academic maternal fetal medicine - Peoria, IL , USA, United States - University of Illinois at Chicago

    University of Illinois at Chicago
    University of Illinois at Chicago Peoria, IL , USA, United States

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    Academic Maternal Fetal Medicine


    Hiring Department:
    UICOMP-OBGYN


    Location:
    Peoria, IL USA


    Requisition ID:
    Posting Close Date: 7/1/2024


    The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is seeking Maternal Fetal Medicine subspecialists to help build a new academic division under a stable and growing Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

    The full-time positions will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor and ideal for individuals interested in clinical practice, teaching, scholarship, including opportunities for academic leadership.


    Our goal is to attract physician faculty who are dedicated to providing the best care to their patients and enriching the medical education experience of our enthusiastic residents and students.

    We offer faculty the perfect balance of patient care, teaching future physicians, scholarly pursuits, and enjoying the benefits of a flexible work/life program.

    Position Summary


    The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is seeking Maternal Fetal Medicine subspecialists to help build a new academic division under a stable and growing Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

    This is a unique opportunity to advance a strong clinical and academic career in Maternal Fetal Medicine.

    Duties & Responsibilities


    • Provide direct patient care in Maternal Fetal Medicine.
    • Teach, train, mentor, and precept residents and medical students in the context of clinical Maternal Fetal Medicine.
    • Consultative model allowing Maternal Fetal Medicine to attend deliveries if preferred but not required.
    • Supported by 6 APPs, ARDMS certified sonographers, 2 diabetes educators, 2 perinatal nutritionists and a genetic counselor.
    • Works collaboratively with Children's Hospital of Illinois and University of Illinois subspecialties.
    • Develop/delivery academic presentations.
    • Shared call.
    Minimum Qualifications


    • MD or DO
    • Board-certified or board-eligible in Maternal Fetal Medicine
    • Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
    Preferred Qualifications


    • Experience with mentoring and training residents and medical students.
    • Demonstrated ability to produce scholarly activity.


    We offer a competitive salary, generous paid leave, health and dental insurance the same as State of Illinois employees, enrollment in the State University Retirement System pension, including relocation expenses, occurrence-based malpractice coverage, and opportunities for retention bonuses.

    Education and career growth is encouraged with stipends and paid time off for professional development.

    We are located in Peoria, Illinois - a central Illinois city with all the urban amenities, minus the traffic.

    Peoria boasts the largest park district in Illinois with dozens of miles of walking/biking paths, an airport with 11 direct destinations, a vibrant music and arts scene, minor league sports, and a low cost of living.

    The Peoria metro area is home to 375,000 people and just two hours from Chicago and St. Louis.


    Peoria is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, which is among the largest and most diverse public medical schools in the U.S, and our OB/GYN residency program accepts up to four residents per year.


    Academic offices are connected to a quaternary care hospital with a Level I Trauma Center, a Level III NICU, one of the most comprehensive neuroscience centers in the Midwest, and the largest children's hospital in downstate Illinois.

    Faculty also have access to a world-class medical simulation center and library.


    UIC is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty, committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    For fullest consideration, please apply by 06/03/2024, at:


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