Surgery Department Chair & Surgery Institute Chair

About This Role

Lead and elevate academic health platforms as Department and Institute Chair, advancing clinical care, research, and education for Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Physician Network. This role requires a dynamic leader to oversee healthcare delivery models, promote educational endeavors, organize research initiatives, and ensure excellent clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and innovative leadership to the academic department and the Institute, advancing the mission of Wright State University and Premier Health
• Promote and maintain standards of excellence in compliance with national standards, promoting strong departmental and institute performance
• Stabilize and grow the physician workforce, leading the recruitment of clinical faculty to support clinical and educational missions
• Provide the vision and leadership to foster superior clinical and educational programs within medicine and related disciplines
• Provide oversight to ensure delivery of excellent clinical education and advanced training to medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners
• Engage in communications across departments and institutes within the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health
• Promote community health initiatives within the department and institute for the patient population served by the organization
• Establish a strong vision for the department which is in concert with and supportive of the mission of BSOM and WSU
• Develop and implement an institute research strategy aligned with the shared WSUBSOM and Premier Health mission and strategic plan
• Serve as the physician champion for clinical integration across the continuum of care

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in area of specialty
• 10 years or more of leadership experience at an academic medical center, with a record of professional accomplishments on a national and international scale
• Active medical license
• Comprehensive knowledge of ACGME standards and graduate medical education regulations
• Qualified for appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor at an LCME accredited medical school

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• 10+ years of leadership experience at an academic medical center

Nice to Have

• Previous leadership roles at the Chair, Associate Director, Director or program leader level
• Experience in the recruitment, retention, and oversight of clinicians, educators, and researchers
• Outstanding reputation in academic medicine
• Distinguished academic record and national presence in the discipline as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, involvement/leadership in major national organizations, or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational, business, and financial acumen with the ability to bring scientific leadership and organizational innovation to the department
• Strong leadership, communication, financial acumen, strategic agility and priority setting skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including students, residents, faculty, and administration
• Demonstrated commitment to and success in faculty mentorship and development
• Ability to build strong and effective teams
• Commitment to resident education and well-being
• Effective in change management leadership
• Adept at functioning in a matrixed reporting structure

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