Opportunity for OBGYN Fellow at The University of Kansas Health System

The selected trainee will join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Kansas Health System as a full time Fellow. The trainee will join a robust team of 19 residents, maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic oncology fellows and over thirty faculty to provide evidence-based quality care. As a member of the Specialist Division, it is expected that the Academic Specialist fellow will learn core educational techniques, work with educational specialists in the department to provide didactic, case-based learning and simulation to the Ob/Gyn residents and medical students.  The fellows will also participate in the Academic Excellence Development Program through faculty affairs.  The fellow will continue to build upon the knowledge and skills obtained during residency.  They will manage patients that acutely present to the emergency room as well as a wide range of gynecological problems.  They will continue to develop more advanced technical skills.  The fellow will continue to build leadership and teaching skills as a practicing attending on a service.  Fellows develop competence in operative delivery, complicated vaginal repair including 3^rd and 4^th degree lacerations and technically difficult surgical procedures. They will develop clinical judgment and skills needed for independent practice.  The fellow will serve as the practicing attending and be responsible for the direction and training of the residents and medical students.  The fellow is 80% learner and 20% independent practitioner.  Faculty will provide care on labor and delivery that would include supervision of residents and students as well as consultation to certified nurse midwives. The ambulatory practice includes care in outpatient private clinics. The fellowship provides a competitive benefits package. Appointment is full-time into a one-year fellowship.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants should be board-eligible or board-certified Ob/Gyn physicians or have completed an Ob/Gyn Residency by the start of the fellowship and be eligible for Kansas medical license.
• Desires to enhance skills as an academic medicine physician.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Ambulatory care and inpatient care, including in-house night and weekend Labor and Delivery coverage.
• Provide attendance and presentation at student, resident and fellowship teaching conferences.
• Complete 4-week blocks rotating in clinical care, research, and electives to support fellowship learning.

Interested applicants please send CV and cover letter to Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter, at DDeskin@kumc.edu or call 913.951.7748 

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! 

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