Gynecologist Oncologist

University Health Physicians, 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.

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.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, in conjunction with its major teaching facility, University Health-Truman Medical Centers (UH-TMC), seeks a full-time Board Eligible or Board Certified Gynecology Oncologist Faculty member through University Health Physicians, its primary academic group practice. This Gynecology Oncologist physician will join our faculty in the Department of OB/GYN at the UH-TMC Health Sciences District and Lakewood locations in Kansas City, MO, which serve a diverse metropolitan area of approximately 2.4 million.   

University Health-Truman Medical Centers

We are a non-profit, safety net hospital serving as a tertiary referral center in western Missouri.  Our mission is for Academic Medicine for All - independent of race, ethnicity, gender identity, spoken language, or insurance status.  Our cancer program is Commission on Cancer-accredited and includes a dedicated team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, nurse navigators, nutritionist, researchers, psycho-oncologist, physical therapists, and social workers as well as many other dedicated staff.    

Clinical responsibilities include surgical and systemic therapy care for gynecologic oncology patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area as well as nearby communities. We have a full continuum of services available to treat women with gynecologic malignancies, including cancer of the cervix, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, vagina and vulva. 

Never Stop Learning

We offer exciting opportunities for research and academic achievement. Our faculty leads research projects with our fellows and residents.

• OB/GYN Residency Program with 32 residents
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship
• Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship

We are also proud of establishing multiple clinics across our 2 hospital campuses, catering to a diverse patient population. This initiative enriches our research database and enhances our clinical collaborations.

Preferred candidates

We are looking to expand our services by adding another Gynecologic Oncologist to our team.  Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching medical students and residents and to caring for the complex underserved populations seen at a safety net hospital.  The candidate should be able to provide care to patients with diverse surgical pathology and be a resource for department and community gynecologic surgeons.  Interest in clinical research is preferred. 

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