Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology- UIC College of Medicine
Chicago, IL, United States
Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology- UIC College of Medicine
Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology- UIC College of Medicine
Hiring Department : College of Medicine
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1025746
Posting Close Date : 7/12/2024
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Description:
Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine (UI COM), Chicago Campus, is recruiting a Department Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UI COM is one of the oldest academic OBGYN training programs in the United States and a leader in women's healthcare nationally and globally. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals and the diverse communities we serve through the integration of innovative education, transformative research, outstanding patient care, and community-based partnerships. The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Health Sciences campus is in the heart of Chicago, the third largest city in the United States. The campus is strategically located within the Illinois Medical District. It is one of the largest health science centers in the country and includes the UIC Colleges of Public Health, Applied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work.
With specialized divisions and sections covering a broad spectrum of reproductive health, the department fosters a dynamic environment that educates, prepares, and supports medical professionals for the complexities of obstetric and gynecologic practice. The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology currently consists of 30 full-time faculty across a robust array of clinical, educational, and research activities. The department also employs and partners with the largest group of certified midwives in the state, as well as several other Advanced Practice Providers. The Department includes faculty focused as Academic Specialists, Complex Family Planning Specialists, Gynecologic Oncologists, Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinologists, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeons, and Urogynecologists.
The department provides clinical services at the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) and at multiple off-campus ambulatory clinical sites. Most of these practice sites are part of the UI Health system and they serve as outreach to the communities on the south and west sides of Chicago. State-of-the-art care is provided to pregnant patients who need specialized medical attention. UI Health also houses the only inpatient psychiatric unit in Illinois for pregnant people requiring hospitalization for mental health conditions. UI Health is designated a Level III perinatal facility through the state Department of Public Health, the highest-level designation in Illinois. The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is known for its comprehensive and exceptional medical care and places an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is through this lens that the department strives to work towards an environment where our patients, providers, and staff grow and thrive.
We are proud that our department engages with medical education in many areas. Our faculty co-lead and teach in the pre-medical and pre-clinical curriculum spaces. We also manage the daily activities of an Obstetrics & Gynecology clerkship that trains approximately 185 medical students annually across five clinical sites. Of these, over half are trained at UI Health facilities, directly taught by members of our department. We also offer five senior electives and manage a robust waiting list. Within Graduate Medical Education, we have an outstanding Obstetrics & Gynecology residency, along with two accredited fellowships in Complex Family Planning and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Our longstanding history of investing in and developing skilled future clinicians comes through our ever-evolving commitment to educational innovations, robust simulation, and evidence-based curricula. The Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program is fully accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and is a four-year training program which accommodates seven residents entering per year. The overall residency goal is to provide training to build a strongfoundation in primary, subspecialty, and preventive care for the practicinggeneralist, along with excellent foundational preparation for the futuresubspecialist. Residents complete rotations in inpatient and outpatientsettings at UI Health, as well as at other urban and suburban training sites.Exposure to a diverse and medically complex patient population throughout thefour-year program prepares residents to enter autonomous practice, ready to serveany healthcare community in meeting the needs of a broad patient base.Additionally, the department has two established ACGME accredited fellowshipsincluding the Complex Family Planning (two fellows) and Maternal Fetal Medicine(three fellows) Fellowship Programs. Both fellowships are rigorous in theirrespective disciplines and bolster our resident educational programming,providing excellent exposure to comprehensive reproductive healthcare andinnovative clinical and bench research. Through our robust residency andfellowship programs, cutting-edge research, and innovative patient careinitiatives, the department consistently strives to elevate standards in thefield and positively impact the well-being of patients across diversecommunities.
The department supports faculty who serve as primary researchers and as mentorsfor faculty, fellows, and residents in the development of innovative andimpactful scholarly work. Through the research division, the department provideseducational sessions to discuss how to develop a research agenda, to master the“nuts and bolts” of grant applications and IRB submissions, and to bringtogether researchers within the department to share knowledge and fostercollaboration. Strong departmental infrastructure supportsour research system and our faculty and trainees, enabling physicians to remainproductive in research while pursuing their busy clinical commitments. Alongwith strong tradition in clinical service and education, our department encompassescompetitive translational research programs and clinical trials that involveclinician scientists as well as research faculty, clinical fellows, and basicscientists. Our faculty are principalinvestigators in RO1 applications and NIH funded research and are wellpublished in the field across a broad range of obstetrical and gynecologicalhealth with active participation in scientific societies and meetingsworldwide. The focus of researchin the department includes health disparities, health policy and its impact onaccess to reproductive healthcare, medical education, gynecologic cancers, andgynecologic surgery. Our research has been funded byNIH/SBIR and other grants securing substantial funding in the last five years,including collaboration with the College of Nursing. Our innovations have resultedin patent development with worldwide impact.
In addition to itsmission in patient care, education, and research, the department maintains astrong commitment to the community. The department, UI COM, and UI Health seekto improve access to quality and patient focused care and education. We reachout to the Chicago community through engagement in various local healthcenters, through community outreach and patient educational sessions, and byengaging in wellness programs, community needs assessments and through carecoordination. UI Health strives to be the health care destination committed toholistic, personalized, and socially responsible medical care. UI COM isinvested in its mission to advance health for everyone through outstandingeducation, research, clinical care, and social responsibility. The departmentis committed to enhancing and uplifting that same mission.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership, and will have responsibility and accountability for the administrative, clinical, educational, and scholarly performance in all aspects of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. A strong record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical, research, and academic service is essential. Ongoing research development and achievement, community engagement, and educational excellence are highly desirable. The successful candidate must be committed to recruiting and mentoring faculty, trainees, and medical students as needed. In addition, the successful candidate will possess a demonstrated commitment to innovation and will have the leadership skills necessary for guiding faculty development and advancement across our research, clinical, and educational missions. As a leader, the department head will provide an energetic and inventive vision for maintaining and growing clinical, educational, and research programs; further highlighting specialized and sub-specialized clinical expertise; developing strategic interdisciplinary teams for furthering research, and continuing faculty development. This leader will also embrace inclusion and diversity and be able to inspire, manage, motivate, and develop a diverse team. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to complement the administrative qualities mentioned above. Proven and substantial scholarly activity and leadership experience are required. The successful candidate will have an MD or equivalent degree and will be OBOG board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. In addition, they will possess experience and credentials commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment in the University of Illinois College of Medicine
For fullestconsideration, please submit cover letter addressed to Dr. Maria Tsoukas,Search Committee Chair, and CV by July 12, 2024, through the University ofIllinois Chicago HR web site at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9844?c=uic
For more information, please visit the following websites:
https://medicine.uic.edu/
https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/obstetrics-gynecology/
https://medicine.uic.edu/office-of-faculty-affairs/promotions-new-appointments/
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