Position OverviewAs 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: 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.
- Women's Specialty Clinic: 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: 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
- 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
- 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.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 ProgramThe 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
- 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
- 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.
Location: Jackson, MississippiJackson, 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 ApplyThe 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: ...@academic-med.com.Equal Opportunity EmploymentUMMC is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our community and achieve our mission.