Surgery - Surgical Oncologist

Academic Surgical Oncologist Opportunity in Southern California

Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

Position Overview:

The Department of Surgery at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship trained surgical oncologist to join our team for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Surgery. Patients with a wide variety of complex general surgical oncology conditions are managed in the Loma Linda University Cancer Center and its network of affiliated clinics with a full complement of multidisciplinary specialists. The applicant must have a commitment to research and education and will work closely with medical students, residents, and fellows. The Department of Surgery currently trains one Complex General Surgical Oncology fellow per year and one International Surgical Oncology fellow per year. The Division of Surgical Oncology includes Complex General and Breast Surgical Oncology faculty in a Commission on Cancer accredited academic cancer program. The Division services a variety of practice settings, including the flagship tertiary academic medical center moving toward NCI designation, as well as affiliated community cancer programs and satellite clinics serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

The current need is for a surgeon based at the main campus in Loma Linda to also provide a portion of their professional services in Apple Valley, CA, at a distance of 48 miles. This assignment, which will be co-held with the Division Chief, is designed to be an equitable sharing in the total portfolio of the Division, with the rest of the faculty also providing services at similar or greater distances and frequencies, helping to reduce access barriers and disparities in this underserved region.

Across all settings, surgeons have access to nine robotic platforms (both dv5 and da Vinci Xi), which the faculty regularly use for GI, endocrine, and HPB resections, including Whipple. The Division is also home to programmatic capabilities in managing peritoneal surface malignancy, providing hepatic arterial infusion therapy, and participating in clinical trials. These programs are further supported by advanced capabilities within other specialties such as Advanced Endoscopy and Interventional Radiology. With a focus on education, the Division offers one of five ACGME accredited Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowships in California and is one of only four institutions west of the Mississippi River with ACGME training programs in the “big three” of cancer—surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. The Division is also home to one of the very few programs in the United States offering regular, formal training in surgical oncology to international candidates for the mitigation of surgical oncology workforce deficiencies in low- and middle-income countries. There are ample leadership opportunities in this Division. Candidates must have appropriate board certification and licensure. Women and underrepresented surgeons are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Surgery Commitment is to enable surgical faculty and trainees to reach their highest professional and academic potential while serving the Loma Linda University mission to make people whole. Our vision is to create global surgical leaders in whole person care, education, and research. Faculty with interests in global surgery can participate in the University’s Center for Global Surgery.

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The state-of-the-art Troesh Medical Campus serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 5 million. Loma Linda University Health has over 1,000 licensed beds, treats more than 1.5 million outpatients every year, and serves as a Level I trauma center for a region covering more than 25% of California.

Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About the area

The City of Loma Linda approximates the population-weighted center of the Inland Empire of Southern California, which is the 12th most populous Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, and 2nd most populous in the State of California. Despite this, Loma Linda retains a small-town feel and family-friendly charm. World famous as a Blue Zone, Loma Linda encompasses a welcoming community characterized by its strong commitment to health and wellness. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains and rich in sunny days and clear skies, residents have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This thriving region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

Benefits & Compensation

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $325,000 - $428,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.


Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance

For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the link below:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waive