Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Faculty | $450K Academic Role in the Twin Cities

Position Overview

The Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is seeking a full-time academic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon to join a growing and collaborative division.

This role combines a robust clinical practice in the Twin Cities with meaningful academic responsibilities, including teaching, research, and service. Academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Practice Highlights

• General Plastic Surgery with emphasis on:
• Breast Surgery
• Wound Care
• General Reconstruction
• Primary practice locations:
• M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center – Maplewood
• M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital
• Ambulatory Surgery Center – Maplewood
• Additional surgical activity at:
• M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
• University of Minnesota Medical Center
• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care
• Active role in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows

Employment & Academic Appointment

• Dually employed by:
• University of Minnesota Physicians
• University of Minnesota
• Full-time faculty appointment in the:
• Department of Surgery
• Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Academic responsibilities include:
• Teaching and mentorship
• Scholarly activity
• Service to the department, institution, and profession

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery residency and/or fellowship
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Plastic Surgery
• Microsurgical training preferred
• Licensed or eligible for Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
• Ability to obtain and maintain DEA certification in Minnesota
• Demonstrated excellence in:
• Clinical care
• Communication and collaboration
• Commitment to academic surgery

About the Division

The Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, led by Umar Choudry, MD, provides comprehensive expertise across all areas of plastic surgery. The division is committed to exceptional patient care, surgical innovation, and academic excellence.

Compensation & Appointment Details

• Total Compensation:
• $450,000 annually (full-time)
• Common paymaster model aligned with AAMC benchmarks
• Time Appointment Category:
• 75%–100% appointment
• (If not otherwise specified, assume a 100% appointment)

Community Highlights | Minneapolis–St. Paul

The Twin Cities are consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., offering:

• Outstanding public and private schools
• A vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene
• Easy access to lakes, parks, and year-round outdoor recreation

University of Minnesota Medical Center is the flagship location for University of Minnesota Health, and is comprised of two hospitals and dozens of adult specialty clinics on both the East and West banks of the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.

This location offers the widest range of hospital and clinical services provided through University of Minnesota Health. Complete services range from primary care, emergency care and the delivery of thousands of babies each year, to care of patients with the most complex conditions. Areas of specialization include solid organ and blood and marrow transplantation, heart disease and cancer.

With 22 lakes in the city limits alone, Minneapolis combines a lush green environment with cosmopolitan sophistication. Music, theater and world-class art, history and culture museums thrive here alongside abundant sports and recreation opportunities.

Annual events bring community members together--such as the summer Aquatennial, the Twin Cities Marathon-held during the first weekend in October, and the City of Lakes Loppet 25km cross-country ski race through the Twin Cities.

Sidewalk dining, abundant shopping, educational excellence and economic vitality combine to make Minneapolis an attractive city in which to live and work.