Assistant, Associate, Full Professor of Clinical, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology supports the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC), West Chester Hospital (WCH), University of Cincinnati Cancer Center (UCCC), and the Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Division collaborates with the BMT program, an Experimental Therapeutics program, a Hemophilia Center, a Sickle Cell Disease Center and supports the 9 clinical centers of excellence of the UC Cancer Center. Research labs provide venues for translational studies. In addition, ample opportunities exist on campus for access to resources in immunobiology, laboratory medicine, transfusion medicine, cell mediated therapy and cancer biology at the University of Cincinnati Medical College, the Hoxworth Blood Center and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is seeking a faculty candidate at the Assistant, Associate and Professor levels. Mid-career or later, and those interested in a joint VA and UC appointment are encouraged to apply. J-1 waiver opportunities are available but limited. This is a clinical academic mission position, with support for research, teaching, and administration. This position will be supported by dedicated administrative staff and advanced practice providers.

The successful applicants will be provided with a competitive salary and benefits, and the final faculty rank and title will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications.

Essential Functions

• Specialties: General Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, and Gastroenterology Hospitalist.
• Engage in fellow and resident teaching.
• Participate in or initiate research projects.
• Adult gastroenterology practice (inpatient only for hospitalist positions). Adult hepatology practice including transplantation.

Minimum Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• State of Ohio Medical License.
• Completion of a 3-year Internal Medicine residency.
• Completion of a 3-year Gastroenterology fellowship from an accredited fellowship program.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Board eligibility or Board certification in Gastroenterology or Hepatology.

Additional Information

Generous start-up packages are available for qualified candidates. After applying online, please send an email containing a letter describing your career plans as well as the names of three (3) references to submitted electronically to Dr. Luis F. Lara, MD-Director, Division of Digestive Diseases at laralf@ucmail.uc.edu.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment