Fellowship Director - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (CHS)

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Fellowship Director for the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. This division is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Physicians in this division provide a broad range of basic and specialized medical and surgical services related to complex pelvic floor disorders. The role involves participating in clinical services initiatives of the UW Health System, providing a broad spectrum of distinctive gynecologic care, and overseeing the development of clinical niches. The position also includes supervising and training faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students, and collaborating with colleagues from urology, colorectal surgery, and GI medicine to advance the pelvic floor disorders program. The fellowship program has been in existence for 6 years and is cross-disciplinary with fellowship-trained urologists and dedicated pelvic floor colorectal surgeons contributing to the educational environment. The Fellowship Program Director will be responsible for the organization and oversight of the fellowship educational program, implementation of policies and procedures, maintenance of documentation for ACGME and the Graduate Medical Education office, and direct teaching involvement. The role also includes providing oversight to the department fellowship coordinator. Clinical responsibilities involve patient care at UW Health and Meriter Hospitals, managing complex pelvic floor disorders, full-time call for urogynecology patients and consults, and building an advanced sub-specialty practice. The position will also work with Gynecologic Oncology and Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology Divisions to assess advanced gynecologic disease. The incumbent will participate in community service at the department, school, and institution levels. Academic responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, including simulation lab training and developing advanced skills metrics. The candidate will oversee resident and fellow training in the operating room, clinic, and inpatient unit. This position is identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations and requires a caregiver check. Applicants will be considered for Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), or Professor (CHS) titles based on experience and qualifications. This posting is simultaneous with JR#10011823, and only one vacancy exists.

Requirements

Completion of a four-year approved/accredited residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn).
Board certified or eligible (BC/BE) in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Completion of a three-year board approved fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (FPMRS)/ Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery URPS.
BC/BE FPMRS/ URPS.
At least four years of post-fellowship Ob/Gyn experience.
MD or DO degree.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience with pelvic floor surgery.
A track record as an accomplished academic urogynecologist.
Candidates for Associate Professor (CHS) or Professor (CHS) must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track.

Responsibilities

Organization and oversight of the fellowship educational program.
Implementation of all necessary policies and procedures.
Maintenance of all required documentation and correspondence with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the University Hospital Graduate Medical Education office, and the Ob-Gyn Vice Chair of Education.
Direct responsibility and teaching involvement with Ob-Gyn.
Providing oversight and direction to the department fellowship coordinator.
Participating in the care of patients at the UW Health and Meriter Hospitals.
Management of complex pelvic floor disorders.
Full-time call for urogynecology patients and consults.
Continue to build an advanced sub-specialty practice.
Working with the Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn Onc) and Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ASOG) Divisions, assessing advanced gynecologic disease.
Participate in opportunities for community service at the department, school, and institution levels appropriate to the tenure/CHS faculty rank.
Active participant in the clinical, research, and academic service in the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Division in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Initiate and participate in clinical research studies, as well as quality and outcome programs.
Participation in teaching programs related to medical students, residents and fellowships.
Responsibilities in the simulation lab, developing advanced skills and metrics for learners.
Oversee the training of residents and fellows in the operating room, clinic, and inpatient unit.
Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
Working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.