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Position Summary

The University of North Carolina’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting a tenure track or variable track Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics to provide inpatient and outpatient care to high-risk obstetric patients, including those requiring intensive care management. This is a unique opportunity to serve as the clinical and academic leader of Critical Care MFM at UNC, with responsibilities extending well beyond direct ICU service. The successful candidate will be expected to: (1) provide consultative and co-management critical care services for pregnant and postpartum patients; (2) lead the development and implementation of evidence-based critical care protocols for obstetric patients; (3) build and direct a joint MFM-Critical Care fellowship program in collaboration with relevant departments; and (4) develop and expand tele-critical care (e-ICU) capacity to extend critical care expertise to obstetric patients across UNC Health’s regional network. Additional responsibilities include education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and active participation in the division’s research mission.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD or DO degree, completed a 4-year ACGME approved OB-GYN residency and completed a 3-year ACGME or ABOG approved fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Board Certified/Board Eligible/Active Candidate in both OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Fellowship training or equivalent clinical experience in critical care medicine is strongly preferred. Demonstrated competence in maternal medicine, prenatal diagnosis, and the management of critically ill obstetric patients. Commitment to excellence in medical education, quality improvement, and health equity. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Interest in program development, protocol leadership, or tele-medicine initiatives is highly desirable.