Department Chair, Plastic Surgery

Qualifications:

·         An accomplished plastic surgeon and physician leader (MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree) nationally or internationally recognized in the field with an outstanding track record of accomplishment in care delivery, research, and education.

·         Must practice reconstructive microsurgery in an exemplary fashion with current board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Fellowship training in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery is strongly preferred.

·         8 – 10 years of administrative leadership experience at an academic medical center environment, including experience serving as a Department Chair, Vice Chair, Division Chief, or an Institute Director.

·         Experience in research, training, and clinical achievement, commensurate with appointment to the faculty at the rank of Full Professor.

·         Financial and business acumen, including successful budget management experience.

·         Track record of faculty management experience, including experience developing and implementing faculty retention, recruitment, and development initiatives.

·         Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization cultivating a team and culture focused on core values of caring, integrity, discovery, stewardship and safety.

·         Experience growing research programs, promoting academic excellence, and setting a research direction.

·         Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure.

At MD Anderson, our mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. We are one of the premier cancer centers in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science.

To receive full consideration, interested individuals should electronically submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Interest to our executive search and leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates. The letter of interest is a two-page cover letter detailing your experience and key achievements related to this position and your thoughts on how you see yourself contributing to the programs and responsibilities described in this position specification. Letters should be addressed to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery Search Committee and submitted electronically to MDAnderson.PlasticSurgery@russellreynolds.com. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by Monday, October 1, 2023.

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