OBGYN Division Chief – Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Classification Title:

OBGYN Clinical AST/ASO/Full Professor – Division Chief – Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician and Fellowship Program Director

Job Description:

The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division at UF is a robust, multidisciplinary program that includes:

• A dynamic team comprised of clinical faculty, fellows, advanced practice providers, ultrasound technicians, perinatal nurse navigators, and a genetic counselor.
• Comprehensive ambulatory and inpatient services, including Labor & Delivery coverage, antepartum care, high-risk consultations, advanced ultrasound, and fetal diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Specialized programs in cardio-obstetrics, placenta accreta spectrum, diabetes in pregnancy, and preterm birth prevention.
• A collaborative Fetal Care Program with neonatology, pediatric subspecialties, genetics, and advanced imaging modalities.
• UF Health Shands Hospital – a Joint Commission Level IV maternal care verified facility and a U.S. News & World Report Top 50 Hospital for Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the MFM Division.
• Recruit, mentor, and support faculty, fellows, and staff.
• Develop and implement initiatives to advance clinical programs, quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Oversee fiscal management and promote sustainability of division resources.

Clinical Care

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for individuals with high-risk pregnancies.
• Participate in coverage of Labor & Delivery and the inpatient antepartum service.
• Perform and interpret perinatal ultrasound, including advanced fetal imaging.
• Conduct invasive and non-invasive fetal diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provide perinatal consultations and oversight of complex pregnancy management.
• Collaborate with neonatology, pediatric subspecialties, and other multidisciplinary teams to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.

Education

• Oversee education and supervision of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Support the continued excellence of the MFM Fellowship Program, ensuring compliance with ACGME requirements.
• Serve as a role model and mentor in clinical and academic training.

Research & Scholarship

• Foster an environment of inquiry, innovation, and collaboration.
• Support faculty and fellows in developing research projects and securing extramural funding.
• Strengthen the division’s academic profile through publications, presentations, and participation in national organizations.

Department and Community

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florida provides ~100,000 patient visits annually and delivers more than 3,300 babies each year. The Division also performs ~19,000 ultrasound exams annually in its American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine-accredited unit. There are also specialized divisions in Academic Specialists in General OBGYN, Complex Family Planning, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Urogynecology and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. The newly renovated ambulatory high-risk maternity clinic is supported with state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment and a full staffing complement consisting of sonographers, APPs, perinatal navigators, genetic counseling, mental health counselors and social workers.

Gainesville offers a high quality of life, excellent schools, year-round outdoor activities, no state income tax, and proximity to Florida’s beaches and cultural centers.

Expected Salary:

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree.
• Board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Florida.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of MFM clinical experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must apply online. Applicants should include a brief cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required:

Yes