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Academic Program Director - Gastroenterology

Mizzou, Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65203

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Academic Program Director - Gastroenterology Pay Competitive Location Columbia/Missouri Employment type Full-Time Job Description

Req#: J6tRMPNjwp The University of Missouri School of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology General Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Director The University of Missouri School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is seeking a Program Director to lead our well-established, ACGME accredited General GI Fellowship Program. This is a full-time role, with sixty-five percent of the time being clinical and the remaining time established as protected time for execution of directorship responsibilities and administration. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! About Us: The Missouri Digestive Health Center offers six lines of service with a specialized team of physicians, nurses, and researchers who are highly trained and dedicated to digestive health. These lines of service include innovative advanced and therapeutic endoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, liver diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, neuromuscular and swallowing disorders, and nutritional sciences. The Division of Gastroenterology hosts two additional fellowships including non-ACGME-accredited clinical hepatology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. About Our Fellowship Program The gastroenterology fellowship program has a long history of graduating outstanding gastroenterologists. Graduates of our training program are in private practice and academic programs throughout the country. Our program is designed to provide opportunities for fellows to develop clinical competence in the broad field of gastroenterology, including hepatology, endoscopy, clinical nutrition, and GI oncology. In keeping with ACGME requirements, a minimum of 18 months of clinical experience is required, including the equivalent of 5 months of hepatology. The other 18 months of training is dedicated to elective fields of clinical training and to research intended to enhance competency. Job Details: Duties will be divided

65% Clinical responsibilities 25% Protected time to complete fellowship director duties 10% Professional development

Program Director Responsibilities

Develop, oversee, and improve the GI Fellowship Program by implementing changes based on the current accreditation requirements. Prepare for re-accreditation site visits and reviews by the ACGME Review Committees. Mentorship of the Associate Program Director.

Division Providers:

Physicians: 10 APPs: 1

Locations:

MU University Hospital Harry S. Truman VA Hospital Fairview Digestive Health Center

Out-patient Schedule:

Roughly even mix of time spent on procedures and clinic 1.5 days administrative time

Call:

Up to 8 weeks per year

Required Qualifications: 3+ years experience as a board-certified Gastroenterologist in a program with an ACGME-accredited GI fellowship. MD/DO, Board-certified in gastroenterology. For the purposes of this application, board-certified/board-eligible are considered experienced. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience as a Program Director or Associate Program Director. Experience in any of the following interest areas:

IBD Motility Nutrition General Gastroenterology Advanced Endoscopy

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Community Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits. Our Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. EEO IS THE LAW To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), please use the following links: EEO is the Law English Version

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. EEO is the Law Spanish Version EEO is the Law Chinese Version Vaccination Statement After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption. All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption. Thank you for helping us to create the safest environment possible for our colleagues, students and our patients by protecting yourself and others through COVID-19 vaccination. About the company The University of Missouri is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri.

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