at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
Hiring Department: UICOMP-OBGYN
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026515
Posting Close Date: 10/07/2024
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is seeking a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon to join an expanding academic department. This is a unique opportunity to provide patient care, teach and train OB/GYN residents in the heart of the Midwest, and enjoy the benefits of a flexible work/life program.
Our goal is to attract physician faculty who are dedicated to providing the best care to their patients, enriching the medical education experience of our enthusiastic residents and students, and pursuing scholarly interests toward the improvement of women's health care. We offer faculty the perfect balance of patient care, teaching future physicians, scholarly pursuits, and enjoying the benefits of a flexible work/life program.
Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is seeking a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon to join a stable and growing Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is a unique opportunity to provide patient care, teach and train OB/GYN residents in the heart of the Midwest, and enjoy the benefits of a flexible work/life program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.
Teach, train, mentor, and precept residents and medical students in the clinical context.
Engage in scholarly activity.
Contribute to departmental initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or DO
Board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Certified MIS-designated focus practice and/or AAGL/SLS fellowship trained
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
Preferred Qualifications
Urogynecology experience
Experience with mentoring and training residents and medical students
Experience or interest in research and academic leadership.
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria offers a competitive salary, generous paid leave, enrollment in the State University Retirement System pension, including relocation expenses, occurrence-based malpractice coverage, and opportunities for retention bonuses. Education and career growth is encouraged with stipends and paid time off for professional development.
We are located in Peoria, Illinois - a central Illinois city with all the urban amenities, minus the traffic. Peoria boasts the largest park district in Illinois with dozens of miles of walking/biking paths, an airport with 11 direct destinations, a vibrant music and arts scene, minor league sports, and a low cost of living. The Peoria metro area is home to 375,000 people and just two hours from Chicago and St. Louis.
Our team of more than a dozen physician faculty offers a great range of support and camaraderie. Because of our size and reach, we can tailor a position to your interest and expertise, inpatient or outpatient care, teaching, and scholarly activity.
Peoria is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, which is among the largest and most diverse public medical schools in the U.S, and our OB/GYN residency program accepts up to four residents per year.
Academic offices are connected to a quaternary care hospital with a Level I Trauma Center, one of the most comprehensive neuroscience centers in the Midwest, and the largest children's hospital in downstate Illinois. Faculty also have access to a world-class medical simulation center.
UIC is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty, committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities. UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For fullest consideration, please apply by 09/09/2024, at:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11379?c=uic
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