Urology Faculty Position in Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery

The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Department of Urology is seeking an exceptional and innovative urologist trained in Male Reconstructive Surgery. The faculty position is full-time on the tenure or clinical track, with rank and salary commensurate with education and experience. The successful candidate is a respected clinician, educator, and researcher whose scholarly work has or will have impact for the field of Urology.

The qualified applicant should have GURS fellowship training and experience in clinical management, research, and teaching of residents and medical students. The scope of duties includes diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of adult patients presenting with various disorders of the genitourinary system in office and hospital settings, with particular focus on urethral stricture disease, upper tract obstruction, buried male genitalia, fistula disease, cancer survivorship, transition care, and gender affirming surgery.  This mature practice boasts a high volume of prosthetics and open access to the da Vinci Robotic System. The practice has an established referral network with existing multidisciplinary collaborations and includes a dedicated nurse practitioner, state of the art video-urodynamics suite, substantial procedural and office space, and efficient clinical staff. Based on experience, there are added leadership opportunities within the department and within a newly developed multidisciplinary Center for Gender Affirming Care.

Successful Candidate Qualifications:

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Residency trained in Urology within an ACGME accredited program
• Fellowship training in the area of male reconstructive surgery
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Urology
• Licensed or license eligible to practice medicine in the state of Ohio
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, faculty members, and other stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of resident education and fostering a positive learning environment
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in complex reconstruction, with a track record of publications and presentations in the field

Department of Urology:

The Department of Urology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report for delivering the highest quality of care for the treatment of urologic conditions. Our mission is to alleviate patient suffering from urologic disorders through an integrative model of extraordinary clinical care, patient-centered discovery and educational innovation in service of the citizens of Ohio and beyond. Our vision is to transform the lives of our patients through this comprehensive approach to urologic practice. The Department of Urology has a rich history and timeline dating back to 1917. Under the leadership of Cheryl Lee, MD, as chair, the Department is composed of six specialty Divisions with 28 faculty members. Collectively, the Department performs over 22,000 clinic and operative procedures, annually. Clinical care, research, education, and community service are major priorities, and the Department is engaged in multicenter and multispecialty initiatives. Urology was ranked #24 in the 2023 US News and World Report Rankings. The Department sponsors fellowship programs in Endourology (Endourological Society) and Urologic Oncology (Society of Urologic Oncology) while Nationwide Children’s Hospital sponsors a fellowship in pediatric urology (Society for Pediatric Urology).

College of Medicine:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 13th most diverse medical school by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  We are thrilled to share that The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine set a new record for research awards in fiscal year 2023 (FY23). We closed the year with more than $400 million. In FY23, we received more than $237 million in total awards from the National Institutes of Health (an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services) and our other funding exceeded $184 million. Our FY23 research portfolio included 88 new $1+ million awards and more than 3,100 active awards. With approximately 2,700 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library, and the Faculty Group Practice. The OSU Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 30th consecutive year ranked in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has nine nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and three selected as high performing. The James Cancer Hospital, an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center, is ranked #33. U.S. News consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus.

About Columbus:

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the U.S. From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style. With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas, central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy. The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike. The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery. Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve people’s lives. For more on Columbus, please visit About Columbus.

Ohio State offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. All inquiries, nominations and applications will remain confidential during the recruitment for this position. For consideration, please send cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

Katlyn Spano, MBA | Physician & Faculty Recruitment | Katlyn.Spano@osumc.edu

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual- career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, historically minoritized, veterans and women. Ohio State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus