Join the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology as a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist.
Job Description
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a highly qualified Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Faculty member at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor rank to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a period of significant growth and development within the division. We welcome candidates at all career stages, and those with leadership aspirations will find ample opportunities to contribute to the division’s clinical, educational, and research missions.
Position Overview
- Title: Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Specialist
- Academic Appointment: Open Rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor), Department of OBGYN
- University/Employer: University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
- Location: Jackson, Mississippi
As a Maternal Fetal Medicine Faculty member, you will:
- Provide specialized care to high-risk obstetric patients across three physical locations.
- Engage in teaching activities for medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Participate in clinical and/or basic science research, with opportunities for leadership roles in ongoing projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Clinical Assignments
- Hospital Service: Responsibilities include rounding on antepartum patients, consults, and procedures such as cerclage.
- Center for Maternal and Fetal Care: Located on the ground floor of Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants, this center is the only unit in Mississippi for advanced diagnosis and treatment of complicated pregnancies. It offers collaborative care between maternal-fetal medicine specialists and pediatric specialists and surgeons. The center provides a customized care team for each expectant mother, ensuring compassionate, individualized care. It is equipped with three GE Voluson Expert 22 ultrasound machines and uses AS Software for ultrasound reporting. The center partners with other fetal centers of excellence nationwide to ensure the highest level of specialized care.
- Women’s Specialty Clinic: Located 4 miles from the University Hospital, this clinic houses MFM, Urogynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Pediatric Gynecology clinics. It features three ultrasound rooms for MFM, offering targeted ultrasound and maternal medical consultation in coordination with referring providers.
- OB Gyn Clinic at the Jackson Medical Mall: Situated less than 2 miles from the main hospital, this clinic hosts resident subspecialty clinics. Faculty staff the OB High Risk clinic on Mondays and Thursdays, providing ultrasound and longitudinal prenatal care for high-risk women. The facility includes eight exam rooms and three ultrasound machines.
Required Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have:
- MD/DO degree (or equivalent)
- Successfully completed a 4-year ACGME accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program
- Completed an ABOG recognized Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship program
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Eligible for Unrestricted Medical Licensure by the Mississippi State Medical Board
Research and Education Opportunities
- Research: Faculty have opportunities to engage in research, coordinated through the department’s PhD and research coordinator. The department is actively hiring additional research nurses to support ongoing projects.
- Education: Faculty are involved in educational activities at the medical student, resident, and fellow levels, contributing to the training of the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Benefits and Compensation
UMMC is committed to providing a competitive, affordable, and comprehensive benefits plan to its employees. The benefits package includes:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Long and short-term disability
- Generous paid time off and holiday policy
- Retirement plans, including a 403(b) with employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses
- Access to discounts on various services and products
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is distinguished for its comprehensive care and academic excellence. As the only Level 4 referral perinatal center in Mississippi, the division manages approximately 3,000 deliveries annually, with 75% classified as high-risk. Our dedicated six-floor hospital focuses exclusively on the care of women and infants, handling 20,000 high-risk visits, 5,000 level II ultrasounds, including fetal echocardiography, and 300 invasive perinatal procedures each year.
The division is supported by a robust team of experts across various specialties, including Newborn Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, Genetics, Radiology, and Anesthesia, ensuring a collaborative approach to patient care and education. This multidisciplinary support enhances the exceptional educational opportunities available to our MFM fellows.
In addition to clinical excellence, the division is actively engaged in both clinical and basic science research. Key research areas include hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, prematurity, and maternal-fetal physiology. Our collaboration with departments such as Physiology and Pharmacology strengthens our basic science foundation. The division benefits from excellent research support provided by the dedicated Research & Academic Affairs Division within the Department of OB-GYN.
Currently, we are involved in multiple funded clinical projects aimed at improving the prediction, detection, and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and enhancing therapeutic decision-making to positively impact perinatal outcomes.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) offers a comprehensive Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Fellowship Program, accredited to train two fellows per year, with a total of six fellows in the program at any given time. This program is designed to provide fellows with extensive clinical and research training in high-risk obstetrics, ensuring they gain the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of maternal-fetal medicine.
Clinical Training
Fellows participate in a variety of rotations that include:
- Antenatal Diagnostic Unit and Mirror Lake Specialty Clinic: Fellows perform supervised antenatal diagnostic ultrasound examinations and procedures. They are trained in fetal echocardiography and multiple perinatal invasive procedures, gaining extensive experience with ultrasound by the end of the fellowship.
- Antepartum Service: Fellows manage a busy and complex antepartum service, providing exposure to a wide range of disease processes. This rotation offers valuable teaching opportunities as fellows work closely with residents.
- Center for Maternal & Fetal Care: Fellows assist MFM staff in performing ultrasounds and formulating care plans for pregnancies complicated by fetal anomalies.
- Outpatient MFM Clinic: Fellows gain experience functioning as a partner in a private clinic setting, providing care and consultations.
Research Opportunities
The fellowship program places a strong emphasis on research, with fellows dedicating significant time to research activities:
- Laboratory Techniques: Fellows become acquainted with techniques such as small animal surgery, protein isolation, real-time PCR, chemiluminescence, and cell culturing.
