Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Surgery (NTT) - Kidney Transplant Surgeon

Department of Surgery

The University of Missouri Department of Surgery is seeking a transplant surgeon to lead and grow the central Missouri Region's only Kidney Transplant program, serving a primarily rural patient population.

Teaching responsibilities include general and urologic surgery residents and medical students. Multiple clinical, translational, and basic science research opportunities through the MU Surgical Center for Outcomes Research & Effectiveness (MUSCORE) and the Nextgen Precision Health Center are well resourced and available for growth. In addition to transplant responsibilities, surgeons will be expected to support the overall mission of the Department of Surgery.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with training, qualifications, and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
MD, MD/PHD, DO
General or Urologic Surgery Residency
ASTS accredited transplant fellowship program
UNOS-certified or eligible as a Primary Surgeon.
Eligible to obtain a state medical license

Candidates will be evaluated on:
Non-transplant hepatobiliary surgery is highly desired.

Be prepared to upload a CV

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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