Gastroenterologists at OSU

As Columbus, Ohio continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, we here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center continue to grow as well! 

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center under the leadership of Dr. George Papachristou is actively growing our talented and diverse group of faculty.  Increasing our team is vital to the planned expansion of our medical center (see below for details) with the continued growth of Columbus, Ohio.  These new facilities will enable us to continue delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in state-of-the-art centers while educating diverse and sought-after health professionals.  Come and become a part of something special!

Current opportunities:

• General Gastroenterologists (comprehensive GI)
• Motility/Neuro Gastroenterologists
• Hepatology/Liver Transplant focused Gastroenterologists
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease focused Gastroenterologists
• Medical Pancreatology focused Gastroenterologists

Our positions: 

• Academic positions that emphasize patient care, fellowship training, and basic or clinical research. 
• Several tracks to choose from to align with your goals and your passions:  Clinical Scholar, Clinical Excellence and Clinical Educator. 
• All academic positions have requirements that lead to promotion from Assistant, Associate and full Professor.

Why work for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

• The OSU Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is ranked in the top 50 programs by S. News and World Report
• A growing division of 39 faculty (37 physicians and 2 basic sciences) covering all academic aspects of GI
• GHN Fellowship program one of the largest in the country with 6 fellows per year
• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is Central Ohio’s Academic Leader
• Ranked one of “America’s Best Hospitals" by S. News and World Report for over 30 consecutive years
• Voted one of Central Ohio’s “Best Places to Work” by Columbus Business First”
• For 30+ years, recognized as a national leader in quality outcomes and patient safety.
• One of the largest health care programs in the state and the only academic medical center in central Ohio

Why live in Columbus, Ohio:

• 8 million population base with diverse cultural, sports, dining and recreational opportunities: Cost of Living is LOW
• Recently voted the #1 IT city in the nation surpassing Silicon Valley
• Home to several Fortune 500 companies
• Ranks in Money magazine’s picks as one of the ten best big cities
• 2nd fastest growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest : 14^th largest city in the nation
• Consistently ranked in the top ten in nearly every category: Economic growth, affordable cost of living, restaurants, shopping, school systems, great place to raise a family, things to do

Our planned growth at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

• Main campus: New construction of a state-of-the-art 830-bed hospital tower, a biomedical research tower,   and a Health Sciences building that will house the College of Medicine
• Around the city: Construction of 2 newly designed ambulatory care centers in New Albany and Dublin  now completed and open!  This is in addition to our 5 established ambulatory care centers located in various areas of the city.

To learn more about our Division, please contact:

Dr. George Papachristou
Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
amy.schierloh@osumc.edu

For consideration, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Kam Carlberg, Faculty Recruiter
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center  
kamala.carlberg@osumc.edu

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus