be responsible for oversight, direction, and joint program development with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. This position requires an academic appointment with our academic affiliate, the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. The Chief of Medicine is responsible for oversight of all physician staff, providers, and administrative staff in Medicine Service.  In particular, the Chief of Medicine is responsible for the full array of clinical operations and adm