Job Postings

The Department of Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) seeks a Director for its General Surgery Residency Program.

The VUMC Surgical Residency is considered one of the top training programs in the United States with a long tradition of clinical, academic, and educational excellence. The program was founded nearly one hundred years ago in 1925 under the leadership of then Chair of Surgery Dr. Barney Brooks. Alfred Blalock was the first resident. Graduates of the program have gone on to make major impacts in surgery across the United States. Current Chiefs are trained to be leaders in their field of choice. The typical Vanderbilt Surgery Resident spends two years during the program performing research, and many get advanced degrees or training during this period in diverse areas including Bioinformatics, Public Health, or Engineering. Trainees typically continue to a top fellowship. The program currently supports 64 categorical residents and has eight graduating residents each year....  More >><< Less

Applicants should be caring and compassionate around the needs of trainees and learners in a high stress environment. They should have a comprehensive understanding of and demonstrated ability in educational and evaluation methods, active experience in managing and administering a complex organization, and excellent leadership and communication skills. Success will require the development of strong collaborative relationships across the medical center. The applicant preferably should also have served for at least five years as a graduate medical education (GME) faculty member. Individuals should be at least Associate Professor or be eligible for promotion to the position of Associate Professor of Surgery....  More >><< Less