SIU School of Medicine-Dept of Surgery

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL is seeking a Vascular/Endovascular Neurosurgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position is a key member of our growing regional neurosurgical program. Reporting to the Chair of Neurosurgery, Bruce Frankel, MD, this is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance an academic Neurosurgery program in Illinois. Our faculty enjoy self-insured malpractice and exceptional compensation plans. The SIU Medical School has received national and international recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach. Our regional presence includes collaborations with St. John s and Springfield Memorial Hospital as teaching and patient care sites. Springfield Memorial Hospital has one of the nation s largest and technologically advanced facilities, the Memorial Center for Learning, where the SIU Surgical Skills Training Center is located. These resources further expand SIU s mission to be a national leader for excellence in healthcare learning and innovation. Springfield offers an exceptional central location to metropolitan communities such as Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. With a very low cost of living, the capital city of Illinois is rapidly becoming a regional hub for comprehensive healthcare services. Lake Springfield offers boating, fishing and other recreational activities. In Springfield, you will also find the home of Abraham Lincoln, his burial site and the Lincoln Presidential Library. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurosurgery. Illinois licensure is required prior to official start date. Successful completion of a Neurosurgical Fellowship is preferred. Applications are accepted online for Job at careers/siumed/jobs assistant-associate-professor- of-neurosurgery-sms-3444 . For additional information, please contact Bruce Frankel, MD, phone: , or email: . SIU is an EO/AA employer.