The Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently recruiting for a fellowship trained Surgical Oncologist. Applicant must be American Board Certified in General Surgery and be eligible for a Texas Medical License. Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident, and medical student education and scholarly activity that advance clinical medicine.
Candidates will be an integral member of the surgical oncology team. The position will entail clinical responsibilities at both Parkland Memorial Health and Hospital System and Clements University Hospital. Specifically, the position entails the treatment of patients with upper gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary malignancies.
A commitment to basic or clinical research is essential and will be supported. UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize winners.
Nearly 4,200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained each year. Our physicians provide care to patients at UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics as well as three other affiliated hospitals. Parkland Memorial Hospital is one of the three teaching facilities at UT Southwestern Medical Center and as the safety-net hospital for Dallas County cares for 725 new breast cancer patients annually in the Moody Center for Breast Health opened in 2020.
The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools. The area has world-class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.
As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ BenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!