GI Surgical Oncologist, Open Rank/Track

GI Surgical Oncologist, Open Rank/Track . University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: School of Medicine: Surgery . Charlottesville, VA . The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for an open track position as an open rank surgeon in the Division of Surgical Oncology.

This is an HPB/upper GI surgical oncology position. The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the pancreas and hepatobiliary program, including upper GI malignancies, with particular focus on assisting with the regional therapies cancer program (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy [HIPEC] and hepatic artery infusion pump), will participate in student, resident, and post-graduate teaching, and will engage in clinical research. The selected candidate will further scholarly achievements with the goal of promotion within the School of Medicine and the University. Rank and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications.

The University of Virginia has an excellent ACGME accredited General Surgery Residency Program with a strong national reputation. The University of Virginia Health System has significant infrastructure and a collaborative atmosphere that will support the candidate's professional pursuits, including clinical care, research, education, quality improvement, simulation and administration. We offer a competitive compensation package including exceptional benefits. UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital.

Charlottesville is one of the best places to live with a vibrant university town life and culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, and outdoor activities, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, research and teaching pursuits working within a collegial and highly collaborative work environment are available. . Candidates must have an MD or MD, PhD and be board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery. The ideal candidate will have acquired demonstrable expertise in the comprehensive surgical evaluation and management of patients with peritoneal malignancies.

Enthusiastic participation in student and resident training and education is essential. Interested individuals must possess a strong interest in a career in academic medicine as demonstrated through experience with research and teaching pursuits and a prepared proposal for an academic surgical research career path. . To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/196746 . Please attach a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing your interests, and contact information for three professional references.

For more information, contact Dr. Todd Bauer, Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology at [email protected] The selected candidate will undergo a background check and pre-employment health and drug screening.