Assistant Professor & Fellowship Director - OBGYN Maternal Fetal Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic medical center is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor & Fellowship Director in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. This role offers the chance to lead a fellowship program while providing high-quality care in a nationally recognized facility. With a collaborative environment and cutting-edge technology, you will engage in clinical service, education, and research, contributing to the evolution of a premier fellowship program. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in maternal-fetal care and enjoy a competitive salary with generous benefits in a vibrant metropolitan area.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Funds

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a maternal-fetal medicine physician.
• Demonstrated clinical and scholarly expertise with publications.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk service and maintain MFM ambulatory service.
• Teach residents, fellows, and medical students.

Skills

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Clinical Research

Teaching

Ultrasound Interpretation

Education

Board Certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Completion of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship

Job description

Assistant Professor & Fellowship Director - OBGYN Maternal Fetal Medicine

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Position Title

Assistant Professor & Fellowship Director - OBGYN Maternal Fetal Medicine

Department

SOM KC Gynecology & Obstetrics (OBGYN)

Gynecology and Obstetrics

Position Title

Assistant Professor & Fellowship Director - OBGYN Maternal Fetal Medicine

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

OBGYN: Maternal and Fetal Medicine

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine is seeking a Board Certified MFM specialist to join its team as the Fellowship Program Director. This person will also be part of the team that will deliver compassionate and quality care to the community. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

About Our Fellowship

Our fellowship was originally accredited in 2017 and continues to receive annual accreditation by the ACGME. Our curriculum is highlighted by educational modalities that aim to stimulate our fellows' learning strengths. The fellows' research opportunities are bolstered by collaboration with our Institute for Reproduction and Perinatal Research resulting in investigations that awards them with presentations at national and international venues. Our fellows graduate with a wide range of experiences that have resulted in successful integration into academic and private practice positions.

Organization and Division Details

Expect to join a very productive academic practice in a nationally recognized tertiary care facility that is perennially ranked by the U.S. News and World Reports as the #1 hospital in the State of Kansas and the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

Our 1000+ bed facility is supported by a group of physicians who encompass more than 200 specialties.

We have been recognized by the U.S. News and World Reports as a High-Performing Maternity Care Center.

Our group consists of 5 experienced MFM specialists who provide the entire spectrum of Maternal-Fetal care with cutting-edge technology.

Our practice is largely outpatient and consultative and includes the opportunity to perform amniocenteses, CVS, PUBS and fetal shunt placements.

Call involves coverage of the inpatient High Risk Pregnancy service and is 1 week in 5 which involves primarily phone-only interactions after normal business hours.

Deliveries are managed by in-house hospitalist coverage.

Our Level III NICU is staffed by full-time Neonatology specialists who are further supported by multiple Pediatric Subspecialists including a Pediatric Surgery team.

Our Center for Advanced Fetal Care is supported by AIUM certified sonographers, 5 experienced nurse coordinators, 3 board-certified perinatal genetic counselors, medical assistants and patient service representatives that work in concert with the physicians to ensure efficient and premium quality of care for our patients.

Our Division is active in research which includes NIH-funded grant studies as well as institutional and industrial collaborations.

The Division faculty members are involved in fellow, resident, and medical student education, and hold academic appointments from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.

Pay and Incentives

Competitive salary and potential for incentive bonuses

Generous professional development funds are available for CME and other job-related expenses.

The University of Kansas Medical Center is committed to offering a competitive benefits program that maximizes our ability to attract, motivate, engage and retain highly qualified faculty and staff.

A robust package of total rewards that includes exceptional health benefits, market-based compensation, paid leave, retirement plans, and much more is offered.

About Kansas City

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, the National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks and will be hosting the World Cup in 2026!

Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.

The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

Job Description

Required Qualifications

Certification: Board Certified MFM Specialist

Work Experience

• Must have 5 years of experience as a maternal-fetal medicine physician.
• Completion of a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship and must be clinically active in their current practice.
• Must also demonstrate clinical and scholarly expertise in maternal fetal medicine by publication of original research in peer reviewed journals within the past three years, including one of the following:
• Extramural peer-reviewed funding.
• Invited or research presentation(s) at regional/national/international scientific or faculty development meeting(s) (primary presenter, co-presenter, co-investigator, or senior author)
• Participation in national or international committees or educational organizations
  
  

Job Duties

• Management of high-risk service one week in six.
• Maintain an MFM ambulatory service. Interpret obstetrical ultrasounds.
• Perform obstetrical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These patient-care duties may involve the attending physician only, or they may involve training medical students, residents, or fellows. Generally, support the other clinical and service activities of the Medical School.
• Teach by giving lectures as assigned to faculty, fellows, residents or students.
• Teaching in clinics and inpatient service of residents, fellows and medical students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair or the Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division.
• Innovative in the realm of education who will continue to aid in the program’s evolution into a premier fellowship.
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter
  
  

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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