Physician - Neurosurgery (Brain Tumor) - Rush University Medical Center (Downtown)

Physician - Neurosurgery (Brain Tumor) - RUMC (Downtown) (Job ID: 28587)

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Neurosurgery

Work Type: Full Time

Brain Tumor Neurosurgeon - Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Neurosurgeon, Neuro-Oncology.
* Candidates must demonstrate an established trajectory of regional, national, or international recognition in brain tumor surgery and research.
* Faculty rank and tenure status will be determined by the qualifications, academic achievements, and experience of the successful candidate. The major criteria for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at Rush University include a sustained track record of excellence in clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity that significantly advances the field of neuro-oncology.

Research & Clinical Leadership

• We seek an accomplished individual to lead and expand a robust brain tumor clinical practice and research program.
• The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between bench and bedside by successfully initiating early-phase clinical trials, expanding our existing clinical trials portfolio, and fostering deep multidisciplinary collaboration across the Rush University System for Health.
• In addition to driving translational and clinical innovation, this individual will play a pivotal role in expanding clinical capacity, mentoring junior faculty and residents, and cementing Rush's leadership in complex brain tumor care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education/Training: MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent), completion of an accredited neurosurgery residency training program, and a dedicated fellowship in surgical neuro-oncology (preferred).
• Board Status: Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons (ABNS).
• Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois.
• Academic/Research Track Record: A proven history of peer-reviewed publications, a strong portfolio of translational/clinical research, and a demonstrated ability to secure sustained extramural research funding.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership in clinical care, resident and fellow education, and institutional service.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

About Rush University System for Health

Rush University System for Health brings together the brightest minds in medicine, research and academics. Driven by discovery, innovation and a deep responsibility for the health of our communities, Rush is a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships and in empowering a new generation of health care providers.

Rush is a nonprofit health system that includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as an extensive provider network and numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and consistently is named among the top academic medical centers for excellence in patient care by Vizient Inc. and a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Rush University comprises three colleges: Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences.