ACADEMIC UROGYNECOLOGIST/ASSISTANT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Cooper University Hospital is a 635-bed teaching hospital. We are the only tertiary care center and the first Advanced Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in Southern New Jersey. We employ more than 900 physicians and 325 trainees in all medical and surgical specialties. Cooper University Hospital has its own on-campus medical school, the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. The Cooper Health System maintains multiple partnerships with local and national institutions, including the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Division in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cooper Health University is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Urogynecologist for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Practice Highlights:

• Three MD providers and two Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)
• ACGME-accredited URPS fellowship program with four fellows
• Immediate and long-term support with mentorship and training to foster your research and professional growth
• Two well-equipped offices with highly skilled staff, including two RNs and four MAs
• A busy practice with a broad referral base
• Collaboration opportunities with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
• Close partnership with Urology, Colorectal Surgery, and Gynecology-Oncology departments

The successful candidate will:

• Have completed a fellowship program in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery; achieved or eligible for certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and subspecialty certificate in Urogynecology, and have or be eligible for an unrestricted New Jersey Medical License;
• Fully support the academic, clinical, and educational missions of our program including creating scholarly work, improving quality metrics, and creating a positive learning environment;
• Display the communication, and interpersonal skills required to build an active clinical practice, develop areas of productive scholarship, and recruit additional faculty;
• Have a level of academic achievement to warrant appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; and
• Significantly influence the direction of our program, and join like-minded faculty committed to our mission of being at the cutting edge of Urogynecology!

In the role of Assistant Program Director, the candidate will:

• Support the development and implementation of the fellowship curriculum, ensuring it aligns with the program's goals and meets accreditation standards.
• Mentor fellows, offering guidance and addressing concerns related to their professional and personal development.
• Assist with the recruitment process by reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and helping select fellows.
• Organize educational activities to enhance the fellows' learning experience.
• Contribute to the evaluation of fellows and faculty.
• Serve as a liaison between the fellows and the Program Director, as well as between the fellowship program and other departments.

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Innovative spirit in the clinical setting, superior teamwork with interdisciplinary collaborative approach, desire to work with underserved populations

• Active medical license

Location:

Located just east of Philadelphia, South Jersey is a growing region on the East Coast, offering a blend of suburban living and small-town charm with easy access to both Philadelphia and New York City. It's a vibrant area with thriving businesses and a strong residential community.

Diversity Statement:

Cooper Health University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our students, staff, and faculty, and we strongly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a letter describing their clinical and academic interests to: Lioudmila Lipetskaia MD, MS Email: lipetskaia-lioudmila@cooperhealth.edu