Find your calling in medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria with the perfect mix of providing OB/GYN patient care, teaching future physicians in the heart of the Midwest, and enjoying the benefits of a flexible work/life program.

We are located in Peoria, Illinois – a city where you can enjoy all the urban amenities, minus the traffic. Peoria boasts a vibrant arts scene, minor league baseball and hockey, the largest park district in Illinois, a regional airport with 11 direct destinations, several miles of walking/biking paths, two symphony orchestras, a large civic arena with national touring Broadway musicals and concerts, and a low cost of living. The Peoria metro area is home to 375,000, and 170 miles from both downtown Chicago and St. Louis.

Our flexible scheduling provides 24-hour post-call time off following a 24-hour labor and delivery shift. Weekend 24-hour shifts come with an additional, consecutive day off, so you don’t lose your weekend.

Education and career growth is highly encouraged with annual stipends and paid time off for professional development.

The University of Illinois System provides generous paid leave, enrollment in the State University Retirement System pension, and malpractice coverage.

Practice locations include two state-of-the-art hospitals that serve a diverse urban and rural patient base population of about 2 million people across Illinois; two outpatient clinics provide care to the medically underserved.

Academic offices are connected to a quaternary care hospital with a Level I Trauma Center, one of the most comprehensive neuroscience centers in the Midwest, and the largest children’s hospital in downstate Illinois. Faculty have access to a world-class medical simulation center.

Peoria is among four campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, the largest and among the most diverse public medical schools in the U.S. The Peoria OB/GYN program trains 12 residents and teaches 80 medical students annually.

Our goal is to attract world-class faculty to enrich the medical education experience of our enthusiastic and dedicated residents and students. UIC is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty who are committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

UIC is an EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Duties

• Serve as a supervising attending physician for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, including in clinics, in the hospitals, and during surgery.
• Supervise the delivery of care to patients in assigned clinics.
• Provide general OB/GYN care in inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate in the development of standards of care practice guidelines and care maps as appropriate for outpatient and hospitalized OB/GYN patients.
• Serve up to five labor and delivery calls per month
• Participate in interdisciplinary clinical quality improvement programs.
• Participate in medical student clinical teaching and conferences.
• Participate in resident morning conferences, morbidity and mortality reviews, and other didactic sessions.
• Provide lectures/presentations to the residents.
  

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or DO degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in obstetrics and gynecology
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
• A desire to practice in an academic medical setting.
  
• Experience in teaching physician residents and medical students is preferred. Academic rank is subject to experience.
  

For full consideration, apply by July 27, 2020.