Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery

The Opportunity

• Summary of the ideal candidate:
  Triple threat; a great scientist, a great surgeon, and a great educator.
• Reporting to Ajay Maker, MD, Chief for the Division of Surgical Oncology, the Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery leads all clinical, academic, research, and administrative activities in the Section of Colorectal Surgery. This includes leading a team of nationally recognized surgeons and healthcare professionals, promoting innovative surgical techniques, advancing research in malignant and benign colorectal surgery, and providing exceptional patient care.
  
  The selected candidate will also collaborate with other departments and divisions to promote interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, research, and education.
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay.
• This role represents a blend of both Administrative and Clinical/Surgical responsibilities.

• Board Certified.
  • American Board of General Surgery and have completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
    • or
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology with a dedicated fellowship in colorectal surgery.
• History of achievement with all the following:
  • Program development (strategic growth).
  • Program leadership (administrative oversight of personnel & facilities).
  • National reputation and rigor for clinical excellence and scholarship in colorectal disease, including prominent publication.
    • Research interest, with record of productivity.
    • Academic interest, with record of achievement.

Diverse Clinical Opportunities:
We provide compassionate and effective Surgical and Oncological treatment across San Francisco, Oakland, and Northern California. Our experts are dedicated to providing outstanding care for all ages and social groups.

Leadership & Growth:
Ideal for candidates who aspire to influence program development, quality improvement, and hold administrative roles that shape the future of care at UCSF.

Academic Excellence:

Collaborate with world‑class researchers and educators in a vibrant academic environment dedicated to innovation and compassionate care. Our department is nationally recognized for its many outstanding educational programs in medical school, residency programs and clinical fellowships, research fellowships, and continuing medical education.

• Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine (rank and step commensurate with experience).
• Competitive compensation and UC benefits, including pension and health coverage.
• Access to premier facilities, cutting‑edge technologies, and UCSF’s integrated health system.
• A culture of innovation, teamwork, and academic excellence.
• Opportunities to grow in leadership, education, and research.

Living in the Bay Area means being part of one of the most dynamic and collaborative medical communities in the country. Whether you're rounding at UCSF Parnassus, working in Mission Bay’s biotech corridor, or practicing in the East Bay or Peninsula, you’re surrounded by institutions that value innovation, equity, and excellence in care.

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