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Family Medicine with OB (FPOB) Faculty Opportunity
University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) – Galveston, Texas
UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers. UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state's first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.S. Overall research funding has increased 20% over the past five years to $132 million and UTMB ranks 54th nationally in NIH funding among medical schools. UTMB also ranks as a five-star hospital by Vizient, for superior performance in providing high quality care.
The UTMB Department of Family Medicine was founded as an independent department in 1971 but existed prior to that as a division of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Population Health. Family Medicine faculty provide medical care to Galveston County residents through its three clinics, located on the UTMB Galveston campus, on the western end of Galveston Island, and in Dickinson, Texas, and through its inpatient service at the new Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Additional services are rendered at the Gulf Health Care Center nursing home and the Galveston County Health District's Coastal Health & Wellness. At present the Department includes programs in medical student education, residency, faculty development, and research. The Research Program fosters clinical and educational research and collaboration with on-campus colleagues as well as with colleagues at other esteemed institutions.
FPOB physician faculty members will be expected to provide primary health care to patients including OB, vaginal deliveries, and women's health issues. In addition, all faculty members will mentor, supervise, and train UTMB medical students and residents. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most respected and established Family Medicine Academic Faculty Departments in the state, with plenty of room for growth and advancement.
What UTMB has to offer potential candidates:
- A high quality academic and clinical program.
- Participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education and training.
- Leadership and career advancement opportunities.
- Research participation is highly encouraged and supported.
- Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor or higher level.
- Competitive salary with a generous bonus and benefits package.
Candidate Requirements:
- M.D. or D.O. degree.
- Board Certification or Board Eligible in Family Medicine and OB.
- A strong commitment to patient care, medical student, and resident education.
- S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted state of Texas Medical License.
- 2-3 years of Academic experience is preferred.
Income Package: Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as other potential incentives.
Living in communities served by UTMB Health: UTMB's main campus is located on Galveston Island which is known for its 32 miles of beaches all along the Texas Gulf Coast. Enjoy the island life with moderate temperatures, year-round activities, affordable cost of living and only 50 minutes from all the amenities that Houston has to offer! Enjoy our family culture and collaborative environment while you work, live, & play on sunny Galveston Island! Go to http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/ find out more about Galveston and the surrounding communities.
For more information, please submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to,
Skott Harrington at: saharrin@utmb.edu
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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