Academic / Faculty / Research Physician

Academic / Faculty / Research Physician at University of Missouri School of Medicine summary :

The University of Missouri is seeking a qualified transplant surgeon to spearhead the kidney transplant program for a primarily rural community in central Missouri, incorporating teaching duties for residents and medical students. The position emphasizes clinical, translational, and basic science research opportunities, with well-resourced projects through the MU Surgical Center and Nextgen Precision Health Center. Applicants must have completed a relevant surgical residency and fellowship, be UNOS-certified or eligible, and are encouraged to contribute to the department's broader mission.

The University of Missouri Department of Surgery is seeking a transplant surgeon to lead and grow the central Missouri Region's only Kidney Transplant program, serving a primarily rural patient population.

Teaching responsibilities include general and urologic surgery residents and medical students. Multiple clinical, translational, and basic science research opportunities through the MU Surgical Center for Outcomes Research & Effectiveness (MUSCORE) and the Nextgen Precision Health Center are well resourced and available for growth. In addition to transplant responsibilities, surgeons will be expected to support the overall mission of the Department of Surgery.

Minimum Qualifications :

MD, MD / PHD, DO

General or Urologic Surgery Residency

ASTS accredited transplant fellowship program

UNOS-certified or eligible as a Primary Surgeon.

Eligible to obtain a state medical license

Candidates will be evaluated on :

Non-transplant hepatobiliary surgery is highly desired.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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Keywords :

Transplant Surgeon, Kidney Transplant, Medical Education, Surgery Residency, Clinical Research, Rural Healthcare, Academic Medicine, MU Surgical Center, Nextgen Precision Health, Healthcare Leadership