Division Chief, Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is seeking a Division Director who will lead the clinical, administrative, educational, and research goals of the division of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate skills in supervising and mentoring faculty, ensuring high quality in-patient and ambulatory clinical care delivery, and have a demonstrated commitment to the academic mission including teaching and leadership in resident and medical student education.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Specific duties of the Division Chief include the following leadership, clinical, academic, and administrative duties :

• In partnership with the Chair of the Department, develop a comprehensive strategy and plan for the growth and development of the division’s clinical, educational, and research activities which currently includes academic generalist faculty practicing at 4 locations.
• In partnership with the Chair of the Department and Chief Administrative Officer, manage the Administrative, Finance, Research, and Clinical operations for the division.
• Effectively leads the Division toward excellence in the conduct of teaching, research, patient care delivery, administrative services, and community commitment.
• In partnership with the Chair of the Department, encourage faculty involvement in regional and national educational, professional, research, and policy committees with organizations such as the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), the Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology (SASGOG), the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG), and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).
• Create a culture that encourages faculty promotion by prioritizing development and engagement in clinical research, national service, and scholarly publication.
• Develop the division’s faculty with emphasis on delivering evidence-based patient-centered care and encouraging growth in other aspects of the academic mission including teaching and research.
• Participate in the direct supervision and training of faculty, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in in-house labor and delivery call coverage

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME obstetrics and gynecology residency. Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Meet criteria / qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Qualify for appointment at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School
• Medical licensure by the State of Massachusetts will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Demonstrated leadership skills necessary to complement and expand the existing clinical and academic programs
• Minimum of eight years of post-residency clinical experience, including at least 4 years in an academic practice
• At least four years of leadership experience
• The position will hold the faculty rank of Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
30+ days ago