The Division of General Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is seeking a chief of abdominal care health and general surgeon to join our growing faculty. This position will be based primarily at Rhode Island Hospital and the Miriam Hospital, with potential practice opportunities at other Brown-affiliated hospitals across the health system. The role is designed for a surgeon who is passionate about excellence in clinical care while also embracing the academic mission of our department. The position will be primarily clinical, caring for patients with the full spectrum of general surgical diseases, ideally with a focus on abdominal core health and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. In addition, there are opportunities to contribute to the academic mission of Brown University, including a potential role in surgical education at the Associate Program Director level. The Division is proud to support both a General Surgery Residency and an MIS Fellowship.
About the Job:
Join a team of over 120 surgeons and experienced advanced practice providers
Call is 1:4 days or less
Anticipated 400-500 cases per year
24 ORs
Time is roughly split 85% clinical, 10% Teaching, 5% Research
DaVinci robots, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment available
Opportunity to pursue basic, translational or clinical research programs pertaining to the field. Participate in national, regional, and institutional clinical research protocols across the Brown Health System and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
About you: • Board-certified or board-eligible in general surgery • Demonstrate excellence in patient care and surgical skill • Show potential for scholarly contributions in clinical or translational research • Value collaboration in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment
Surgeons with proficiency is Portuguese highly encouraged to apply
About the benefits:
Competitive compensation with opportunity for bonuses, and is commensurate with experience
CME time and support
Excellent benefits
4 weeks PTO
401K with a 6% match
About us The Department of Surgery has 12 divisions and practices at 5 Brown University Health Hospitals. Brown University Health has a growing network of over 850 providers and offers a multitude of services that encompass medical areas such as internal medicine, emergency medicine, primary care, psychiatry and behavioral health, women’s medicine, urgent care, and specialty services including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and ophthalmology.
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