Open Rank Faculty: Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Surgeon

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 314,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery seeks a highly qualified transplant surgeon to join the abdominal transplant program. The primary focus includes kidney and pancreas transplantation, laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy, and multi-organ procurement.

The selected candidate will hold an Open Rank Faculty title with responsibilities in clinical quality oversight and program growth.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible; Maryland medical license eligibility.
• ASTS-approved transplant surgery fellowship completed.
• Independent proficiency in kidney and pancreas transplantation, donor nephrectomy, and multi-organ procurement.

Responsibilities

• Perform kidney and pancreas transplants and laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy.
• Oversee clinical quality and coordinate growth of transplant services.
• Contribute to education and research within the division.

Skills

Board Certification or Eligibility

Robotic surgery experience

Education

ASTS-approved transplant surgery fellowship

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery at theUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking a highlyqualified transplant surgeon to join our abdominal transplantprogram. Faculty rank and financial compensation will becommensurate with experience and credentials. The applicant’s primary clinical focus will include kidney andpancreas transplantation, laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy,and multi-organ procurement. The selected candidate will also serveas an Open Rank Faculty: Kidney and PancreasTransplantation Surgeon, with responsibilities that includeclinical quality oversight, and strategic coordination withDivision Chief regarding growth of kidney and pancreas transplantservices. Candidates must be board certified/eligible, have completed anASTS-approved transplant surgery fellowship, and be eligible for aState of Maryland medical license. The successful candidate shouldbe able to independently perform kidney and pancreas transplants,laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy, and multi-organprocurement. Ideal candidates will have previous experience inkidney transplantation in post-fellowship clinical experience.Candidates with experience in pediatric kidney transplantation areencouraged to apply; however, such experience is notrequired. Opportunities for involvement in liver transplantation will dependon individual interests. Experience in robotic surgery is preferredbut not required. Additional leadership opportunities within theProgram in Transplantation may be available based onqualifications. The Abdominal Organ Transplant Program performs approximately80–100 liver, 160–180 kidney, and 15-20 kidney-pancreas transplantsannually. The University of Maryland has a robust robotic surgeryprogram, including robotic donor nephrectomy, recipient surgery,and hepatobiliary procedures. We also maintain a highly activeliving donor program for both liver and kidneytransplantation. Faculty members will play an integral role in education, trainingintegrated general surgery residents and transplant fellows, andwill have the opportunity to expand their academic and researchportfolios toward national and international recognition. TheUniversity of Maryland is a world-renowned research institutionwith a strong foundation in basic, clinical, and translationalscience. The Department of Surgery is ranked among the top 10nationally in Blue Ridge NIH funding rankings.

About the Division

The Division of Transplant Surgery includes 8 full-time andpart-time faculty members providing services primarily at theUniversity of Maryland Medical Center, with outreach across thestate. The division performs between 350 and 400 organ transplantsannually and sponsors a two-year transplant fellowship program. Itincludes several NIH-funded surgeon-scientists and a ClinicalResearch Unit actively enrolling patients in over 20 clinicaltrials. Extensive opportunities exist for both clinical and basicscience research collaboration.

Salary Range

$313,750 - $670,010

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, offers a comprehensivebenefits package emphasizing wellness, work-life balance, andprofessional development. Faculty receive generous vacation (4+weeks annually), paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited sickleave accrual, comprehensive health insurance, retirement planoptions, and tuition remission for employees and dependents withinthe University System of Maryland.

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration without regard torace, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or anyother protected characteristic. Expected faculty rank is AssistantProfessor or higher, depending on qualifications.

Further information is available at: http://medschool.umaryland.edu/

Qualifications

Candidates must be board certified/eligible, have completed anASTS-approved transplant surgery fellowship, and be eligible for aMaryland medical license. The successful candidate must demonstrateindependent proficiency in kidney and pancreas transplantation,laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy, and multi-organprocurement. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years ofpost-fellowship clinical experience.

Responsibilities

The applicant’s primary clinical focus will include kidney andpancreas transplantation, laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy,and multi-organ procurement. The selected candidate will also serveas an Open Rank Faculty: Kidney and PancreasTransplantation Surgeon, with responsibilities that includeclinical quality oversight, and strategic coordination withDivision Chief regarding growth of kidney and pancreas transplantservices. Opportunities for involvement in liver transplantation will dependon individual interests. Experience in robotic surgery is preferredbut not required. Additional leadership opportunities within theProgram in Transplantation may be available based onqualifications.