- Research Development: Fellows engage in grant writing, protocol conception, and research design. They are expected to present a first-authored project at a national meeting and have a paper accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal during or shortly after the fellowship.
- Master’s Degree: The research component is designed to support fellows in completing a master’s degree and defending their thesis by the end of the second year.
The fellowship program at UMMC is committed to producing leaders in maternal-fetal medicine by providing a robust educational and practical experience that combines clinical excellence with groundbreaking research.
Maternal Health Research Hub: Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence in Maternal Health
UMMC is a key collaborator in the Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence in Maternal Health, part of the NIH-funded Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Initiative. This initiative, with a total investment of $168 million, aims to improve maternal health outcomes nationwide. The Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence, supported by an initial $2.5 million investment, focuses specifically on enhancing maternal health in the Mississippi Delta region. UMMC’s partnership with Jackson State University enhances research capabilities and promotes maternal health equity.
Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants
Wiser Hospital at UMMC is the primary referral site for the most complicated obstetrical and gynecologic patients and houses the only dedicated women’s emergency/urgent care unit in Mississippi.
Center for Maternal and Fetal Care
UMMC’s Center for Maternal and Fetal Care offers the support of a variety of specialists who form a customized care team based on each expectant mother’s unique needs, ensuring compassionate, individualized care for pregnancies and births that might need extra attention – all under one roof.
The center, located on the ground floor of Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants, has the largest group of maternal-fetal subspecialists in the state as well as a comprehensive team of pediatric subspecialists and support services. Our center uses leading-edge technology to diagnose and manage unique and complicated pregnancies, all in a caring environment focused on the expectant mother and her unborn baby. The Center for Maternal and Fetal Care partners with other fetal centers of excellence across the country to ensure that each individual receives the highest level of specialized care.
As a part of Children’s of Mississippi, our center provides seamless continuity of care from delivery through infancy, even into childhood. Children’s of Mississippi includes the state’s only hospital devoted to caring for children of all ages.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMMC provides first-rate care to women and is a leader in education and research in the region. The department encompasses several divisions, including:
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Urogynecology
- Women’s Health
The department’s residency program is recognized as one of the finest in the region, training the majority of obstetricians and gynecologists in Mississippi. It offers extensive experience in caring for challenging obstetrical patients and in gynecologic surgery at the Winfred L. Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants and the University Center for Maternal and Fetal Care.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is Mississippi’s only academic health science center and is a leader in healthcare education, research, and patient care. With a total of 1,003 beds, UMMC is the largest diagnostic, treatment, and referral care system in the state. It includes the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit. UMMC includes six health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health related professions, graduate studies and population health. Enrollment in all programs is more than 3,000 students.
The Medical Center’s three-part mission is to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow’s healthcare professionals, conducting health sciences research, and providing cutting-edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income or social status.
Integral to its education and research missions, UMMC provides wide-ranging patient care programs. University Hospital is a large adult in-patient facility and is joined on the Jackson campus by three specialized hospitals, including the only children’s hospital in Mississippi, a women and infants’ hospital, and a critical care hospital. UMMC offers the only Level I trauma center, the only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, the only organ transplant program in the state, and many other specialty referral services. University Physicians, the faculty group practice of the School of Medicine, includes about 700 doctors, many of them among leaders in their field, who care for patients in the hospitals and clinics on campus, around the Jackson metro area, and in outreach clinics around the state. UMMC includes two community hospitals, UMMC Holmes County in Lexington and UMMC Grenada.
With more than 10,000 full- and part-time employees, UMMC is one of the largest employers in Mississippi. The Medical Center’s $2 billion annual budget – approximately one-tenth from state appropriations that are directed to assist the academic mission – represents 10 percent of the Jackson metro area economy and two percent of the state economy. UMMC continues to grow in all its mission areas.
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
The University of Mississippi School of Medicine offers a comprehensive program of medical education, biomedical research, and healthcare. It is dedicated to training a diverse, skilled, and compassionate physician workforce. The School of Medicine expands the body of basic and applied knowledge in biomedical sciences and aims to improve healthcare delivery systems. It is part of Mississippi’s only academic health science campus, fostering a rich cultural heritage and diversity. UMMC is a leading Medical School in the United States and is recognized for its excellence in radiology, cardiology, obstetrics/gynecology, and anesthesiology.
Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi, offers a unique blend of cultural richness and Southern charm. Known as “The City with Soul,” Jackson is a hub for music, art, and history. The city provides a high quality of life with affordable living costs, a vibrant community, and a mild climate, making it an attractive place to live and work.
How to Apply
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has retained the services of Academic Med, the leader in healthcare recruitment solutions for academic medical centers, to assist with this strategically important recruitment effort. This search is being led by Gentry Zacheis, Managing Principal of Academic Med. Please submit applications, nominations, and/or confidential inquiries to: solsen@academic-med.com. Join UMMC’s Maternal Fetal Medicine team and contribute to shaping the future of maternal and fetal healthcare in Mississippi. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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