Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical - Surgery, General

Join the prestigious Division and Department of Surgery at the University of Miami. As an Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical - General Surgery, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, shaping the next generation of surgeons, and advancing clinical and academic practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-, post-, and intraoperative care for patients.
• Perform advanced open and laparoscopic surgeries across diverse general surgery domains.
• Develop a robust clinical and academic general surgery practice.
• Teach and mentor surgical residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Oversee outpatient offices and clinics, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
• Offer on-call coverage and support services, including rehabilitation, nutrition, psychological support, and prevention programs.

Primary Areas of Expertise

This position encompasses the management of surgical conditions in the following areas:

• Alimentary tract
• Abdomen and contents
• Breast, skin, and soft tissue
• Head and neck surgery, including trauma, vascular, and oncologic disorders
• Vascular and endocrine systems
• Surgical oncology, including multimodal cancer management
• Trauma management and comprehensive critical care

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates must possess specialized knowledge and experience in:

• Diagnosing and managing preoperative, operative, and postoperative care.
• Providing complete care for critically ill patients in emergency and ICU settings.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completed a one-year fellowship in a surgical specialty.
• Eligibility for a Florida Medical License and DEA License.
• Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in open and laparoscopic surgery.

Why Join Us?

At the University of Miami, you’ll work in a cutting-edge environment with opportunities to impact patient care and surgical education profoundly. Collaborate with a passionate team and contribute to advancements in surgical techniques and patient outcomes.

UHealth – University of Miami Health System, powered by the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, is growing our footprint to expand our services where you live, work and play. As the only academic-based health system in the region, UHealth offers world-class care and leads in revolutionary research and life-changing results.

Opening in mid 2025, UHealth at SoLé Mia will bring high-quality academic medicine to the communities of North Miami, Aventura and the surrounding areas from our expert physicians and staff, including those from NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number-one eye hospital in the nation; urological treatments from the Desai Sethi Urology Institute; top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs and a wide range of specialty care.

The expansive seven-story facility will feature 370,000 square feet of space on a nearly 10-acre site, including an open green space with a reflection garden and views of the ocean and lagoons for those receiving extended services.