Maternal Fetal Medicine, Division Chief

Maternal Fetal Medicine, Division Chief

University of Missouri - School of Medicine

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This is an exciting time at the University of Missouri to join the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health as the Leader of the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Division! We are in an active growth period with intent to expand our academic pillars of patient care, research, and education, vital to providing exceptional women’s health care in central Missouri.   

Our Clinical Model:  

This is an excellent opportunity for a new fellowship graduate, but also for those with leadership experience who are looking for a new opportunity to join us as we grow. This is an amazing opportunity that provides the flexibility to forge your own career path based on your experience and professional aspirations!  

• Services Provided: 

  • Outpatient and Inpatient consultative practice 

  • Strong Generalist faculty group who covers labor and delivery services 

    • Meet our Team 

  • Specialized Multi-Disciplinary Clinics 

    • Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic 

    • Fetal Care Clinic 

  • Our Facilities & Support: 

    • AIUM-accredited ultrasound unit 

    • Echo Certified Sonographers 

    • Genetics Services 

    • 60-bed NICU 

      • Neonatologists, as well as Pediatric Subspecialty Services 

    • New Hospital Pavilion for Women’s and Children’s Services under Construction! 

      • Anticipated Opening of Summer 2024 

      • Obstetric volume anticipated to double, allowing for further integration of services for Women’s and Children’s Programs 

  • Expected Schedule: 

    • Flexible schedule that promotes healthy work-life balance 

    • Call is consultative and from home 

  • Competitive Base Salary with generous Incentive Structure & Benefits 

    • Incentive paid out 6x/year 

  • For new graduates, we offer:  

    • Student Loan Repayment 

    • Early Hiring Incentives 

  • Professional Development 

    • The Department will support those that want to pursue a Master’s Degree from MU or affiliate institutions through Tuition Assistance and Time Coverage 

      • Impressive coverage of tuition through MU’s Tuition Assistance Program  

Our Educational Model:  

As educators, the MFM Division is an integral part of University of Missouri (MU) medical student and post-graduate trainee education. We have a strong long-standing ACGME-accredited OBGYN residency program accepting four residents per year. There is full support, and all necessary services and volumes present to establish a Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, with the intent to do so once our core MFM faculty are in place.   

Research Model:  

Those who are physician-scientists will receive the support they need to achieve their desired goals whether their research be basic, translational, or clinical. Startup funds available to candidates with current or pending grants.  

• Collaborative Opportunities: 

  • MizzouForward Initiative 

    • Our most important strategic investment in people, ideas, and infrastructure to achieve research excellence and student success 

    • $1.5 billion investment over the next 10 years 
    • Anticipate hiring ~150 T/TT researchers across campus by 2026 

    • The University of Missouri is one of six institutions in the country with colleges of medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering, nursing, and health professions collaborating on one campus, allowing for endless collaboration opportunities in basic and translational science. 

  • Health Management & Informatics 

    • Population health, pregnancy risk assessment, and outcomes-related research opportunities with strong support from statisticians and epidemiologists 

  • Greater Plains Collaborative 

    • Network of 13 leading medical centers in 8 states committed to a shared vision of improving healthcare delivery through ongoing learning, adoption of evidence - based practices, and active research dissemination. 

  • College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) 

    • Multiple collaborative opportunities in Animal Reproductive Biology  

    • Ranked among the Top 15 programs in the world for Animal Science Research 

  • NextGen Precision Health Institute 

    • $220 research facility to accelerate innovations in precision health that improve health outcomes for Missourians and the world 

    • Grants and Funding: 

    • MU Currently boasts $388 million in total expenditures, ranking us as 67th among the nation’s leading research universities.  

Qualifications:  

• MD/DO 

• BC/BE in General Obstetrics and Gynecology 

• BC/BE in Maternal-Fetal Medicine 

• Academic qualifications for the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor in the tenure or non-tenure clinical track.  

• Rank and competitive salary will be commensurate with training, academic level, and experience.  

• For the purposes of this application platform, board-certified/board eligible are considered experienced. 

About Us:  

The School of Medicine partners with both MU Health Care and the comprehensive MU campus. MU Health Care (MUHC) has one of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest and has once again been recognized as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review. MUHC has also consistently been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The city of Columbia is also a diverse hub of education, art, and culture in the Midwest. Ranked by the American Institute for Economic Research as one of the nation’s top 10 college towns, Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features, a high quality of life and low cost of living for people of all ages and interests. Though the city was founded on education, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation, Missouri's fourth most-populous and fastest growing city, has its own airport, and is about 2 hours away from St. Louis or Kansas City.   

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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