Musculoskeletal Radiologist

The UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Radiology is recruiting for one full-time Musculoskeletal Radiologist in the Professor of Clinical "X" Series or Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series, at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank (commensurate with experience and credentials).

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series:
The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is essential for appointment in this series.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series:
The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service.

Candidates must possess an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree. Applicant must be fellowship trained in Musculoskeletal Radiology or possess equivalent work experience and have a documented interest in research and teaching. Candidates must be licensed or be eligible for full licensure in the State of California, and/or meet eligibility requirements for a CA Special Permit. Candidates must also be board certified in Diagnostic Radiology (or be eligible for the initial certification examination of the American Board of Radiology).

The applicant should have a strong interest in working collaboratively in a diverse environment.

Expertise in all aspects of musculoskeletal imaging is strongly suggested, including MR, CT, US, and image-guided procedures. The expected candidate will work primarily within musculoskeletal imaging. Knowledge in and willingness to interpret exams in other areas of radiology will be highly valued. This position involves participation in patient care, service, education, and research, although less emphasis is placed on research for those in the HSCP series.

Particular emphasis will be placed on an individual's interest in trainee education, breadth of knowledge, and flexibility.

The Department of Radiology performs more than 400,000 examinations per year and has 68 full-time faculty, including 6 Musculoskeletal Radiologists. The department places an emphasis on image quality and has state-of-the-art equipment, including up to date MRI and CT scanners, including photon counting CT and ultra-high resolution CT. The Explorer total-body PET/CT scanner offers abundant research opportunities. Our clinical and research work extends across multiple premier facilities, including our Level I Trauma Center, the cutting-edge EXPLORER Molecular Imaging Center, and our new state-of-the-art 48X Complex, Outpatient Surgery Center, opened in 2025.

At UC Davis, you'll find not only the resources and support of a leading academic medical center but also a shared mission to improve outcomes and bring hope to the patients and communities we serve.

At the UC Davis Health Department of Radiology, we are driven by a clear mission: to deliver the very highest quality patient care, transformative research, and train the next generation of radiology leaders and innovators. As part of the Sacramento region's only academic medical center, we serve a 33-county area spanning 65,000 square miles. We provide advanced imaging, minimally invasive treatments and therapies, and expert care to patients of all ages across a wide range of specialties.

Our faculty has a long track record of pioneering new imaging technologies, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, and we are committed to continuously advancing the frontiers of medicine.

UC Davis is a distinguished university, ranked 5th nationally by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and 11th nationally by US News and World Report among U.S. public universities overall and for research funding. It is also ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine as "The 13 Most Important STEM Colleges for Women." Forbes has also ranked UC Davis 52nd among the Best Employers for Diversity.

Please review the full position description to learn more about acclaimed university and the notable rankings we have received regarding diversity, environmental sustainability, work-life balance, and more.

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