Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program Director

Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program Director

Full time

University Health Physicians , an academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine , in conjunction with its major teaching facility, Truman Medical Centers/University Health (TMC/UH) .

University Health Truman Medical Center

University Health Physicians (UHP) is the physician group practice for the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC). UHP supports residencies and has teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students. It is also the primary physician group for Truman Medical Centers/University Health in Kansas City, MO, known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," serving as the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. TMC/UH is a 547-bed, not-for-profit health system recognized for high-quality, compassionate care, especially noted during the 2020 pandemic for leadership in COVID care and testing.

Job Description

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine , in collaboration with its major teaching hospital, University Health-Truman Medical Centers (UH-TMC) , seeks a Program Director for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program through University Health Physicians . The MFM physician will join the Department of OB/GYN at UH-TMC, serving a diverse metropolitan area of approximately 2.4 million residents across the UH-TMC Health Sciences District and Lakewood locations in Kansas City, MO.

University Health-Truman Medical Centers

• Level III NICU with specialized team for sick and newborn babies
• OB/GYN Residency Program with 32 residents
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship
• Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship

MFM Fellowship Program

The program has a long-standing academic tradition, currently training one fellow per year. Fellows rotate across three Kansas City hospitals, providing care for high-risk pregnancies, engaging in clinical, bench, and translational research, and mentoring residents and students. Each hospital offers unique educational strengths.

UH-TMC, UMKC School of Medicine, and Children's Mercy Hospital are on the Hospital Hill campus, with access to basic science labs. UH-TMC handles some of the region's highest acuity cases, offering a rich environment for maternal and fetal pathophysiology studies.

Additional exposures include St. Luke's Hospital's specialized heart disease and pregnancy clinic, staffed by Cardiology and MFM teams, and the Fetal Health Center at Children's Mercy, which manages fetal and neonatal anomalies, including cardiac issues. Fellows participate in echocardiography, obstetric and fetal surgeries, and collaborate with specialists across disciplines.

Partnering for Healthcare Excellence

Effective collaboration among physicians and hospitals is essential for achieving excellence in clinical quality, safety, and service. We emphasize regional partnerships to ensure high-quality care for mothers and babies.

Never Stop Learning

Our faculty lead innovative research projects, many published in major journals. We leverage a deidentified patient database from our EMR system, supported by Oracle Health, to facilitate impactful research and grant writing. Our clinics across hospital campuses serve diverse populations, enriching our clinical and research capabilities.

We Want to Talk About Your Future

Kansas City is recognized as one of America's Most Livable Cities, offering a vibrant community with a low cost of living, rich arts and sports culture, and excellent connectivity via its international airport. It hosts multiple universities, medical schools, and cultural institutions, making it an ideal place for professional and personal growth.