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Form of workSummary of Position
Located in the heart of a diverse urban area, Temple Health is acutely aware of the impact of the national systemic problems related to the lack of health equity and access to affordable, culturally responsive healthcare. In response, Temple Health works to address issues that promote health equity through education, care delivery, workforce development, and research. We recognize that an environment enriched with persons from varied backgrounds working to address health disparity enhances scholarly work and the development of a culturally aware and responsive healthcare workforce.
The Opportunity
The Department of Surgery at Temple Health is seeking a fellowship-trained multi-Organ Transplant surgeon to join its growing program. The successful candidate's clinical focus will be on kidney and pancreas transplantation, living donor nephrectomies, and vascular access, and will also can participate in liver transplantation. Additional responsibilities will include organ procurement and the potential to participate in pediatric kidney transplantation. The faculty is committed to the mission of providing the highest level of surgical care to all patients while striving for research and academic excellence and advancement. Temple Health offers potential candidates a team-oriented practice environment emphasizing quality patient care, research, education, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty.
The Abdominal Organ Transplant Service performs kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants and living donor nephrectomies. The service also performs pediatric kidney transplants at a local pediatric hospital. The service also provides coverage for deceased donor organ procurement for the local OPO. There will also be the opportunity to participate in HPB surgery and dialysis access surgery.
Additional information about Temple Health's transplant programs can be found here: Temple Health Transplant
Candidate Minimum Qualifications:
In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits - including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more - the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple's mission-driven culture to provide and promote world-class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Watch this short video and take this scrolling tour to learn more about Temple.
Procedure for Candidacy
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you submit all the required documents and information.
Application materials should include a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to Antonio Di Carlo, MD, Professor of Surgery and Chief Abdominal Organ Transplant, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu.
For confidential inquiries and or questions about the opportunity, please contact Michael Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu
We are especially interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
COVID-19 vaccinations are required for employment at Temple University unless granted a religious or medical exemption (see www.temple.edu/coronavirus)
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Located in the heart of a diverse urban area, Temple Health is acutely aware of the impact of the national systemic problems related to the lack of health equity and access to affordable, culturally responsive healthcare. In response, Temple Health works to address issues that promote health equity through education, care delivery, workforce development, and research. We recognize that an environment enriched with persons from varied backgrounds working to address health disparity enhances scholarly work and the development of a culturally aware and responsive healthcare workforce.
The Opportunity
The Department of Surgery at Temple Health is seeking a fellowship-trained multi-Organ Transplant surgeon to join its growing program. The successful candidate's clinical focus will be on kidney and pancreas transplantation, living donor nephrectomies, and vascular access, and will also can participate in liver transplantation. Additional responsibilities will include organ procurement and the potential to participate in pediatric kidney transplantation. The faculty is committed to the mission of providing the highest level of surgical care to all patients while striving for research and academic excellence and advancement. Temple Health offers potential candidates a team-oriented practice environment emphasizing quality patient care, research, education, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty.
The Abdominal Organ Transplant Service performs kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants and living donor nephrectomies. The service also performs pediatric kidney transplants at a local pediatric hospital. The service also provides coverage for deceased donor organ procurement for the local OPO. There will also be the opportunity to participate in HPB surgery and dialysis access surgery.
Additional information about Temple Health's transplant programs can be found here: Temple Health Transplant
Candidate Minimum Qualifications:
- M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
- Active board certification in general surgery (planning to verify within the next year).
- Has completed or will be completing an ASTS-accredited AOT fellowship.
- Active participant in local, regional, and national organizations and committees.
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment.
In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits - including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more - the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple's mission-driven culture to provide and promote world-class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Watch this short video and take this scrolling tour to learn more about Temple.
Procedure for Candidacy
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you submit all the required documents and information.
Application materials should include a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to Antonio Di Carlo, MD, Professor of Surgery and Chief Abdominal Organ Transplant, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu.
For confidential inquiries and or questions about the opportunity, please contact Michael Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu
We are especially interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
COVID-19 vaccinations are required for employment at Temple University unless granted a religious or medical exemption (see www.temple.edu/coronavirus)
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
