Assistant or Associate Professor, Endocrine Surgery - Little Rock, Arkansas

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a full-time academic Endocrine Surgeon. The applicant must be a board-eligible/board-certified general surgeon who has completed an Endocrine Surgery fellowship program or a Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship program with a clinical focus in endocrine surgery. Faculty will be eligible for an academic appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level commensurate with their experience.

The endocrine surgery opportunity involves a high volume of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgeries. The applicant will work closely with endocrinology. Clinical responsibilities in endocrine surgery will be at UAMS. There are options for additional Endocrine surgery responsibilities at the attached Veterans Affairs hospital or a small volume of elective general surgery at UAMS. There is no requirement or expectation for acute care surgery or trauma call.

As the state’s only academic health center, UAMS Health is a tertiary referral center with a large catchment area across the state of Arkansas. UAMS is a 535 bed hospital with state-of-the-art technology including multiple da Vinci Xi robots. The successful candidate will join the Division of Surgical Oncology as the primary Surgical Endocrinologist at the institution. The candidate will be expected to participate fully in the activities of the Department, including clinical care, resident and medical student education, and research. There are also opportunities for leadership and scientific collaboration. Little Rock is a mid-sized city offering big-city amenities, while surrounded by natural beauty. UAMS offers a full array of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance, a generous retirement program, and college tuition assistance for dependents. UAMS is committed to diversity to enhance education, reduce health disparities, and honor the unique contributions provided by diversity of values, beliefs, and cultures.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV and a letter of interest to:
Sonia Orcutt, MD, FACS, FSSO
Director, Division of Surgical Oncology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham, Slot #725, Little Rock, AR 72205
Email: [email protected]