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Academic Acute Care Surgery

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The University of Missouri Department of Surgery is seeking a dynamic candidate to further expand the Division of Acute Care Surgery . The Frank L. Mitchell Jr., MD Trauma Center at MU Healthcare is a state-designated and ACS verified Level I trauma center serving a primarily rural patient population. The Division has a long history of excellence providing care for the injured, elective, and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care in a dedicated Trauma-Surgical ICU and burn/thermal injury care. MU Health care strongly supports the growth and development of Acute Care Surgery, a signature program for the health system, through sustained and significant investment in injury care. 

Qualifications:

• MD/DO 
• BC/BE in General Surgery  
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical critical care fellowship    
• Commitment to continued development and growth of clinical services and clinical teaching activities 

Candidates will be evaluated on their qualification in surgical critical care or commensurate with clinical experience.

Priority Consideration will be given to candidates from diverse backgrounds.  

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

Our Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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