Description
Division of Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery in New Orleans, LA
Tulane University School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery is currently seeking candidates in the Division of MIS/Bariatric Surgery with a focused commitment to abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive hernia repair, and general surgery. This is a clinical faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank.
This position is intended to support the growth of a comprehensive abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia program. The anticipated clinical practice will consist of approximately 75% hernia repair/abdominal wall reconstruction and 25% general surgery.
Responsibilities will include working with the division to achieve its goals in each mission: administrative, education, research, and clinical. In addition to clinical duties, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the education of fellows, residents, and medical students.
Applicants will be accepted until qualified candidates are identified. Interested applications should be submitted formally by accessing the link:
https://apply.interfolio.com/181675
Questions can be addressed to Dr. Shauna Levy, Division Chief, at slevy10@tulane.edu.
Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates should have satisfactorily completed a training program in general surgery accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and be eligible for licensure in Louisiana. Successful candidates will have completed fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Advanced GI/MIS, or Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with advanced training and/or substantial career experience focused on minimally invasive hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction.
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in minimally invasive and robotic abdominal wall reconstruction techniques, complex ventral and inguinal hernia repair, advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, and general surgery. Experience with bariatric surgery and endoscopic procedures is welcomed but not required.
