General Surgeon, Clinical Associate (Transition to Practice) #SUR198

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, seeks a full-time Clinical Associate for a one-year transition to practice in General Surgery. The role offers graduated operative autonomy and mentorship, with primary sites in Hyde Park and Ingalls Memorial Hospital in the southern suburbs.

Applicants must have a medical doctorate or equivalent, be eligible for Illinois licensure, and be Board certified or eligible in General Surgery.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified or eligible in General Surgery or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad exposure to general surgery with elective and acute cases.
• Operate with graduated autonomy in the OR and clinic.
• Participate in a one-year non-renewable transitional training position.

Education

Medical Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

General Surgeon, Clinical Associate (Transition to Practice) #SUR198

Section of General Surgery, Department of SurgeryPosition Type: Other Academic AppointeeSalary Range: $91,000 - $125,000 per yearChicago, IL

Sep 24, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, seeks a full-time Clinical Associate. This is a one-year non-renewable transitional training position for an individual who has completed general surgery residency and seeks additional operative experience and mentorship before independent practice or fellowship. The position provides broad exposure to general surgery, including elective and acute care cases, with graduated autonomy in the operating room and clinic. The practice location for this position will primarily be within the southern suburbs at the UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and in Hyde Park. This position does not require teaching or scholarly activity. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medical care since 1927. Located in historic Hyde Park, the primary medical campus includes the Center for Care and Discovery, Comer Children's Hospital, Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital for adult inpatient care, and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM) totaling more than 550 beds in service and net patient care revenues over $1.4 billion. New ambulatory facilities are located in Orland Park and River East, and the Ingalls Health System has recently been integrated into the network.

The Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery is committed to medical education, research, patient care, and serving our community.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board certified or eligible in General Surgery or equivalent.

• health
• retirement
• paid time off

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