Open Rank – Urogynecologist & URPS Fellowship Program Director

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation according toU.S. News & World Report. The Morsani College of Medicines Tier 1 status is a testament to its world-class research and educational programs reflecting USFs continuous growth and rapid rise in the national rankings. Over the past decade spanning from fiscal year 2014 to 2024 the college has experienced a remarkable 158% increase in research funding from the National Institutes of Health and a 212% increase in total research funding. This achievement also builds upon USFs standing as a leading national research institution. The university attained a record-breaking$738 million in research fundingfor fiscal year 2024. USF also recently reached a historical milestone by becoming the first public university in Florida in 40 years to beinvited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities a group of the top 3% of universities in the U.S. and Canada.

In partnership with Tampa General Hospital the USF Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to be ranked#5in the nation and#1in Florida a reflection of our leadership in clinical care education and innovation.

Position Summary:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida (USF) is actively recruiting to fill an Open Rank academic position within the division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. This board certified fellowship-trained urogynecologist will join our busy Urogynecology/URPS Division. Preference will be given to a candidate with academic experience and expertise to fill leadership roles within the division including an open position for a URPS fellowship director.

The primary focus of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Urogynecologist will be the clinical care of urogynecologic patients at USF supervision and teaching of urogynecology fellows ob-gyn residents and medical students and conducting of clinical research. Clinical responsibilities will include office practice in urogynecology office-based procedures and gynecologic surgery.

The USF Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is home to four ACGME-accredited fellowship programs URPS Maternal-Fetal Medicine Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Endocrinology as well as a highly regarded OB/GYN residency program with 7 trainees per year. The department fosters a strong academic community dedicated to advancing womens health through excellence in clinical care education and research.

Clinical Care Provide comprehensive Urogynecology care including both ambulatory and inpatient services with a commitment to excellence in patient outcomes and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Education & Mentorship Teach and mentor medical students residents and fellows through lectures clinical teaching surgical training and bedside instruction. Actively contribute to shaping the next generation of physicians and subspecialists.

Fellowship Leadership Serve as Program Director for the ACGME-accredited Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (URPS) fellowship. The Program Director must meet and maintain ACGME and institutional qualifications for this role and will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing the educational curriculum.
• Overseeing program administration and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Supervising and developing faculty educators.
• Evaluating and supporting fellows to ensure their success in training and professional development.
• Scholarship & Service Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to the academic mission of the department through research publications and professional presentations. Provide academic advising and career guidance to learners.
• Administration & Leadership Participate in departmental college and university service. Represent the department as appropriate in institutional initiatives and external professional activities.

MINIMUM:

• Must possess an MD or MD/Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution and be board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Candidates will have successfully completed a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching academic research and service.
• For Associate/Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
• Must hold or be eligible for a full unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required. To perform this position the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full un-restricted FL Medical License maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties.
• Board certified fellowship-trained urogynecologist.