Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston, Massachusetts, are seeking a Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology to lead our OB/GYN department and to serve as the academic leader for Tufts Medicine.  This Chair will play a pivotal leadership role in growing and shaping the strategy and operations of women’s health across our system. The Tufts Medical Center Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports directly to the President of the Faculty Practice and the Dean/Chief Academic Officer.

The Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology will be responsible for advancing the strategic vision for Tufts Medical Center’s OB/GYN programs and building and integrating the OB/GYN services for Tufts Medicine. In this role, they will coordinate and collaborate with the leaders of the related services, supporting strategic imperatives of the academic mission within our system including basic and clinical research, undergraduate and graduate medical education, and faculty development.

The Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology will promote the continual assessment of health equity, and partner with an administrative leadership dyad to establish strategies and tactics that ensure equitable access for all populations and communities to OB/GYN services at Tufts Medicine. The Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology will lead the development of practices that focus on continuous quality improvement, efficient clinical delivery, and maximizing patient value. Working closely with clinical and operational leaders across Tufts Medicine, the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology will ensure Tufts Medicine remains at the forefront of alternative payment models and maintaining value added relationships with industry and payor partners.

Tufts Medicine is committed to reproductive health and all the subspecialties needed to support people throughout their life course. Our specialty practices in Boston, Braintree and Norwood provide holistic OB/GYN care to our communities.  The establishment of the Asian Access OB/GYN Clinic reflects the commitment to culturally sensitive healthcare, offering services in various languages to meet the unique needs of the community. The Maternal Fetal Medicine program supports families facing high-risk pregnancies. Our gynecology specialists in family planning, minimally invasive surgery, and urogynecology work across our system, providing care close to home whenever possible.  Finally, our gynecology oncology division plays a prominent role in the cancer program and supports all of Tufts Medicine as well as providing care as far north as Portsmouth, New Hampshire and throughout Massachusetts.

Department Research & Education

• Department faculty and residents are actively involved in many clinical trials and laboratory research projects with the goal of advancing all facets of reproductive healthcare. Areas are broad but include diabetes in pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, preeclampsias, HPV prevention, gender disparities in academic medicine, medical education, food is medicine research, and inequities in access to healthcare and healthcare policy.
• Our Mother Infant Research Institute (MIRI) focuses on the lifelong effects of pregnancy and the unique biological relationship between parent and child. MIRI aims to enhance health by building a multidisciplinary community. We envision a future where parents can make informed decisions for their and their children’s long-term health through advanced diagnostics and personalized treatments.
• Research is supported by the Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the largest CTSI in the United States.
• We are the principal teaching health system for Tufts University School of Medicine. The Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology may be eligible for an Endowed Chair within Tufts University School of Medicine for academic and administrative roles and is the academic chair for all Tufts faculty from Maine to Massachusetts.
• Tufts Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine endeavor to train tomorrow’s leaders in healthcare, supporting a cohort of 24 OB/GYN residents at our main campus. Additionally, we offer Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecology Oncology Fellowship programs.

Who You Are:

• A physician executive leader with a successful track record of program development and academic success in OB/GYN programs.
• A mentor with a proven track record of supporting the professional and academic accomplishments of others.
• Board certified in at least one OB/GYN specialty.
• Eligible for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Knowledgeable in healthcare quality, resource/financial management of a large organization, outcomes improvement, patient safety, and positive patient experience. 
• Able to build and foster effective teams that are diverse and inclusive and that are focused on advancing the Vision and Mission of the OB/GYN Department and respective services.
• Capable of promoting an environment of accountability and continuous performance improvement by establishing and monitoring concrete performance measures to drive achievement of targeted outcomes.
• Committed to network development, growth, operational efficiency, and system integration across academic and community-based practices.
• An innovative thinker regarding the future of academic medicine and community engagement.
• A person of impeccable values, ethical standards, and moral compass with high emotional intelligence and superb written and verbal communication skills.

About Tufts Medicine:

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for TUSM. The strong relationship between Tufts Medicine and TUSM is evident in our governance, academic and research structure. Tufts Medicine is comprised of the following clinical entities:

• Tufts Medicine Professional Group (TMPG)
• Tufts Medicine Integrated Network (TMIN)
• Tufts Medical Center
• Lowell General Hospital
• MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
• Tufts Care at Home

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Responsibility: We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creative an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our patients. We warmly welcome all candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality.  

Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to send a Cover Letter and CV to:

Michael Martin
Physician Executive Recruiter
Email: michael.martin1@tuftsmedicine.org
https://careers.tuftsmedicine.org/us/en