Associate Professor (Clinical), Transplant Surgeon

• Recognized academic transplant surgeon qualified for, or at the rank of, Associate Professor or Professor, who has demonstrated a track record in commitment to surgical education.
• Clinical expertise in living and deceased donor kidney and liver transplant,
• Strong experience and ability to influence and motivate faculty and support a culture of collaboration, quality, and efficiency.
• Demonstrated commitment to foster the growth of others through a collaborative mind-set, and aptitude to motivate others through inspiration, effective communication and good listening skills that result in a strong level of trust and guidance.
• Strong commitment to the educational excellence and advancement of faculty, trainees, students, and advanced practice clinicians (APCs).

Candidates will have a commitment to excellence in all three traditional academic missions of clinical practice, education, and research. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, and lead by example. The candidate must also have the ability to work across departments with specialties in Internal Medicine, Radiology, Anesthesia and others involved in the care of abdominal transplantation and advanced hepatobiliary disease.
The selected candidate will be a strategic partner who will promote a strong culture of institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health Care system.
Education/Qualifications:
Prospective candidates must have an MD degree and will be Board Certified in General Surgery and completed a fellowship in abdominal solid organ transplantation.
Interested applicants must apply online:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/140887
For additional information contact:
Talia Baker, MD
Professor & Chief
Division of Transplantation
Department of Surgery
Spencer Fox Eccles SOM
talia.baker@hsc.utah.edu
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