Description
Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Marshall University - Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Huntington, West Virginia
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is seeking a visionary and collaborative physician for the position of Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
The Opportunity
The Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology oversees all operational and programmatic aspects of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, including clinical, research and educational activities. Responsibilities include strategic planning, management of budgets and resources, recruitment and mentorship of faculty and trainees and advancement of innovative, patient-centered models of care. The Chair promotes excellence in women’s health outcomes, strengthens residency and medical student education and supports scholarly activity through research, grants, publications and regional and national collaboration.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an obstetrician-gynecologist or OB-GYN subspecialist with at least five years of experience as a faculty member in academic medicine and demonstrated success in leadership roles that may include faculty and student mentorship, strategic planning, fiscal management, academic recruitment, and organizational development. The candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD or equivalent) degree with board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology or applicable subspecialty and be eligible for medical licensure in West Virginia. Familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities associated with rural health and community-based research is helpful.
The Organization
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is a comprehensive academic department providing a full spectrum of women’s health services across all stages of life. The department includes general obstetrics and gynecology as well as subspecialty expertise in areas such as maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic surgery, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology and reproductive health. Faculty and resident physicians provide care at Marshall Health Network - Cabell Huntington Hospital and ambulatory sites across
the region, supporting both tertiary and community-based women’s health services.
The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is a state-supported, community-based medical school that partners with 19 hospitals throughout the region to fulfill its mission of education, service and care. The faculty and administration are committed to providing high-quality medical education and residency training, emphasizing primary care at a relatively modest cost with both self-reliance and community support. Specializing in rural health issues, Marshall emphasizes the recruitment of students from rural West Virginia and placing graduates in clinical practice in rural areas.
The Location
Based in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University is in an attractive tri-state region bordering Kentucky and Ohio. The relationship between the university and Huntington is extraordinarily positive. West Virginia offers four distinct seasons and is widely recognized as the outdoor recreation capital of the eastern United States.
Nominations and inquiries are greatly appreciated, please contact:
Ellen Lockhart, MD, Principal
Rachael Burns, Vice President
Charlotte Tinsley, Consultant
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