Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Chief, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Health System

Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Chief

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a candidate at the Associate or Professor rank to lead our Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Starting in August 2025, the division will have six Maternal Fetal Medicine subspecialists. It has a new ACGME approved Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship program whose first fellow started in 2024. The candidate’s responsibilities will be building and leading the division’s clinical, research, and educational programs.

The successful candidate will have skill and experience in leadership and administration, and have a national reputation for clinical care, teaching, and research. VCU has a growing OB population with 3200 deliveries in 2024 and a Level 4 NICU that is expanding to 60 babies. The division practices the full scope of the subspecialty including an active high risk in- and outpatient high risk obstetric practice, including ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal therapy.

The AIUM accredited ultrasound unit performs over 4500 studies per year using state of the art 3D/4D equipment. Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has 24 OB/GYN residents in training. The division has two current MFM fellows and will have a full complement of three fellows starting the summer of 2026.

Richmond, located on the James River, is well-situated about 2 hours from Washington, DC, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Appalachian Mountains. As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to excellent patient care, research and outreach to our community.

Required Qualifications:

· Completion of ACGME or ABOG accredited fellowship training in Maternal Fetal Medicine or its equivalent

· Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in Virginia

· Effective supervisory, leadership, and management skills

· Potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

· Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of professionalism, respect, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

· Certified by the American Board of OB/GYN in Maternal Fetal Medicine

Interested candidates should apply online at:

Contact Information: For additional information, please contact David Chelmow lmow