Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Chief | OBGYN | SOM

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangement

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, seeks a Division Chief for Maternal Fetal Medicine to lead clinical, teaching, and research activities within the OBGYN Department. The incumbent will supervise six MFM subspecialists and guide the new ACGME-approved fellowship program, with a focus on high-risk obstetrics, ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal therapy.

The role requires proven leadership, a national reputation in clinical care and teaching, and the ability to expand services

Qualifications

• Completion of ACGME or ABOG accredited fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Virginia medical license.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Scholarship or scholarly activity to complement expertise.
• Demonstrated professionalism and collegiality with diverse faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage clinical, research, and educational programs for the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Oversee a six-subspecialist division with a new fellowship program.
• Advance research activities and publish scholarly work.
• Participate in departmental, hospital, and university committees.
• Drive growth of clinical volume and develop state-of-the-art programs.

Skills

Leadership & administration

Teaching

Scholarly research

Clinical governance

Team supervision

Education

Fellowship in MFM (ACGME/ABOG)

Job description

Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Chief | OBGYN | SOM | M89938 Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Category: Physicians

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department: OBGYN

Mission

The mission of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department is to provide the highest quality clinical care in both specialty and sub-specialty obstetrics and gynecology to patients in central Virginia. In addition to the clinical mission, the department has the allied goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical education in the field and advancing the specialty through basic and clinical research.

The Department faculty has a responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the University Community.

Chief Purpose

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Division Chief to lead and manage the clinical, research, and educational programs for the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. The division has six Maternal Fetal Medicine subspecialists. The Division has a new ACGME approved Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship program whose first fellow started in 2024. The incumbent will have skill and experience in leadership and administration, and have a national reputation for clinical care, teaching, and research. VCU has a growing OB population with 3200 deliveries in 2024 and a Level 4 NICU that is expanding to 60 babies. The division practices the full scope of the subspecialty including an active in- and outpatient high risk obstetric service, including ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal therapy.

Responsibilities

• Teaching | Teaching responsibilities to include actively participating in the department's educational activities, with particular attention to educating students, residents, and fellows in their core educational objectives in maternal fetal medicine.
• Research | This position will lead the Division's research program and initiate projects as well as participate in and facilitate other division member's research and contribute to scholarly publications/presentations.
• Service | This position will serve on departmental, hospital, and university committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field. The incumbent will be assigned to committees at the discretion of the department chair.
• Clinical | Leadership and administration of the clinical practice and participation in the full clinical activities of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Division is expected. The division practices the full scope of the subspecialty including an active in- and outpatient high risk obstetric service, including ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal therapy.
• Other | In this role as Division Chief for Maternal Fetal Medicine, the incumbent will lead the Division, with responsibilities for growth of clinical volume and implementation of state of the science clinical programs, strategic planning, quality improvement, and fostering maternal fetal medicine related communication and relations within the Department, VCU Health, and community. The Division Chief is responsible for the career development of faculty in their division.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of ACGME or ABOG accredited fellowship training in Maternal Fetal Medicine or its equivalent
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in Virginia
• Effective supervisory, leadership, and management skills
• Potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified by the American Board of OB/GYN in Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: N/A

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss

Contact Email: [e-mail]