Assistant Professor

Mission Statement: Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.

Position Summary:

The position of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Generalist is to provide specialized care in the treatment of women’s health conditions, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system, providing comprehensive medical care throughout various life stages. The role involves clinical practice, surgical management and educational responsibilities.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care across the patient life cycle, including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecologic preventive care, family planning, and menopausal management.
• Manage prenatal care for low- to moderate-risk pregnancies; collaborate with specialists for high-risk cases.
• Perform gynecologic procedures (e.g., IUD placement/removal, Pap/colposcopy, office-based ultrasound, minor in-office procedures, laparoscopic/minimally invasive gynecologic procedures as applicable).
• Deliver inpatient obstetric services, including labor and delivery coverage, when required; participate in on-call rotation per department policy.
• Counsel patients on fertility, contraception, prenatal screening, and lifestyle factors affecting pregnancy outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record; ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice changes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing, anesthesia, neonatal, social work, lactation consultants, and primary care) to optimize patient care.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of residents, medical students, or allied health professionals as applicable.
• Participate in departmental meetings, case conferences, and community outreach activities.
• Contribute to academic activities, including didactic lectures, curriculum development, and simulation training for residents and medical students.
• Engage in consistent record of positive classroom contributions to include instruction, innovative teaching, and course development for teaching both undergraduate and graduate trainees.
• Serve as preceptor for mentoring and advising students and residents.
• Monitoring and participate in the evaluation of students and residents during their training in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Participate in serving on institutional, departmental and school academic committees, curriculum development and supervision and interviewing.

                                                                                                               

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Active, unrestricted medical license
• Ability to obtain credentialing with the affiliated hospital(s).
• Demonstrated clinical competence in obstetrics and gynecology with a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and teaching skills.
• Excellent clinical judgment and patient communication
• Proficiency in vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, and common gynecologic surgeries.
• Ability to manage high-risk pregnancies and complex gynecologic conditions.
• Proficiency in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic/robotic)
• Ultrasound competency (prenatal and gynecologic)
• Teaching, mentorship, and residency leadership experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• Leadership and team building in fast-paced obstetric settings
• Adaptability to varied practice environments (academic, community hospital, rural clinics)
• Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze outcomes and drive improvement
• Resilience and composure in obstetric emergencies; ability to make quick, evidence-based decisions
• Availability for on-call duties and coverage as required by department policy
• Commitment to teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity as part of the role
• Research and data analysis skills; publication history

Education and Experience Required:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completion of ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency program
• DEA certification

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Additional fellowship training in subspecialties (e.g., Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Urogynecology)
• Experience with prenatal counseling, ultrasound, and fetal assessment
• Participation in clinical research or quality improvement projects
• Teaching or resident mentorship experience
• Subspecialty clinic experience if relevant

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• Active Medical license to practice obstetrics/gynecology
• Board certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred:

• Ongoing maintenance of board certification (e.g., ABOG maintenance of certification)

This job description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing operations and mission Meharry Medical College and its facilities.