Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology (Decatur) - SMS-3597

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will assume responsibility for active participation in the development and delivery of all instructional and clinical activities in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

Requirements

Completion of an approved residency in obstetrics and gynecology.
Board certified or eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois.
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing evaluation and modification of the medical student and resident graduate medical curriculum.
Conduct seminars, rounds, discussions, etc., on a regular basis with medical students, residents, and faculty.
Provide student evaluations of learning modules during each clinical medical student clerkship rotation.
Serve as a resident fellow, and student mentor when requested by the Clerkship Director, Residency Program Director, or Chair.
Participate in continuing medical education programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology at local and national levels.
Serve as academic advisor for undergraduate students in Springfield.
Actively participate in the SIU Medicine Mission with emphasis on clinical teaching as well as patient care.
Hold appointments or committee assignments on state and national medical societies and hospital committees as assigned.
Provide, as assigned, 24-hour in house call shift coverage. Supervise OB/GYN residents and medical students as needed.
Develop an active general obstetrics and gynecology private practice with emphasis on providing the highest quality of care that is evidence based and maintaining and following the guidelines, metrics, electronic prescribing and quality measurers as determined by SIU Medicine and the Department of OB/GYN, as directed by the Chair.
Staff resident clinics and surgical cases as assigned.
Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
Conduct basic/clinical research projects and quality projects suitable for peer review publications.
Participate in various departmental meetings and activities related to overall departmental operations.
Serve on committees as designated by the Department Chair or Dean.
Provide consultative assistance to local, state and national government agencies when requested by