The University of Iowa is Seeking a Pediatric Urologist

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY seeks to recruit a urologist specializing in Pediatric Urology. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. 

Requirements: 

• MD/DO or equivalent degree 

• Completion of an accredited urology residency program 

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Urology 

• License or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Iowa 

• Prior teaching experience is desired 

• Fellowship training in a preferred sub-specialty is desired 

• Tenure track candidates must demonstrate research experience with evidence of scholarly productivity at the University level 

Opportunity Overview: 

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital pediatric urology service is staffed by Iowa’s only team of board-certified pediatric urologists. We are ranked among the nation’s top 50 programs by U.S. News & World Report, with a long history of advancing the field of pediatric urology through innovative patient care and forward-looking research. Our pediatric urology team serves patients at our main Iowa City campus as well as at outreach locations in Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Bettendorf, and Dubuque. 

Established in 1919, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital. Our state-of-the-art, 205-bed main facility in Iowa City, opened in 2017 and built using a patient- and family-centered design, includes eight operating rooms, six procedure suites, and Iowa’s only Level 4 NICU. Our team of more than 200 pediatric physicians and dentists and more than 100 advanced practice providers serves over 100,000 patients each year at our main Iowa City location and at four outreach locations around the state. As part of UI Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center, we perform groundbreaking research while training the next generation of pediatric healthcare professionals. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is known across the nation as the home of the “Hawkeye Wave,” the most heartwarming tradition in college athletics. 

Position Highlights: 

• Work with Iowa’s only team of board-certified pediatric urologists 

• Provide care at Iowa’s comprehensive children’s hospital, ranked among the nation’s top 50 programs 

• Participate in cutting-edge research and contribute to advancements in pediatric urology 

• Serve a diverse patient population across multiple locations, including the main Iowa City campus and outreach sites 

Compensation and Support: 

• Competitive base salary and benefits package 

• Relocation assistance 

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources for research and patient care 

• Opportunity to contribute to academic and clinical leadership in pediatric urology 

The University of Iowa Health System (UI Health) is a comprehensive academic medical center affiliated with the University of Iowa, encompassing UI Hospitals & Clinics, UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, and UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. Established with a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education, UI Health serves as a hub for healthcare innovation in Iowa and beyond. UI Hospitals & Clinics, the flagship hospital of UI Health, is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States and has been recognized as the 11th best employer for diversity in the healthcare sector, underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We offer specialized care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and organ transplantation.

As Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, we provide advanced treatments and therapies, integrating research discoveries into patient care to improve outcomes and quality of life. Our research enterprise is led by the Carver College of Medicine, renowned for its pioneering discoveries and advancements in biomedical sciences. Faculty and researchers at the Carver College of Medicine conduct groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer biology, neuroscience, genetics, and public health. This research not only expands scientific knowledge but also translates into innovative treatments and therapies that benefit patients worldwide.