MIG Surgeon

Assistant Professor (CHS)

The faculty member will be an active participant in the clinical, research, and academic service in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Clinical responsibilities include participating in the care of patients at the UW Hospital and Clinics and Meriter UnityPoint Hospital. In this position the physician will treat a wide range of complex gynecologic diseases utilizing office based and surgical treatment modalities. The ideal candidate will be proficient in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. In this position there will be involvement in a multi-disciplinary pelvic pain clinic as well as participation in developing and maintaining a program for office-based procedures. The incumbent will work with UW colleagues, in the academic specialist division, to enhance surgical skills by assisting and teaching in the operating room during advanced benign gynecologic surgeries. Clinical responsibilities also include full participation in call for the benign gynecology service.

The ideal incumbent will be expected to have demonstrated an interest in clinical and/or educational research and will be expected to initiate and participate in such research projects and studies, as well as quality and outcome programs. The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly mission of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Academic responsibilities include participation and oversight of surgical training programs related to medical students, residents, and fellowships, as well as advanced surgical training opportunities for faculty. This position will include responsibilities in the simulation lab, developing advanced skills and metrics for residents.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard for reproductive health education, research, clinical care, and advocacy. Today, we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff who are all unified in leading reproductive health forward. As leaders, our vision is of a department propelled by a shared commitment to improving reproductive health across each of our mission areas. We recognize that connection and collaboration between disciplines is crucial and that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.

Compensation: Negotiable, 12 month. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

MD/DO required. Completed four-year approved/accredited residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Completion of a two-year fellowship in Minimally-Invasive Gynecology Surgery with demonstrated and extensive experience in advanced gynecologic surgeries or completion of the ABOG focused practice designation in MIGS

3-5 years of post-fellowship experience. Experience in straight-stick laparoscopic surgery. For appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track. For appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.

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