Job ID: 10109
Job Title: Chief of REI
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Division Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI)
OBGYN with Pathway for Advancement
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Shape the Future of Women’s Health: Division Director of REI with the Region’s Only Comprehensive Center for Fertility Care at Ohio’s First Medical College.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff, and 350,000+ living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times calls, “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.
Position Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) is part of the Tri-State region’s only academic medical center, with $162 million in research grants and contracts holdings and 2,703 faculty, physicians, and advance practice providers in 89 specialties generating 2.2 million total visits annually, making it indispensable in education, research, and patient care. The academic medical center also includes UC Health, Cincinnati VA Hospital, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, recently named the #1 pediatric hospital in the country. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a top-tier department with a world-renowned faculty and staff.
The University of Cincinnati Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is an integrated group of academic physicians and medical professionals who collaborate to be a unique resource for the region of Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Integration and collaboration create the opportunity for excellence and excellence is our expectation. The mission of the UC Department of OBGYN is to educate and train future obstetrician/gynecologists, advance the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology, promote the health and well-being of women and their pregnancies, contribute to the knowledge of the specialty, and serve as an example as to the proper conduct of the specialty of OBGYN.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a dynamic and experienced full-time Reproductive Endocrinologist to serve as the Division Director of REI. Since 1988, the Center for Reproductive Health remains the only comprehensive patient care and research center focused on fertility in the Greater Cincinnati region.
Mission of the Division Director of REI
- Clinical Work/Clinical teaching.
- Divisional Leadership.
- Oversight, supervision, and development of Physicians and APPs.
- Operational and Financial responsibilities.
- Direction of clinical and laboratory services.
- Strategic planning, development, and growth.
- Partnerships to enhance and grow practice, including joint venture opportunities.
- Working alongside some of the brightest minds in REI, including former ASRM president Dr. Michael Thomas.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the REI Division while participating in departmental and system initiatives.
- Provide individualized, compassionate care to patients undergoing fertility treatments.
- Perform advanced reproductive procedures, including ultrasound, IVF, IUI, egg retrievals, and embryo transfers.
- Collaborate with a skilled team of embryologists, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care.
- Stay current with advancements in reproductive medicine to offer state-of-the-art treatment options.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with referring physicians and the community.
- Proficient in REI-related surgeries with privileging eligibility.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Medical Degree (MD or DO).
- Successful completion of a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program and formal Fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).
- Ohio medical license upon date of hire.
- Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility is required.
- Academic background and experience that would qualify applicant for academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
- Eligible for unrestricted Medical Staff Privileges at UC Health.
FY25 Successes in REI
- Significant improvement in pregnancy rates with laboratory updates (approximately 48%).
- Written and oral presentations at multiple national conferences.
- Perfect board pass rates (100% both qualifying / certifying exam) over past three years.
- UC Fellow is the recipient of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Scholarship.
- UC Fellow served as Board Member for the Midwest Reproductive Symposium.
- UC Fellow selected as member of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Landmark Articles Committee.
- Updated protocols permitting UC Fellows to participate in moonlighting.
- Maintaining active research with CCTN and GOG memberships.
- Improved access to care with ability to perform oocyte retrievals in the OR for pediatric patients 13 years of age and older.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive Sign-on Bonus plus Relocation Assistance.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance (no need for tail-coverage for work done at UC).
- Comprehensive insurance plans include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options include vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on-and-off-campus activities and services.
Application Instructions:
For immediate and confidential consideration, please inquire with an updated copy of your CV and a letter of interest. All inquiries and applications must be submitted to University of Cincinnati’s executive search partner Alysha Frieden: afrieden@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com or call 972-265-5382.
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