Duke University Health System
Division Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery-Duke Health Durham NC
Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Division Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery – Duke Health Durham, NC
Join the Department of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center as the Division Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Candidates must hold the academic rank of Professor or Associate Professor, and be board certified in colon and rectal surgery with completion of a colon and rectal surgery fellowship. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognized leader with an outstanding record of clinical excellence, research achievement, educational accomplishment, and mentorship. Highly desirable attributes include involvement in national committees or professional societies, prior experience in faculty recruitment and retention, and development of clinical programs.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and guide a strategic vision for a new Division within a world‑class health system experiencing significant clinical growth.
Key Components of the Chief’s Role
Providing strategic vision and leadership to the Division.
Fostering an environment of innovation, scholarship, and collaboration.
Overseeing the recruitment, retention, and mentorship of faculty, staff, and trainees while advancing Duke’s core values.
Cultivating the Division’s research portfolio, supporting basic science, translational, and clinical research, and encouraging cross‑disciplinary collaborations within and beyond the Department of Surgery.
Overseeing the continued growth of educational programs for medical students and residents, and developing a colon and rectal surgery fellowship to train the next generation of leaders.
Recruiting 3–5 new colorectal surgeons over the next 3–5 years.
Key Information About Colon and Rectal Surgery at Duke
The staff comprises six faculty members and six APPs, all highly skilled with expertise in all colon and rectal surgical diseases.
Care is provided across four surgical hospitals (Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and the Durham VA) with a high volume of complex open and MIS abdominal surgery – opportunities exist to expand into endoscopy, benign anorectal, and pelvic floor practices.
The Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Regional, and Duke Raleigh Centers provide comprehensive cancer multidisciplinary clinics and research opportunities.
The Duke Health network offers collaborative care across surgical specialties and highly specialized operative adjuncts (e.g., intra‑operative radiation therapy, advanced gastrointestinal procedures).
Location Duke University is located in the greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, offering a vibrant community with diverse residential options, social activities, and nightlife. The Triangle’s three major academic institutions and Research Triangle Park create a culturally diverse, economically prosperous region.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—all voices are heard, and all members feel secure and welcome.
Application Instructions To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select “SUBMIT APPLICATION,” and complete the application questions.
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This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and guide a strategic vision for a new Division within a world‑class health system experiencing significant clinical growth.
Key Components of the Chief’s Role
Providing strategic vision and leadership to the Division.
Fostering an environment of innovation, scholarship, and collaboration.
Overseeing the recruitment, retention, and mentorship of faculty, staff, and trainees while advancing Duke’s core values.
Cultivating the Division’s research portfolio, supporting basic science, translational, and clinical research, and encouraging cross‑disciplinary collaborations within and beyond the Department of Surgery.
Overseeing the continued growth of educational programs for medical students and residents, and developing a colon and rectal surgery fellowship to train the next generation of leaders.
Recruiting 3–5 new colorectal surgeons over the next 3–5 years.
Key Information About Colon and Rectal Surgery at Duke
The staff comprises six faculty members and six APPs, all highly skilled with expertise in all colon and rectal surgical diseases.
Care is provided across four surgical hospitals (Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and the Durham VA) with a high volume of complex open and MIS abdominal surgery – opportunities exist to expand into endoscopy, benign anorectal, and pelvic floor practices.
The Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Regional, and Duke Raleigh Centers provide comprehensive cancer multidisciplinary clinics and research opportunities.
The Duke Health network offers collaborative care across surgical specialties and highly specialized operative adjuncts (e.g., intra‑operative radiation therapy, advanced gastrointestinal procedures).
Location Duke University is located in the greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, offering a vibrant community with diverse residential options, social activities, and nightlife. The Triangle’s three major academic institutions and Research Triangle Park create a culturally diverse, economically prosperous region.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—all voices are heard, and all members feel secure and welcome.
Application Instructions To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select “SUBMIT APPLICATION,” and complete the application questions.
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