Description
The Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Virginia seeks an accomplished open-track pediatric surgeon at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor to build and lead a signature clinical program at UVA Health Children's. We are especially interested in surgeons with an established track record in a defined area of focus, such as fetal surgery and fetal therapy, advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, or chest wall surgery who are ready to grow that program at UVA. We also welcome candidates who propose other programs that would meet the needs of children in Virginia and the region. Rank, tenure status, and compensation will depend upon experience and qualifications.
The successful candidate will provide expert care across the breadth of pediatric general and thoracic surgery and participate in the division's call schedule. They will lead the design and growth of their program in partnership with the Division Chief, Surgeon-in-Chief, Children's Hospital leadership, and colleagues in maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, anesthesiology, radiology, and the pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties. This includes building referral relationships across the Commonwealth and setting program goals and quality metrics. The role also includes teaching medical students and residents, mentoring junior faculty and trainees, and continued scholarship in the candidate's area of focus. Opportunities for clinical, translational, or laboratory research are available. The selected candidate will pursue scholarly achievements with the goal of promotion within the School of Medicine and the University.
UVA Health Children's is ranked as the #1 Children's Hospital in Virginia and is nationally ranked in 9 specialties by U.S. News & World Report. It is verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I Children's Surgery Center. The hospital currently has a 65 bed Level III NICU, 19 bed PICU, an intermediate care unit of up to 6 beds, and 43 acute care beds. An expansion that will double the size of both the PICU and NICU is underway and expected to open in winter 2027-28. A large new outpatient clinic and outpatient surgery building opened in 2014. The Pediatric Surgery practice encompasses a wide variety of complex pediatric surgery cases. All MIS, ECMO, and robotic capabilities are available. All pediatric and pediatric surgical subspecialty and ancillary services are present. The Division of Pediatric Surgery maintains a strong national presence. The University of Virginia Health System has an excellent ACGME accredited General Surgery Residency Program with a strong national reputation.
University of Virginia is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's capital. Charlottesville is repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. with a vibrant university town life, culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, and outdoor activities, etc. This is an excellent clinical, research and teaching environment at one of the top universities in the country.
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree, have completed a residency in General Surgery and an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Surgery, and be board-certified in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Virginia. Candidates will typically have 7 or more years of independent practice after fellowship and an academic record that qualifies them for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the UVA School of Medicine. The candidate should be able to thrive in a collegial and team environment. To be considered for the tenure-eligible position, candidates must demonstrate a sustained record of scholarship consistent with UVA criteria for tenure at the proposed rank.
Preferred qualifications include:
• Recognized expertise and a regional or national reputation in a defined clinical area.
• A track record of building, growing, or leading a clinical program, with measurable outcomes such as volume, referrals, quality, or new services.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, for example with maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, or the pediatric subspecialties.
• Peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and leadership in national societies related to the area of focus.
• A commitment to teaching and to mentoring junior faculty, residents, and students.
Application Instructions
To apply, please visit https://apply.interfolio.com/197035 and provide a cover letter outlining your vision and experience supporting the requirements of the position, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references. For additional information regarding the position, please contact the Division Chief and Surgeon-in-Chief, Ankush Gosain, MD, PhD, MBA, via email [redacted].
The selected candidate will undergo a background check and pre-employment health/drug screening.
