Mid-Atlantic HERC

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified transplant surgeon to join our abdominal transplant program. Faculty rank and financial compensation will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

The applicant's primary clinical focus will include kidney and pancreas transplantation, laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy, and multi-organ procurement. The selected candidate will also serve as the Surgical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, with responsibilities that include programmatic leadership, clinical quality oversight, and strategic growth of kidney and pancreas transplant services.

Candidates must be board certified/eligible, have completed an ASTS-approved transplant surgery fellowship, and be eligible for a State of Maryland medical license. The successful candidate should be able to independently perform kidney and pancreas transplants, laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy, and multi-organ procurement. Ideal candidates will have at least 3-4 years of post-fellowship clinical experience. Candidates with experience in pediatric kidney transplantation are encouraged to apply; however, such experience is not required.

Opportunities for involvement in liver transplantation will depend on individual interests. Experience in robotic surgery is preferred but not required. Additional leadership opportunities within the Program in Transplantation may be available based on qualifications.

The Abdominal Organ Transplant Program performs approximately 80-100 liver, 160-180 kidney, and 15-20 kidney-pancreas transplants annually. The University of Maryland has a robust robotic surgery program, including robotic donor nephrectomy, recipient surgery, and hepatobiliary procedures. We also maintain a highly active living donor program for both liver and kidney transplantation.

Faculty members will play an integral role in education, training integrated general surgery residents and transplant fellows, and will have the opportunity to expand their academic and research portfolios toward national and international recognition. The University of Maryland is a world-renowned research institution with a strong foundation in basic, clinical, and translational science. The Department of Surgery is ranked among the top 10 nationally in Blue Ridge NIH funding rankings.

About the Division:
The Division of Transplant Surgery includes 8 full-time and part-time faculty members providing services primarily at the University of Maryland Medical Center, with outreach across the state. The division performs between 350 and 400 organ transplants annually and sponsors a two-year transplant fellowship program. It includes several NIH-funded surgeon-scientists and a Clinical Research Unit actively enrolling patients in over 20 clinical trials. Extensive opportunities exist for both clinical and basic science research collaboration.

Interested candidates should apply through the following link:
https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/umb_faculty+and+post+docs/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=8100108441 with req# ***

Applicants should also send a current CV and a brief statement of academic and clinical interests to:

Chandra Bhati, M.D.
Professor of Surgery
Chief, Division of Transplant Surgery

Director, Program in Abdominal Transplantation
29 South Greene Street
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD 21201
CBhati@som.umaryland.edu

Salary Range: $466,164 - $660,040

The University of Maryland, Baltimore offers a comprehensive benefits package emphasizing wellness, work-life balance, and professional development. Faculty receive generous vacation (4+ weeks annually), paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited sick leave accrual, comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan options, and tuition remission for employees and dependents within the University System of Maryland.

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Expected faculty rank is Assistant Professor or higher, depending on qualifications.

Further information is available at: http://medschool.umaryland.edu/

Qualifications:
Candidates must be board certified/eligible, have completed an ASTS-approved transplant surgery fellowship, and be eligible for a Maryland medical license. The successful candidate must demonstrate independent proficiency in kidney and pancreas transplantation, laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy, and multi-organ procurement. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of post-fellowship clinical experience.

Candidates should be board certified/eligible, or ABS equivalent and a graduate of an ASTS-approved transplant surgery fellowship program, and eligible for a state of Maryland medical license. The successful candidate should be able to perform kidney and pancreas transplants, laparoscopic/robotic donor nephrectomy and multi-organ procurement independently. Experience in robotic surgery is preferred.