Unit School of Medicine Department of OBGYN
Mission or Goal of Unit
The mission of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is to provide the highest quality clinical care in both general and specialty Obstetrics and Gynecology to central Virginia. In addition to the clinical mission, the department has the allied goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical education in the field and advancing the field through basic and clinical research.
Chief Purpose of this Position
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking qualified candidates to provide specialty care in gynecologic oncology to patients at VCU Health. This position is designed to provide care in gynecologic oncology within the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, including surgery, in- and outpatient consultation, chemotherapy, and in- and outpatient management of patients with gynecologic cancers. The position will include participation in student and resident education as well as in the departments clinical research activities.
Position Responsibilities
Teaching
• The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities to include actively participating in the departments educational activities with particular attention to educating students and residents in their core educational objectives in gynecologic oncology.
Research
• The person filling the position is encouraged to initiate clinical research projects. • They are expected to participate in and facilitate other department research and contribute to scholarly publications and presentations.
Service
• The faculty member will serve on departmental hospital and university committees as necessary as well as in a professional capacity in their field. • The gynecologic oncology specialist will be assigned to committees at the discretion of the division director and department chair.
Clinical
• Full participation in the clinical activities of the gynecologic oncology division is expected. • Clinical activities are to be determined by the gynecologic oncology division chief and are expected to include a combination of clinic, inpatient care, and surgery. • Outpatient responsibilities may be at VCU Medical Center or off-site at the discretion of the chair and division director.
Other
• Participate in department and institutional administrative activities as assigned by the division director and department chair.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Completion of ABOG accredited fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology or its equivalent • Eligible for medical license in Virginia • Potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
• Completion of an ACGME accredited OBGYN residency • Demonstrated talent and experience in teaching and commitment to research and patient care • Board Certification by the American Board of OBGYN in Gynecologic Oncology • Robotics training in minimally invasive surgery is encouraged
Rank
Open
Tenure
Ineligible
Months
12 months
Contact Information
Name: Ashley Krauss Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org