The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Iowa seeks an Academic OBGYN in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities will include instruction and supervision of resident physicians and medical students in various inpatient and outpatient settings.

Preference given to those with interest and/or background experience in vulvar vaginal diseases, pediatric adolescent gynecology or pelvic pain. There is also opportunity for career development in those same specialized clinic services and/or clinical research interest in obstetrics and gynecology.

This role will be based at the Medical Center on the University Campus – staffing the obstetric unit, supervising the benign gynecology team and the resident continuity clinic, and providing outpatient care.  The position includes in-house and back-up call responsibilities overnight and on weekends.  The position includes rounding on antepartum and postpartum patients, rounding on gynecologic patients, providing obstetric and gynecologic consultations to the inpatient and emergency departments, consulting for family practice obstetric providers and advanced practice providers. There are opportunities to be involved in obstetric and gynecologic quality and safety initiatives and committees and clinical informatics.

Opportunity Highlights

• Exposure to exciting cases and opportunities for professional growth


• Opportunity to work in a high-volume and growing (approx. 3,300 births/year), high-risk labor and delivery unit


• Teaching of medical students and residents (6 per year)


• Extensive 24/7 backup system


• In-house Anesthesia and Level 4 NICU


• Large academic OB/GYN department with a rich history and commitment to training the next generation of OB/GYNs


• OB/GYN Department includes subspecialties Gyn Oncology, Urogynecology, MIGS, REI, MFM, and Midwifery.


• Excellent work-life balance - with opportunities for additional shifts for extra compensation


• Care for a diverse patient population in a supportive and collegial environment


• Develop and participate in research activities and/or involvement with hospital and university committees, if desired


• Competitive compensation, benefits package, and CME allowance

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Successful candidates must possess a medical degree (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). This position also requires completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Excellent clinical and surgical skills, excellent skills in patient management, strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated teaching skills, and commitment to team culture.

Candidates should be ABOG board eligible/certified. 

Candidates will be required to have licensure eligibility by the Iowa Board of Medicine and will be required to be licensed by the Iowa Board of Medicine before commencement of employment.