Pediatric Surgeon-Health Sciences Researcher Within a Comprehensive Health System-IN

Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health Physicians is seeking a Pediatric General Surgeon within the IUSM Department of Surgery. They will join a team of 9 Surgeons covering 3 hospitals in the urban and metro areas of Indianapolis. The Division offers and supports robust residency and fellowship programs. This role will be responsible for activities in a division which encompasses general pediatric surgery and trauma. Services specific to the Riley Children’s Hospital include, but are not limited to, the surgical management of general pediatric surgery conditions, surgical oncology, congenital anomalies, chest wall anomalies, gastrointestinal surgery, as well as minimally–invasive surgery. This position will include 40% research time for health science research toward pediatric surgery patient populations. Mentorship will be provided under Dr. Karl Bilimoria.  Candidate’s should have experience and training in health sciences research as this is an expectation of the position. This is a full-time opportunity. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Department of Surgery – The IUSM Department of Surgery is committed to the education and development of excellent surgical clinicians, incorporating the skills, knowledge, and competencies essential for providing a high standard of care to residents across the state of Indiana and beyond. Faculty educators in the Department of Surgery strive to advance surgical scientists and their research and aim to instill the leadership qualities that will empower graduates to excel in all practice settings.

Qualifications :

• MD, DO or equivalent education
• Candidates will have completed a minimum of a one-year pediatric surgery fellowship
• Board Eligible / Board Certified in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
• Experience in health science research
• Able to obtain Indiana License

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