Colorectal Surgeon Needed – Brown Academic Appointment

The Division of General Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is seeking a colorectal surgeon to join our growing faculty. This position will be based primarily at the Miriam Hospital, with potential practice opportunities at other Brown-affiliated hospitals across the health system.

The role is designed for a surgeon who is passionate about excellence in clinical care while also embracing the academic mission of our department. The position is hospital-based, and the applicant will be expected to participate in patient care activities, teaching medical students and training of general surgery residents. In addition, there are opportunities to contribute to the academic mission of Brown University, including a potential role in surgical education at the Associate Program Director level. The Division is proud to support both a General Surgery Residency and an MIS Fellowship.

About the Job:

• Join a team of over 120 surgeons and experienced advanced practice providers
• Call is 1:6
• Anticipated 400-500 cases per year
• 24 ORs
• Time is roughly split 80% clinical, 10% Teaching, 10% Research
• DaVinci robots, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment available
• Opportunity to pursue basic, translational or clinical research programs pertaining to the field. Participate in national, regional, and institutional clinical research protocols across the Brown Health System and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

About you:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in general surgery
• Specialty training with board certification or eligibility in colorectal surgery
• Strong clinical background in surgical diseases of the GI tract
• Show potential for scholarly contributions in clinical or translational research
• Value collaboration in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment
• Surgeons with proficiency is Portuguese highly encouraged to apply

About the benefits:

• $350,000-$425,000 with opportunity for bonuses, and is commensurate with experience
• CME time and support
• Excellent benefits
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401K with a 6% match

About us:

The Department of Surgery has 12 divisions and practices at 5 Brown University Health Hospitals. Brown University Health has a growing network of over 850 providers and offers a multitude of services that encompass medical areas such as internal medicine, emergency medicine, primary care, psychiatry and behavioral health, women’s medicine, urgent care, and specialty services including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and ophthalmology.

About Life in Providence

Providence offers a uniquely appealing backdrop for an academic career. The city has a vibrant arts community, abundant waterfront and outdoor activities, and a celebrated food scene that has earned national recognition. With its rich history and cultural diversity, Providence combines the energy of a capital city with the intimacy of a small, livable community—while being only an hour from Boston and a short trip to New York.

Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health teaching hospitals are among the country’s top recipients of research funding from the US National Institutes of Health. The hospitals received $145 million in external research funding in fiscal 2023. All Brown University Health hospitals are charitable organizations that depend on support from the community to provide programs and services.