Clinical Track, Assistant Professor, Urology

Position Overview

The Department of Urology at Tulane University School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Tulane Health System, is seeking two Board-Certified or Board-Eligible urologists to join our full-time faculty. Our department operates as a tertiary care practice located in downtown New Orleans and adjacent Metairie.

• Urologic Oncologist:
  We are particularly interested in candidates who are fellowship trained in urologic oncology and possess robotic surgery experience. These candidates will join our expanding urology practice and will be expected to participate in clinical trials and collaborative research alongside established PhDs within the department.
• General Urologist:
  We are also seeking a general urologist with experience in robotic procedures.

In addition to our university hospital and clinic, the selected candidates will be part of an expanding medical practice that includes the New Orleans VA Medical Center, the state-owned University Medical Center, and East Jefferson General Hospital.

The academic appointment will be through the Tulane University School of Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to establish a clinical practice while contributing to the training of urology residents and fellows, educating medical students, and advancing both basic and clinical research. Applicants should have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in the U.S. and be eligible for a Louisiana medical license. Candidates must also be fully credentialed at Tulane University Hospital prior to the faculty start date.

This position is crucial to addressing the urgent need for prompt evaluation and management of patients in the downtown and East Jefferson clinics. Responsibilities include managing the urology service at East Jefferson General Hospital, handling emergency room consultations, and being an integral part of the new urology clinic being established.

The purpose of this recruitment is to expand our urologic oncology practice, facilitate clinical trials in urologic oncology, support the educational needs of our residents, and maintain competitiveness in the New Orleans market for the management of urologic oncology patients.