Clinical Instructor (Fellow) | OBGYN

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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Ob Gyn

Department Summary:

Mission or Goal of Unit

The mission of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department is to
provide the highest quality clinical care in both general and
specialty Obstetrics and Gynecology to central Virginia. In
addition to the clinical mission, the department has the allied
goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical education in
the field and advancing the field through basic and clinical
research.

The Department is committed to fostering a climate where the
success of all people are supported and celebrated. Department
faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their
profession and to the University Community.

Chief Purpose of this position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking qualified
candidates to provide specialty care in General Obstetrics and
Gynecology at VCU Health. This position is designed to provide care
primarily in general Obstetrics and Gynecology, including surgery,
in- and outpatient consultation and performance of therapeutic
procedures. This position will include participation in student and
resident education as well as in the department’s clinical research
activities.

Position Responsibilities

Teaching

The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities to include
actively participating in the department’s educational activities,
with particular attention to educating students and residents in
their core educational objectives in general obstetrics and
gynecology.

Research

The person filling this position is encouraged to initiate clinical
research projects. They are expected to participate in and
facilitate other department research and contribute to scholarly
publications/presentations.

Service

The faculty member will serve on departmental, health system, and
university committees as necessary, as well as in a professional
capacity in their field. The faculty member will be assigned to
committees at the discretion of the division director and
department chair.

Clinical

Full participation in the clinical activities of the general
obstetrics and gynecology division is expected. Clinical activities
are to be determined by the general obstetrics and gynecology
division head and are expected to include a combination of clinic,
inpatient care, surgery, and participation in nighttime call duties
as appropriate.

Other

The faculty member will participate in department and institutional
administrative activities as assigned by the division head and
department chair.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency
• Eligible for a Virginia medical license
• Potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement

and expand existing expertise in the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of

respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated talent and experience in teaching and commitment

to research, and patient care

• BC/BE by the American Board of OB/GYN

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss

Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org