Description

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is conducting a search for the leadership role as Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. It is a critically important appointment for a physician executive committed to gynecologic oncology.  

This is an exceptional opportunity to develop, implement, and grow gynecologic oncology services to support the clinical, educational, and research missions of the School. The successful candidate will have significant clinical expertise, academic accomplishments, and research activities. The position will hold the faculty rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

With collaborators in the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Chief will join a team dedicated to providing leading-edge care and conducting original research for the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Through Massey, multiple services are available for physicians conducting clinical research and trials, including regulatory support, protocol writing, project management, biospecimen processing, and collaborative networking with laboratory-based and population scientists.

The Gynecologic Oncology Division was recently recognized as a "High Performing" adult specialty by U.S. News & World Report. In collaboration with VCU’s Massey Cancer Center, the Division of Gynecologic Oncology is dedicated to the patient-centric care of women with and at risk for cancers of the reproductive tract, including uterine, ovarian, cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and trophoblastic. The Division’s multi-disciplinary team includes medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, pathology, cancer genetics, and radiology. It is committed to bringing the most current evidence-based treatments to the people of Central Virginia, while collaborating nationally and internationally to develop tomorrow’s treatments through clinical trials of novel therapeutics and surgical innovation. Over the course of the four-year program, OB/GYN residents at VCU spend eight months on gynecologic oncology rotations, with the option of additional exposure during the third-year elective. Residents gain experience and knowledge in gynecologic malignancies through myriad learning opportunities.

VCU’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is the only academic OB/GYN department in Central Virginia and is the regional destination for clinician education and subspecialty care. Its collaborative and supportive work environment fosters the development of caring, resilient, hardworking physicians who provide compassionate care and evidence-based practice.

Spencer Stuart is assisting in this important recruitment. For more information, to express interest and/or provide nominations, please submit inquiries to Raquel Lentnek at: RLentnek@spencerstuart.com 

Virginia Commonwealth University is a Carnegie I Research University and a designated top 100 Research University by the National Science Foundation. As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. VCU Health represents the health enterprise at Virginia Commonwealth University and comprises Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, VCU Health System, and the VCU Health Sciences academic programs.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Organizational Leadership: Successful foundational leadership experience at an academic medical center, such as prior division chief, medical director, or other clinical, educational, or research role. Participation in relevant regional, national, or international societies is expected; leadership in such groups is additive.
• Clinical Achievement: Recognized clinical expertise in gynecologic oncology and the formative leadership experience to enhance the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Division.
• Operational Management: Financial and administrative acumen, with knowledge of the operational pressures facing academic medical centers and health care delivery organizations. Experience in management of clinical programs is additive.
• Education, Certification, Licensure: Outstanding credentials and a record of academic accomplishment, including an earned M.D. or D.O. degree, completion of a four-year, ACGME-accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency program, completion of an ABOG or ACGME accredited gynecologic oncology fellowship, and board certification in both obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology. Licensure by the Virginia Board of Medical Examiners will be required prior to commencement of employment.