OB/GYN | Maternal & Fetal Medicine

SUMMARY

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for specified patient population. Has specialized knowledge and experience related to the primary components of OBGYN-MFM.

Position Description 

The OB/GYN Physician Faculty assists the Program and Clerkship Directors in all facets of the learner programs. Core faculty members will adhere to the ACGME program requirements.  The position will be customized for a more experienced educator or someone who has earned a rank of associate or full professor. In house call, with the ability to go home post call.  In general, there are no required responsibilities post call. 

Clinical (80-90%)

Staff privileges at all member hospitals/facilities will be maintained with academic work rounds and attending rounds Faculty will be engaged in providing quality education in a clinical environment, service diverse patients, including the medically underserved and low-income population. Call coverage shall be performed in accordance with the OB/GYN on-call schedule, which may include weeknight, weekend, and holiday call coverage.

·         Provide clinical supervision, in conjunction with other faculty, for resident clinics, outpatient procedures, and in-patient settings including evaluation of residents and/or medical students in the hospitals.

·         Maintain an independent practice without educational responsibilities for medical students and residents.

·         Accessibility for ambulatory procedures -access to and support for in office procedures (endometrial oblation, hysteroscopy, LEEP, urodynamics). 

·         Supervise residents and/or students who may be taken on electives and inpatient services.

Administrative – Departmental leadership responsibilities, medical directorships, etc. 

Research - Contributes to the departmental research objective on a continual basis. This amounts to an average of one day per month for scholarly activity, which would include work on regional or national presentations, research mentoring and peer-reviewed publications as required by ACGME.  Research experience and desire is a MUST.

Educational (10-20%)

·         Faculty will aid in the planning and implementation of training and educational programs in or relating to their Program, including clinics, out-patient services, office-based programs, other community services, and also assist in the evaluation of such programs.

·         Assist with the annual curriculum for conferences and monitors resident and/or medical student presentations at the conferences, for both the Clinic and member hospitals.

·         Lectures on relevant topics at routine conferences, Grand Rounds topics and other conferences as are educationally required for the residency program.

·         Assist the program in the evaluation of residents at all phases of training.

·         Participates in clerkship student conferences during each rotation.

Why CMU?

·         Opportunity to teach, treat and lead positive change throughout the region.

·         A growing medical school, GME, and clinical programs. 

·         Time allocations for research and publishing.

·         Clinic located in a heath care hub, featuring ambulatory and hospital settings.

·         Saginaw is a Medium-sized city in a tri-city area with proximity to both Bay City and Midland MI, all having unique and vibrant communities.  

·         Low cost of living, ample housing, easy commute to large cities and international airport.

·         Lively local attractions and outdoor activities perfect for families.

·         Flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the development of candidate and the success of the program.

Requirements

·         MD

·         State of Michigan licensed or eligible

·         Board-eligible or certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

·         Controlled Substance license

·         Must meet credentialing criteria 

·         Leadership or educational experience preferred

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine and CMU Health – an academic medical institution in Saginaw, MI is striving to improve access to quality health care with an emphasis on serving medically underserved populations.

CMU Health’s nine clinics are located in the Great Lakes Bay Region – admired for its livable communities and great quality of life.

Our distinguished physicians and faculty also lead community health initiatives, address critical health care issues, and advance research as the Great Lakes Bay Region’s leader in academic medicine.

Why choose CMU?

• Opportunity to teach, treat and lead positive change throughout the region
• A growing medical school, GME, and clinical programs.
• Time allocations for research and publishing
• Clinic located in a heath care hub, featuring ambulatory and hospital settings
• Medium-sized city within a friendly community
• Low cost of living, ample housing, easy commute to large cities and international airport
• Vibrant local attractions and outdoor activities
• Flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the development of candidate and success of program