Pediatric Transplant Surgeon  

The Division of Transplant Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a faculty member to join our rapidly growing pediatric transplant program. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, with the potential for a surgical director role for highly qualified applicants.

Candidates must be Board Certified in General Surgery, have completed an accredited Transplant Surgery Fellowship, and be eligible for a Texas Medical License. The ideal applicant will have experience in both adult and pediatric transplant surgery (kidney and liver), with experience in technical variant grafts, particularly through the use of in-situ split procurement. Additional expertise in complex pediatric procedures such vascular shunts and hemodialysis access would be welcomed.

In addition to clinical excellence, successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, education, and scholarly activity. Faculty are expected to participate actively in the clinical practice and teaching programs at Clements University Hospital, Parkland Memorial Hospital, and Children’s Health. Educational responsibilities will include training transplant fellows, general surgery residents, and medical students. A dedication to advancing clinical or basic research in transplantation is essential.

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.

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.

For additional information contact:

Parsia Vagefi, M.D.
Professor and Division Chief Surgical Transplantation
Department of Surgery
Parsia.Vagefi@utsouthwestern.edu

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.

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