Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Monday, December 12th, 2022 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Salary Salary: Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status: Full TimePosition Description:
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking highly qualified applicants for a fulltime position as MFM Division Director and OB Vice Chair. We are seeking individuals with vision and drive to guide our rapidly growing obstetrical and high-risk pregnancy services. We are in the beginning stages of planning for a doubling of our labor and delivery space. Outreach and telemedicine MFM services are in place and expanding. We have an accredited MFM fellowship program and NIH and Department of Public health funded research programs in the division.
The Division Director is the leader of all aspects of the Division's enterprise and will be active in clinical care as well as administrative duties. The Vice Chair for Obstetrics oversees all aspects of the obstetrics service and advises the chair as well as hospital and college of medicine leaders in development of this area of clinical medicine. We seek to provide the highest quality obstetrics service with an outstanding patient experience. The Obstetrics Vice Chair will assist in the integration of teaching, research, and other scholarly activities with clinical work across our different clinics. The successful candidate will be an innovative, enthusiastic leader. This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative, research-oriented maternal fetal medicine physician-scientist with strong leadership skills, business acumen, and productive experience in a patient- centric academic environment. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
The Division provides care for pregnant women across the full spectrum of maternal and fetal complications. Applicants will be expected to participate in the clinical activities of the division and have requisite skills in obstetrical ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and genetics. Applicants are required to have excellent skills in patient management, strong oral and written communication skills, and experience with interdisciplinary team care. Applicants are required to be board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialty board certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Education Requirement:
M.D. Degree or Equivalent
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship Training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Required Qualifications:
Excellent clinical skills, including patient management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated team behavior.
Demonstrated teaching skills and ability to teach medical students, residents, and fellows
Skills in obstetrical ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and genetics
Clinical or laboratory research is required for the tenure track
Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse environment
Demonstrated experience promoting a diverse workforce/academic environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
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Desirable Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have previous leadership experience and should have a track record of scholarly publications and research presentations. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead a diverse group, work with the hospital and academic department partners using a collaborative approach, and mentor junior faculty. Other desirable qualities include a commitment to excellence in patient care, implementation of innovative patient care programs, and track record of successful academic productivity.
Online Application Required DocumentsCurriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest
Number of References: 3
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Contact InformationContact: Bradley Van Voorhis - [email protected] Cmed-Obstetrics/Gynecology Pomerantz Family Pavilion 720 Melrose Avenue 31335 PFP Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319-356-1976
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