Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
(Open Rank Faculty)
Hiring Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Location: Chicago, IL
Requisition ID: 1036084
Posting Close Date: July 14, 2025
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $300,000 to $350,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
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Position Summary
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist for a full-time, open rank faculty position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing MFM division dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Responsibilities include providing consultative and co-managed care for high-risk obstetrical patients, performing prenatal diagnostic procedures, participating in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and contributing to ongoing clinical and/or translational research. Academic rank and track will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide on-site and off-site Maternal-Fetal Medicine clinical coverage as an attending physician, including high-risk obstetric consultations and patient management.
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Serve as attending physician for on-site and off-site obstetrical sonography services, including interpretation and supervision of ultrasound studies.
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Perform ambulatory MFM procedures such as amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), fetal echocardiography, and cerclage.
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Provide in-house supervision and education of MFM fellows during their Labor and Delivery rotation.
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Cover antepartum hospital service as the attending physician, coordinating multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients.
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Participate in out-of-hospital call coverage for MFM consults and maternal transports (note: no in-house night call is required).
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Conduct didactic sessions for medical students, OB/GYN residents, and MFM fellows as part of the department’s education program.
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Mentor learners and junior faculty in clinical practice, medical education, and research, fostering academic and professional development.
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Participate in maternal morbidity and mortality case reviews, including interdisciplinary rounds at affiliated network hospitals.
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Engage in quality improvement, research, and academic service as aligned with individual interests and departmental needs.
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Perform other related duties and contribute to departmental or institutional special projects as assigned.
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Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree (or equivalent international medical degree)
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Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (or the international equivalent)
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Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (or the international equivalent)
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Board certified or board eligible in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Illinois
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