Assistant Professor in OB/GYN

Job Title
Assistant Professor in OB/GYN


Requisition Number
FE04111


Working Title

Department Name
7H506:OB/GYN - MOREHEAD


Work Location
Morehead, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

MD degree or equivalent



Required Related Experience

Completion of OB/GYN residency and fellowship as appropriate



Required License/Registration/Certification

Board certified or eligible in OB/GYN

Must obtain Kentucky medical licensure upon appointment and maintain throughout the term of the appointment.

Must be appropriately credentialed and accepted as a member of the active staff.



Job Summary

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible general OBGYN for a full-time position at the UK community-based OB/GYN practice in Morehead, Kentucky. Morehead is the home of the University of Kentucky Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP). Each year 10 medical students are accepted into the RPLP program where they spend the first two years on campus in Lexington with the larger class and their third and fourth years in Morehead with University of Kentucky community-based Faculty using Saint Claire Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) as their inpatient facility.

Major Responsibilities of this position include comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology practice and participation in teaching activities with medical students. Development and participation in educational and community activities and involvement in hospital and university committees is strongly encouraged. Experience and enthusiasm in teaching and supervising medical students is desirable. A competitive salary and benefits package is being offered, and opportunities for faculty development are available and encouraged.

Job responsibilities include:
• Building a comprehensive OB/GYN clinical practice with three other OB/GYNs. OB/GYN Call is 1 in 4 weekends and 1 in 4 weekday calls
• Teaching 3rd and 4th year Medical students. The practice is the site for the RPLP OB/GYN clinical clerkship and 4th year Medical student electives
• Teaching University of Kentucky Family Medicine Residents Gynecology
• Partnering with University of Kentucky and SCRMC for quality and safety in Obstetrics and in Gynecologic surgery

Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Rebecca Todd (rebecca.todd@uky.edu) with any questions. To apply, please submit CV and a letter of interest (‘Specific Request 1’) via the UK Jobs site. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Clinical experience and strong record of demonstrated leadership is expected.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience and enthusiasm in teaching and supervising medical students is desirable.



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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