Thoracic Surgery Faculty Position

FACULTY POSITION

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, DIVISION OF THORACIC SURGERY

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, is seeking a board certified/board eligible thoracic surgeon. The Division treats patients through the entire spectrum of thoracic surgery, including lung transplantation. Our group defines itself by teamwork, camaraderie, and patient-centric care. The Division covers multiple hospitals in the region, with each member providing clinical services at more than one site.

The School of Medicine is located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, near the famous Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. Please send curriculum vitae, a concise statement of academic and clinical interests and a list of three references to:

Joseph S. Friedberg, MD, Chief

29 S. Greene Street, Suite 504

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD 21201

410-328-6366

jfriedberg@som.umaryland.edu

Further information about the Department of Surgery and UMSOM can be obtained at the following websites: http://medschool.umaryland.edu/

FRIS #03-319-514

Qualifications :

Candidates for this position must have specialty training in general thoracic surgery, excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and be technically superior. The applicant should have a passion for helping patients and the desire/personality to build a busy general thoracic surgical practice. Advanced minimally invasive skills, particularly robotics, is desirable. A strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration is essential, as is academic interests in discovery science, translational/clinical research, and/or education.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.