The Department of Radiology at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) is seeking a Division Director of Abdominal Imaging. At MU, Abdominal Imaging performs a full complement of diagnostic abdominal imaging procedures including MRI, CT, US, Fluoroscopy, and plain film. The Department of Radiology performs >330,000 exams per year and is financially successful. The Abdominal Imaging Division has earned the respect of their referring providers and enjoys a highly varied and interesting case mix.
What we expect from you:
A record of clinical, academic, and leadership success with a strong interest in mentorship, teaching, and research.
Responsible for achieving and maintaining excellence in the clinical, teaching, and research activities of the Abdominal Imaging Division and being a role model for radiology faculty and residents.
What you can expect from us:
A single large Abdominal Imaging Reading Room in the University Hospital that serves patients from all MU locations and provides a collaborative environment for clinical practice and resident/fellow education.
Radiology Assistants/Physician Assistants assist with general fluoroscopy under the direction of the Abdominal Imaging faculty.
Highly collaborative working relationships with radiology colleagues and referring providers.
Diverse case mix
MU is the primary tertiary referral center for the regional mid-Missouri hospitals. In addition to the main University Hospital, MU Health Care encompasses the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Missouri Orthopedic Institute, a new Children’s Hospital (currently under construction), and multiple outpatient clinic facilities.
MU Health Care is the only American College of Surgeons (ACS)-certified Level I Trauma Center in mid-Missouri and one of only six in the state.
State-of-the-art imaging equipment including 9 MRI scanners (one 7T, four 3T, four 1.5 T) and 7 CT scanners (including multiple dual-energy CTs and two photon counting CT’s to be installed in 2024).
No CT or US-guided procedures required
Academic Rank commensurate with experience
Non-tenure or tenure track
Research:
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We have a strong basic science division with strength in MRI physics. Research coordinator and biostatistical support for clinical faculty research projects are provided.
