Gynecologic Oncologist (F51350) - VCU Health - MCV Physicians

Gynecologic Oncologist (F51350)

VCU Health - Richmond, VA

The mission of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is to provide the highest quality clinical care in both general and specialty Obstetrics and Gynecology to central Virginia. In addition to the clinical mission, the department has the allied goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical education in the field and advancing the field through basic and clinical research.

The Department is committed to enhance diversity among its faculty, staff, and learners. Department faculty are responsible for providing services to their profession and to the University Community.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking qualified candidates to provide specialty care in gynecologic oncology to patients at VCU Health. This position is designed to provide care in gynecologic oncology within the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, including surgery, in- and outpatient consultation, chemotherapy, and in- and outpatient management of patients with gynecologic cancers. The position will include participation in student and resident education as well as in the department’s clinical research activities.

Position Responsibilities: 

Teaching
The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities to include actively participating in the department’s educational activities, with particular attention to educating students and residents in their core educational objectives in gynecologic oncology.

Research
The person filling the position is encouraged to initiate clinical research projects. They are expected to participate in and facilitate other department research and contribute to scholarly publications/presentations.

Service
The faculty member will serve on departmental, hospital and university committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field. The gynecologic oncology specialist will be assigned to committees at the discretion of the division director and department chair.

Clinical 
Full participation in the clinical activities of the gynecologic oncology division is expected. Clinical activities are to be determined by the gynecologic oncology division chief and are expected to include a combination of clinic, inpatient care, and surgery. Outpatient responsibilities may be at VCU Medical Center or off-site at the discretion of the chair and division director.

Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.)                
Participate in department and institutional administrative activities as assigned by the division director and department chair. 

 Required Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
• Completion of ABOG accredited fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology or its equivalent
• Medical license in Virginia
• Potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Completion of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency
• Certification by the American Board of OB/GYN in Gynecologic Oncology; candidates who completed their fellowship recently enough that they are not yet eligible to sit for the exam will be considered with the expectation that they take the certification exams at the earliest opportunity.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. 

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