at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant Professor/Physician Surgeon, Hand Surgeon - Surgery
Hiring Department: Surgery
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1018786
Posting Close Date: 06/07/2023
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, College of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Hand Surgeon to join our university based practice. The Assistant Professor/Physician Surgeon will join the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist the department with teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
Provide clinical patient care
Participate in clinical research
Perform administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
M.D. degree, training in a Surgical Residency program, an Illinois medical license, and Board Certification in Surgery or eligibility for certification.
Excellent skills in Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as excellent communication skills.
This is a large multi-person practice within a university hospital practice, and public hospital practice. Travel may be required between healthcare facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
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