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The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia Health System (UVA Health) is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Breast Imager. Qualified candidates for this position must have an MD or equivalent degree, be eligible for a Virginia State Medical License, be Board Certified/Eligible with the American Board of Radiology, and have a commitment to quality patient care, our institution’s academic missions, and a commitment to teaching. Applicants must be competent in all aspects of breast imaging, including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, radioactive seed placement and breast procedures, including core needle biopsy. This is a full-time opportunity to join one of the premier academic communities in the country.

This position is for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with academic rank being dependent on qualifications and experience. The UVA Breast Program is cohesive, mature, and collaborative. The Breast Imaging Division consists of 7 dedicated breast radiologists working in an integrated center with Breast Surgery, Oncology, and Plastic Surgery. In August 2020, the Breast Program opened a new multi-disciplinary Center, which includes 3D mammography, high resolution breast ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced mammography. The Center also allows state-of-the-art image-guided intervention using ultrasound, stereotactic/tomosynthesis, and contrast-enhanced mammography core needle sampling. Breast MRI and abbreviated breast MRI are available at multiple sites, and MRI-guided biopsy is accomplished at UVA medical center. There are 3 additional screening sites and a mobile van, all with 3D mammography. The division has a robust research program with typically 2-4 active clinical trials. Fellows include both traditional instructors (3) and international visiting fellows (1).

The UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging has nine divisions, 60 full-time clinical faculty, 14 research faculty, 47 residents and 23 fellows/instructors working in a Level 1 Trauma Center with busy transplant and cardiovascular services and strong representation in all medical and surgical specialties. The department strives to offer faculty members a positive, supportive and genuinely non-competitive professional community with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies as well as a dedicated marketing team. Our faculty are highly productive clinically and academically as well as very well respected, dynamic, educators. Many are leaders and innovators in their fields. The Department and its faculty and staff are committed to growing the diversity of all of its team members, imbuing a culture of respect and inclusivity, and supporting efforts to improve work-life balance.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits plan, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, a professional allotment and a sign-on bonus. To learn more about joining the UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, please visit med.virginia.edu/radiology/join-us/ . For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

Charlottesville, Virginia, is consistently ranked by media outlets as one of the best places in the United States to live, work and raise a family. This vibrant and enlightened small city is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and has excellent public and private schools, diverse housing options and exceptional food, beverage, music, and art scenes. The University of Virginia is a top-5 nationally ranked public university and is renowned as one of the most beautiful college campuses in America. The Atlantic Ocean, Washington D.C. and Shenandoah National Park are each a short drive away. Charlottesville is also served by its own regional airport and Amtrak service. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

Applications will be accepted until July 11, 2024.

Qualified candidates must have a MD or equivalent degree, be eligible for Virginia State medical licensure, be fellowship trained in Breast Imaging, be eligible for ABR certification and have a commitment to quality patient care, teaching and scholarly endeavors. As UVA is an academic institution, teaching, scholarly and service activities are also expected.

Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/147813 and include CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

For additional information about the position, please contact Timothy Rooney, MD, Chief of Breast Imaging at CWM4JW@uvahealth.org or Nicole Vaughan, Regional Faculty Affairs Coordinator at nsv3w@uvahealth.org or 434-243-0881.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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