Plastic Surgery Gender Affirmation Surgeon
University of Pennsylvania

Job Info

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Plastic Surgery Gender Affirmation Surgeon

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Feb 20, 2023
Close Date:
Feb 20, 2025
Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of plastic surgery, with a focus on gender affirmation. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or foreign equivalent or eligible for such certification.

Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic instruction of medical students and plastic surgery residents.

Clinical responsibilities may include building a gender affirmation surgical practice, but also incorporate other areas of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. The gender affirmation practice will include both adult and adolescent patients.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical and/or basic science investigations in the field of plastic surgery and, specifically, gender affirmation.

Applicants who have completed an accredited gender affirmation surgery fellowship will be preferred. The successful candidate will have primary duties at Penn Medicine's flagship, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and secondary duties at the renowned Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all employees at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. Visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information about Penn's vaccine requirements.

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