Description
Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks a Gastroenterologist. Appointment rank is open and may be to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. Appointment rank to Instructor of Pediatrics (non-tenure or clinical track) may also be considered. The individual selected will join the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology and Nutrition to provide patient care, teaching, and consultative services as a pediatric gastroenterologist. The Division has 10 other faculty engaged in clinical and basic science research, teaching and a full range of clinical activities, a well-established ACGME-accredited fellowship program, a strong collaboration with Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Radiology, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Anesthesia and a variety of other ancillary services.
Requirements:
Must hold a MD/DO degree, or equivalent
Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics, or equivalent
Board certified or eligible Pediatric Gastroenterology
License or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa
Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
Desirable qualifications:
Expertise in pediatric gastroenterology
Experience in patient-oriented research
Teaching competence in pediatrics for medical students and residents
Evidence of scholarly activity
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is one of the nation’s top medical schools. It is ranked No. 41 in research in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report listing of “Best Graduate Schools,” and it is ranked No. 16 in National Institutes of Health funding among public institutions by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is currently ranked No. 25 in NIH funding among all public pediatric departments nationwide.
The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics comprises the medical staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital and home to the state’s only accredited Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital trains 47 pediatric resident physicians. University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is the only hospital in Iowa to be nationally ranked for children’s care by the U.S. News and World Report. Inpatient care and endoscopic procedures are provided at the brand new 190-bed State-of-the art Children’s Hospital. A newly renovated outpatient clinic has opened in August 2017.
For more information contact:
Aliye Uc, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology and Nutrition
Visit us on the web at: www.uichildrens.org.
To apply for this position please visit the University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu , requisition number 74564.
University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.
