UNIV - Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon - Surgery: General Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon at the late Assistant or Associate Professor level to serve in a unique leadership role as the Physician Lead of an established Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP). The Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program ( https://muschealth.org/medical-services/emergency/trauma/turning-the-tide ) began in 2021, and is nationally recognized for its service to patients, research, innovation and leadership. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for academic advancement, meaningful community impact, and leadership in a multidisciplinary initiative aimed at reducing violence-related trauma through intervention, advocacy, and long-term support. MUSC offers a collaborative environment, robust institutional support, and a commitment to improving outcomes for underserved and vulnerable populations. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a leading academic health system and the only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center serving the Lowcountry region of South Carolina-a population of over 900,000. MUSC’s flagship campus includes the main adult hospital and Ashley River Tower, together offering more than 800 inpatient beds and supporting high-acuity surgical care across disciplines. The system is in an exciting phase of clinical expansion, including the recently opened Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital (250 beds) and new state-of-the-art adult and pediatric burn centers scheduled to open within the next academic year. As the region’s primary trauma referral center, MUSC offers unparalleled clinical volume, acuity, and complexity-making it an ideal environment for trauma surgeons committed to academic practice, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Charleston, South Carolina, offers an exceptional quality of life for medical professionals and their families. As a historic coastal city with a growing metropolitan population of over 800,000, Charleston combines academic and clinical opportunity with cultural richness and natural beauty. The city is home to a thriving medical community anchored by MUSC, and supports a collaborative healthcare environment with access to top-tier research, innovation, and patient care. Physicians enjoy a temperate year-round climate, easy access to beaches and outdoor recreation, and a vibrant culinary and arts scene. Charleston also hosts renowned cultural events like the Spoleto Festival USA and offers a range of family-friendly communities with excellent public and private schools. The region's manageable cost of living, strong sense of community, and proximity to both coastal and urban amenities make it an ideal place to build a career-and a life-in medicine.

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina
Minimum of 3 years post-fellowship clinical experience
Demonstrated interest in trauma surgery, public health, and violence prevention
Experience with or strong interest in grant writing and program development
Academic experience and interest in research or community-engaged scholarship
Leadership experience or demonstrated potential for leadership in programmatic or clinical roles

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the HVIP in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
Partner with community-based organizations to develop and implement evidence-based violence prevention strategies
Lead and contribute to grant writing efforts to secure ongoing program funding
Support program evaluation, data collection, and research related to outcomes and impact
Serve as a mentor and educator to trainees interested in public health, trauma, and community-engaged care

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