"Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology (Decatur) - SMS-3597"

This individual will assume responsibility for active participation in the development and delivery of all instructional and clinical activities in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Teaching 20%

• A. Provide ongoing evaluation and modification of the medical student and resident graduate medical curriculum.
• B. Conduct seminars, rounds, discussions, etc., on a regular basis with medical students, residents, and faculty.
• C. Provide student evaluations of learning modules during each clinical medical student clerkship rotation.
• D. Serve as a resident fellow, and student mentor when requested by the Clerkship Director, Residency Program Director, or Chair.
• E. Participate in continuing medical education programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology at local and national levels.
• F. Serve as academic advisor for undergraduate students in Springfield.

Service - General OB/GYN 70%

• A. Actively participate in the SIU Medicine Mission with emphasis on clinical teaching as well as patient care.
• B. Hold appointments or committee assignments on state and national medical societies and hospital committees as assigned.
• C. Provide, as assigned, 24-hour in house call shift coverage. Supervise OB/GYN residents and medical students as needed.
• D. Develop an active general obstetrics and gynecology private practice with emphasis on providing the highest quality of care that is evidence based and maintaining and following the guidelines, metrics, electronic prescribing and quality measurers as determined by SIU Medicine and the Department of OB/GYN, as directed by the Chair.
• E. Staff resident clinics and surgical cases as assigned.
• F. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.

Research 5%

• A. Conduct basic/clinical research projects and quality projects suitable for peer review publications.

Administration 5%

• A. Departmental - Participate in various departmental meetings and activities related to overall departmental operations.
• B. Hospital - Serve on committees as designated by the Department Chair or Dean.
• C. University - Serve on committees as designated by the Department Chair or Dean
• D. Provide consultative assistance to local, state and national government agencies when requested by

• A. Completion of an approved residency in obstetrics and gynecology.
• B. Board certified or eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• C. Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois.
• D. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.