Gynecological Oncology

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Indiana University Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is seeking a Board-Certified Gynecologic Oncologist to join its established and growing Academic Gynecologic Oncology Division. This position is part of a highly collaborative, mission-driven program that serves as the primary referral center for complex gynecologic cancer care across the state of Indiana.
This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a collegial academic environment at Indiana's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center , supported by strong clinical volumes, robust multidisciplinary infrastructure, and meaningful opportunities for teaching and scholarly work.


Position Highlights

• Deliver comprehensive gynecologic oncology care, including:
  • Open, robotic, and laparoscopic surgery
  • Chemotherapy management
  • Inpatient and outpatient oncology consultation

• Primary clinical site at the IU Melvin & Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, with additional practice opportunities across affiliated IU Health sites.
• Practice within a fully integrated cancer care model alongside:
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics
  • Genomics
  • Palliative Care
  • Social Work and Patient Navigation
• Teach and mentor medical students and OB/GYN residents.
• Opportunity to support future fellowship training as the program continues to evolve.
• Engage in research, clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and academic scholarship, aligned with individual interests.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive, market-based compensation commensurate with academic rank and experience.
• Dual employment with IU Health Physicians and the IU School of Medicine.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, retirement, and FSA options.
• 4 weeks PTO, the IUSM holiday schedule, and 5 CME days with a $5,000 CME allowance.
• Relocation assistance and access to IUSM faculty development resources.
• Eligibility for academic incentive components based on quality, scholarly activity, and leadership contributions.
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology (ABOG).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gynecologic Oncology fellowship (required).
• Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive gynecologic cancer care, including minimally invasive surgery and chemotherapy.
• Interest in academic medicine, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experienced physicians preferred; fellows nearing completion are encouraged to apply.

Community Description

Indianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis , Louisville , and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center is a patient care, research, and educational organization within the Indiana University School of Medicine , located on the school's main campus in Indianapolis.


Healthcare providers at IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center not only offer the highest level of patient care but many are engaged in research. As the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in the state of Indiana, IU Health Simon Cancer Center's researchers are recognized for meeting rigorous criteria for world-class, state-of-the-art programs in multidisciplinary cancer research. NCI-designated canc er centers put significant resources into developing research programs, faculty and facilities that will lead to better approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.


In 2022, the IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center was admitted as a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 32 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research and education.


The mission is to advance the understanding, prevention and treatment of cancer throughout Indiana and the world with patient-centered care, acceleration of promising science and collaborative educational programs. Research is vigorous, innovative and devoted to taking improved cancer care into the future. In all, more than 200 physicians, nurses, social workers, techologists and researchers are working to develop cures for cancer.


That teamwork leads to clinical breakthroughs, such as turning the cure rate of testicular cancer from 10 percent to nearly 95 percent today, among many others. The benefits to patients are clear: a wide range of innovative treatment options, expert teams of diverse professionals focused on their specific cancer type, and attention to all cancer care needs in one setting.