Division Director of Abdominal Imaging - University of Missouri School of Medicine & MU Health Care

The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Radiology

Division Director of Abdominal Imaging

The Department of Radiology at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) is seeking a Division Director of Abdominal Imaging. At MU, Abdominal Imaging performs a full complement of diagnostic abdominal imaging procedures including MRI, CT, US, Fluoroscopy, and plain film. The Department of Radiology performs >330,000 exams per year and is financially successful. The Abdominal Imaging Division has earned the respect of their referring providers and enjoys a highly varied and interesting case mix.

What we expect from you:

• A record of clinical, academic, and leadership success with a strong interest in mentorship, teaching, and research
• Responsible for achieving and maintaining excellence in the clinical, teaching, and research activities of the Abdominal Imaging Division and being a role model for radiology faculty and residents

What you can expect from us:

• A single large Abdominal Imaging Reading Room in the University Hospital that serves patients from all MU locations and provides a collaborative environment for clinical practice and resident/fellow education
• Radiology Assistants/Physician Assistants assist with general fluoroscopy under the direction of the Abdominal Imaging faculty
• Highly collaborative working relationships with radiology colleagues and referring providers

• Diverse case mix
  • MU is the primary tertiary referral center for the regional mid-Missouri hospitals. In addition to the main University Hospital, MU Health Care encompasses the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Missouri Orthopedic Institute, a new Children’s Hospital (currently under construction), and multiple outpatient clinic facilities.
  • MU Health Care is the only American College of Surgeons (ACS)-certified Level I Trauma Center in mid-Missouri and one of only six in the state.
• State-of-the-art imaging equipment including 9 MRI scanners (one 7T, four 3T, four 1.5 T) and 7 CT scanners (including multiple dual-energy CTs and two photon counting CT’s to be installed in 2024).
• No CT or US-guided procedures required
• Academic Rank commensurate with experience
• Non-tenure or tenure track

Research:

Looking to the future, MU is making huge investments in medical research. Learn more about what we’re doing in research here -  NextGen Precision Health Institute

We have a strong basic science division with strength in MRI physics. Research coordinator and biostatistical support for clinical faculty research projects are provided. 

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO, ABR Board-certified in Radiology
• Successful completion of an abdominal imaging fellowship

Candidates will be evaluated on: 

• 3 years of subspecialty practice in Abdominal Imaging
• History of academic success in education, research, service, and/or leadership

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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