Maternal Fetal Medicine 

University Health Physicians (UHP) is a multi-specialty academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM) in conjunction with its major teaching facility University Health (UH). 

UHP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud of our diverse workforce.

Kansas City, MO

Many UHP physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students. The UMKC SOM accepts students directly out of high school for a six-year combined baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine program. The UMKC SOM Graduate Medical Education program supports over 30 residencies and fellowships. 

UH is known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital” and is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. UH is an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, UH has been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.

Job Description

University Health Physicians and the UMKC Department of OB/GYN seek a BC/BE Maternal Fetal Medicine faculty member to join our very busy practice serving high acuity patients. The position reports to the Chair of OB/GYN, Anthony Odibo, MD, who serves as the academic chair for the UMKC SOM and clinical chair for UH. 

UH Truman Medical Center is the only Level IV designated maternal care center in western Missouri and has a brand new state of the art Level 3 NICU and newly remodeled Labor and Delivery, postpartum and OB Emergency Room. 

https://www.universityhealthkc.org/services/maternity/

The UMKC SOM Department of OB/GYN has a residency program, maternal-fetal medicine fellowship program, a newly approved Urogynecology and Pelvic surgery fellowship and a pediatric and adolescent gynecology fellowship program. 

In addition to MFM, the major subspecialties are represented in the Department including Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology and academic specialists in OBGYN. Ample opportunities for research and academic achievement are provided in the Department.

Rank, tenure status, and compensation are commensurate with training, experience and abilities.

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