University of Missouri Healthcare Looking for Academic Radiology – Thoracic/Chest at Columbia, MO Full Time

Cardiothoracic Imaging – Academic Radiology 

All Ranks 

Non-Tenure Track 

The University of Missouris School of Medicine,?Department of Radiology, chaired by Dr. Talissa Altes, is expanding, and searching for a full-time Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join our growing radiology practice. This is an excellent career opportunity for candidates just starting their careers, as well as experienced candidates to join a thriving academic radiology department. 

Our Clinical Model 

Faculty in our Cardiothoracic Division have responsibilities in cardiopulmonary radiology, including conventional radiographs with a full complement of advanced imaging, including CT and MRI. Involvement in a variety of multidisciplinary conferences is expected. Our Cardiothoracic radiologists enjoy very collaborative relationships with referring providers and participate in multidisciplinary conferences. 

• Join a department of 26 radiologists – Meet our Team 

• Responsibilities are:  

• Expected schedule:

  • Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM 

  • – 1 day per week for administrative time 

• Expected call schedule 

• Equipment 

Our Educational Model 
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As educators, the Cardiothoracic Imaging Division is an integral part of University of Missouri (MU) medical student and post-graduate trainee education. We offer eight radiology fellowship programs, including a non-ACGME accredited Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship, which we accept one fellow per year.  

We have a strong long-standing ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency program which accepts five residents per year. Our diagnostic residency program offers the Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology Residency (ESIR) pathway. We also accept one resident per year for our ACGME-accredited Nuclear Medicine residency program. As of July 2021, we introduced our new Independent Interventional Radiology residency program.  

Our Research Model 

Looking to the future, we are making a huge investment in medical research. The NextGen Precision Health Institute is a $220 million, 265,000-square-foot research facility that is a hub where scientists and clinicians collaborate with experts in other disciplines. The facility is equipped for every step of the translational research process and houses a MAGNETOM Terra 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner, the first of its kind in Missouri.?? 

Qualifications 

• Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with training, current academic productivity, and experience 

  • This is a great opportunity for a new fellowship graduate, but also for those with experience who are looking for a new opportunity to join us as we grow 

  • Leadership opportunities abound for those qualified and interested in the same 

• We encourage candidates from diverse and unique backgrounds to apply!