Job ID: 33
Job Title: Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Location: Tucson, AZ
Division Chief, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of OBGYN (Assoc/Full Prof) (NTE/TE/T)
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
The University of Arizona (U of A) College of Medicine – Tucson invites applications for the position of Division Chief, Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary and transformative individual to provide strategic leadership and direction for all planning, policy, operations, and oversight of the administration, clinical outreach expansion, educational, translational research, and quality assurance aspects of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine within a matrixed academic healthcare environment.
The Division of MFM has an ACGME-accredited Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship training program with three (3) MFM fellows. In addition to being a division Chief, the candidate is expected to practice perinatal consults, high-risk obstetric clinics, prenatal diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, antepartum rounds, and perinatal calls. Our newly established Fetal Care Center provides a world-class fetal diagnostic and surgery center to the region and nationally. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson has a well-developed research infrastructure to support early and mid-level investigators in their research endeavors.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
With approximately 30 faculty, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is comprised of multiple divisions including General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. The department offers a four-year ACGME-accredited residency program with four residents per year, and a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship. The department fosters a strong culture of inquiry and innovation, with research spanning basic science, translational, and clinical disciplines.
With strong support and collaborations within the College of Medicine-Tucson, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, and other colleges within the university, the next Division Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine will have the opportunity to lead and strengthen the division, advancing research, education, and clinical care in the ongoing pursuit of excellence.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Reporting to the Department Chair and in collaboration with the Dean of the College of Medicine, the next Division Chief will be an excellent clinical MFM specialist, innovative translational researcher, and enthusiastic educator, who can build upon excellence in existing clinical, teaching, and team-based research programs. They will recognize the importance of developing an engaged and integrated faculty and staff to build and nurture strong cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, including the state-of-the-art Fetal Care Center. The role will also include actively participating in the recruitment and retention of division faculty.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Qualified candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Must be Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
- Fellowship trained in Maternal-Fetal Medicine is required.
- The candidate must also be eligible for a University of Arizona appointment at the Associate or Professor rank.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) and can be directed to U of A-Tucson’s executive search partner Alysha Frieden at Kaye/Bassman International via email at afrieden@kbic.com / academicmedicine@kbic.com
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