Division Chief Gynecologic Oncology at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are seeking an outstanding leader to be the Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology. The cancer institute is Arkansas’ only academic cancer treatment and research facility.

The new chief will lead the department and cancer institute in all aspects of Gynecologic Oncology and collaborate closely with the Director of the Cancer Institute on all matters related to the clinical enterprise as well as research collaboration and educational advancement.

The successful candidate must be board certified in Gynecologic Oncology. They must also have a strong clinical track record and leadership experience.

Opportunity Highlights 

• Leadership opportunity with a high-powered academic institution with a major emphasis on state-of-the-art cancer care
• Robust multidisciplinary cancer service line with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologists, and a full support staff
• Tremendous opportunity for someone with research experience or interest to expand their clinical trial footprint
• Provide mentorship for junior faculty as well as help start a fellowship program
• Be closely involved in the continued expansion of the cancer service line as they pursue NCI designation in the near future

Community Information 
Live and work in a southern community in Little Rock, Arkansas, a culturally diverse capital city that’s a remarkable place for families and individuals to call home. As a resident, you’ll have all you need and more, including big-city offerings without the traffic. 

• Ranked on US News & World Report’s list of best places to live (2022)
• Excellent cost of living with median home prices well below the national average
• A- overall grade and a best place to live in Arkansas (Niche)
• Some of the best public and private schools in the state, as well as local universities and a medical school
• Gorgeous scenery and endless options for outdoor activities
• Local and nearby parks, mountains, rivers, and lakes
• Minimal traffic and an easily accessible national airport

Interested candidates should contact Alyssa Iosco at medcareers@merritthawkins.com or (469) 524-1527.