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The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking applications for Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Medical Director.

Candidates should have expertise in kidney and pancreas transplantation, must be board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, and must have UNOS certification or eligibility. They must also be eligible to hold an unrestricted Utah medical license. Applicants must have the ability to independently manage all kidney and pancreas transplant patients, as well as live kidney donors, through all phases of transplantation or donation. The Transplant Medical Director will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide outstanding care for patients and to grow the kidney and pancreas transplantation program at the University of Utah. Academic track and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

The Transplant Medical Director will be involved in all clinical and administrative activities of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program as well as the academic activities of the Department of Internal Medicine and the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. The Medical Director will oversee a dynamic team of transplant nephrologists and advanced practice clinicians and will work closely with University of Utah Health senior leadership as well as leadership and colleagues across departments, including Surgery, Anesthesia, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Laboratory Medicine. Successful candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of national and local transplant practices and policies. The primary duties will focus on the care of kidney transplant patients, including initial evaluation, pre-transplant care, and post-transplant care at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, as well as outreach activities in Utah and neighboring states. The Transplant Medical Director serves as OPTN/UNOS Primary Physician for the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at the University of Utah.

The Transplant Medical Director will also oversee kidney and pancreas transplant education for trainees (e.g. medical students, internal medicine residents, and general nephrology fellows) and will work together with the Program Director of the ACGME-certified Transplant Nephrology fellowship to train transplant nephrology fellows. The Transplant Medical Director is also expected to lead research and quality improvement projects. Applications from transplant nephrologists leading federally funded research programs are encouraged. Candidate reviews will begin upon receipt and continue until a successful candidate is identified and/or the search is closed.

• Medical Degree
• Board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
• UNOS certification or eligibility
• Eligible to hold an unrestricted Utah Medical License

To apply online submit C.V. with a letter of interest describing research and/or teaching background, here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/201705

Inquiries may be sent to: Dr. Aylin Rodan, Division Chief, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, 30 N Mario Capecchi Drive, 3rd Floor South, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112; Aylin.Rodan@hsc.utah.edu; Phone: (801)587-7929.

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request. For inquiries about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affiliation, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.