Liver Transplant Medical Director University of Utah Health
Liver Transplant Medical Director University of Utah Health
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The Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah is recruiting a Liver Transplant Medical Director. The Medical Director will collaborate with the surgical directors of Living Liver Donation and Liver Transplantation and Transplant Service Line Director to expand the liver transplant program promote cuttingedge evidencebased clinical services to achieve highquality outcomes and engage with community physicians to ensure regional access for transplanteligible patients. The Medical Director will have a concentrated focus on the delivery of topquality patient services operational excellence and service growth. The individual chosen will also be involved in all clinical and administrative activities of the Liver Transplant Program as well as academic activities of the Department and Division. Unique features of our program include a strong Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Program in collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute our affiliated NCI designated Cancer Center. Our program has a strong focus on Liver Transplant oncology and living donor liver transplant. The individual chosen will demonstrate the ability to thrive within our outstanding multidisciplinary team to provide the best care possible for our patients. Academic track and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. Qualifications Required: Eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of Utah MD with board certification in Hepatology and Transplant hepatology Advanced expertise in Liver Transplant and living liver donation that meets or exceeds OPTN criteria for Directorship. Preferred: Broad capabilities in the medical management of Liver Disease. Proven leader with an integrated approach to care and program growth. Effective collaborator and communicator with referring providers to expand referral network and provide the best possible care for patients. Strong orientation towards patientfocused care quality improvement and team building. Proven ability to actively participate in creating an environment that promotes initiative innovation and continued learning. Demonstration of professional competence and ethical standards that allow the Medical Director to serve as a role model. Engage in the teaching of students residents and fellows in the art and science of liver disease management including transplantation. Promote and support research in hepatology and liver transplantation. Develop an inclusive and equitable environment in which a diverse group of faculty can thrive. Contact for inquiries : Dr. John Fang Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition at To apply online submit CV with a letter of interest describing your research and/or teaching background here : The University of Utah is in beautiful Salt Lake City which offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.5 million residents nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utahs great outdoors are nearby offering worldclass skiing hiking and mountain biking activities in the spectacular surrounding canyons. The city is vibrant and cosmopolitan with theater the arts sports and nightlife. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system downtown library system and increasing diversity. Salt Lake City is home to sizable Latinx and immigrant populations 21.5 and 11.5 of residents respectively). More than a third of Utahs ethnic/racial minorities are children or youth under the age of 18 years and the Salt Lake City School District is now a majorityminority district with one in five Salt Lake County residents speaking a language besides English at home. The International Rescue Committee headquartered in Salt Lake is one of eight national resettlement committees committed to helping people with refugee status thrive in the United States. Per capita Salt Lake City has the 11th largest LGBTQ population in the US and among large US cities has the highest percentage of samesex couples 26 percent) raising children. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability diversity integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.
The Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah is recruiting a Liver Transplant Medical Director. The Medical Director will collaborate with the surgical directors of Living Liver Donation and Liver Transplantation and Transplant Service Line Director to expand the liver transplant program promote cuttingedge evidencebased clinical services to achieve highquality outcomes and engage with community physicians to ensure regional access for transplanteligible patients. The Medical Director will have a concentrated focus on the delivery of topquality patient services operational excellence and service growth. The individual chosen will also be involved in all clinical and administrative activities of the Liver Transplant Program as well as academic activities of the Department and Division. Unique features of our program include a strong Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Program in collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute our affiliated NCI designated Cancer Center. Our program has a strong focus on Liver Transplant oncology and living donor liver transplant. The individual chosen will demonstrate the ability to thrive within our outstanding multidisciplinary team to provide the best care possible for our patients. Academic track and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. Qualifications Required: Eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of Utah MD with board certification in Hepatology and Transplant hepatology Advanced expertise in Liver Transplant and living liver donation that meets or exceeds OPTN criteria for Directorship. Preferred: Broad capabilities in the medical management of Liver Disease. Proven leader with an integrated approach to care and program growth. Effective collaborator and communicator with referring providers to expand referral network and provide the best possible care for patients. Strong orientation towards patientfocused care quality improvement and team building. Proven ability to actively participate in creating an environment that promotes initiative innovation and continued learning. Demonstration of professional competence and ethical standards that allow the Medical Director to serve as a role model. Engage in the teaching of students residents and fellows in the art and science of liver disease management including transplantation. Promote and support research in hepatology and liver transplantation. Develop an inclusive and equitable environment in which a diverse group of faculty can thrive. Contact for inquiries : Dr. John Fang Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition at To apply online submit CV with a letter of interest describing your research and/or teaching background here : The University of Utah is in beautiful Salt Lake City which offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.5 million residents nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utahs great outdoors are nearby offering worldclass skiing hiking and mountain biking activities in the spectacular surrounding canyons. The city is vibrant and cosmopolitan with theater the arts sports and nightlife. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system downtown library system and increasing diversity. Salt Lake City is home to sizable Latinx and immigrant populations 21.5 and 11.5 of residents respectively). More than a third of Utahs ethnic/racial minorities are children or youth under the age of 18 years and the Salt Lake City School District is now a majorityminority district with one in five Salt Lake County residents speaking a language besides English at home. The International Rescue Committee headquartered in Salt Lake is one of eight national resettlement committees committed to helping people with refugee status thrive in the United States. Per capita Salt Lake City has the 11th largest LGBTQ population in the US and among large US cities has the highest percentage of samesex couples 26 percent) raising children. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability diversity integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.
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