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The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, Iowa, is seeking a highly qualified person to join our tenure track or non-tenure clinical track. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. The Division provides care for pregnant women across the spectrum of maternal and fetal complications. Applicants will be expected to participate in the clinical activities of the division and have requisite skills in obstetrical ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and genetics. Participation is required in our outpatient clinics, including on-site MFM clinics and telemedicine, and in our off-site outreach clinics. Call responsibilities include in-house call on labor and delivery and MFM back-up call from home.The applicant will also be required to teach maternal-fetal medicine fellows, obstetrics and gynecology residents, and medical students. Scholarly activity is encouraged and supported, but research is not required on the clinical track. Opportunity Highlights
- Practice full-scope MFM in complex maternal and fetal conditions at the only academic medical center in the State of Iowa
- Exposure to a wide spectrum of maternal and fetal pathophysiology and opportunities for professional growth and development
- Opportunity to work in a high-volume and growing (approx.. 4000 births/year) labor and delivery unit
- Teaching of medical students, residents (6 per year) and MFM fellows
- Level 4 maternal center, in-house Anesthesia and Level 1 NICU
- Join a large academic OBGYN department with a rich history and commitment to training the next generation of OBGYN's. The department includes subspecialities, Gyn Oncology, Urogynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Midwifery
- Excellent work-life balance that supports families with a low cost of living
- Care for a broad range of patients in a supportive and collegial environment
- Develop and participate in research activities and/or involvement with hospital and university committees
- Competitive compensation with bonus compensation for productivity, benefits package, and CME allowance
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. Community Information Conveniently situated in the center of the heartland, Iowa City is a place where you can engage your curiosity on a bike, train, in a car or on foot; in a library, theater or local dining scene; with friends, family or solo; in a community rich in history, arts, and a passion for learning more. Arts and cultural opportunities are an essential part of the area's personality. From nationally respected free summer festivals that feature jazz, blues, soul, art, barbeque and America's independence - to museums and galleries presenting renowned masterworks and literary treasures, the area is a haven for artists and cultural enthusiasts of all kinds. Our literary heritage is recognized by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as the world's third official City of Literature, the first city designated as such in the United States. The area offers recreational and competitive athletics, hundreds of options through our rec centers and clubs, plus hundreds of miles of trails for cross country skiing and cycling of all types. About University of Iowa Health Care The Carver College of Medicine and the University of Iowa Health Care are equal partners, and the hospital is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States. The UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has distinguished clinical, research, and teaching faculty who are national and international leaders in their respective areas of expertise. This is equally balanced with experienced, skilled senior members and energetic, creative junior faculty members collaborating on patient care, research, and education. The department encompasses a broad range of programs spanning all areas of the specialty. There are five genetic counselors.The department is the home of an excellent residency program with 6 residents per year and highly competitive fellowship programs in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gyn Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Urogynecology. The department has active research programs in preeclampsia, gynecologic cancers, pelvic floor disorders, and infertility. Partnering with the State of Iowa, the Department has expanded residency and fellowship training to rural Iowa in partnership with several Iowa health systems and clinics. Additionally, the department's residency program has many years of recruiting and graduating outstanding women's health talent. In addition, the department closely collaborates with the UI Departments of Urology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Iowa's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center), Neonatology other subspecialties in the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics as well as the University of Iowa's Stead Family Children's Hospital.
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