Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology

Michigan State Medical Society MSMS
US - Michigan - Ann Arbor
November 4, 2024

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University of Michigan Medical School, Michigan Medicine

Ann Arbor, MI

The University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) invites nominations and applications for a nationally recognized and visionary leader to become the next Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology .
This is an opportunity to build on a historic legacy of excellence in clinical care, research, and education for a highly ranked, internationally renowned department.
As a key leader within Michigan Medicine (MM), the next Chair will leverage the strengths of the Department's mission areas to act as a balanced advocate and champion for quality patient care, education, and research at a moment of expansion and growth in Ann Arbor and across the state of Michigan.

UMMS is one of the nation's premier public research-oriented medical schools and is home to over 3,850 faculty in 29 clinical and basic science departments and 4,900 staff.
The school's renowned education programs currently include 692 medical students, over 1,300 residents and fellows, 896 graduate students, and 486 postdoctoral fellows.
UMMS's $777 million in annual research awards for FY23 represents a $131 million growth since FY19.

The Department of Anesthesiology has a large and interdisciplinary team of 920 faculty, staff, and students, including more than 200 faculty, 135 residents and fellows, and more than 210 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).
Thirty faculty members hold a primary appointment at the Ann Arbor VA.
The Department of Anesthesiology's research program was supported by over $16 million in NIH funding in FY24, currently among the top in the nation.
The operating budget for the Department is around $110 million.
US News & World Report currently ranks the department 5 th in the country for training programs.
The Department of Anesthesiology has broad expertise, established programs, impactful research, strong reserves, and is situated in a growing integrated academic medical center that is expanding while maintaining excellence in care.

The Chair of Anesthesiology will have a dedication to the clinical mission, a proven track record in advancing research programs, a demonstrated commitment to education, leadership skills to help advance a highly collegial and collaborative department, and significant administrative, budgetary, and philanthropic experience.
To lead the Department effectively, the Chair will promote and further build upon partnerships with senior leadership across the University, the Medical School, and several centers and institutes.
As leader of the Department, the Chair will serve as an inspirational model and lynchpin for faculty by ensuring clinical excellence and research that spans the translational spectrum.
The Chair will work tirelessly to cultivate and leverage the scholarship of the faculty, actively seeking out and promoting collaborative opportunities provided by the extraordinary resources at Michigan Medicine.
The Chair will demonstrate integrity and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Chair will also bring operational knowledge of anesthesia care, an understanding of and experience leading strategic planning, a track record of fostering collaboration, and outstanding communication skills.
Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree, have an academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor, and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.

Please direct all inquiries, nominations, and applications to Isaacson, Miller, the national executive search firm assisting with the search.
All replies will be held in strict confidence.
Correspondence and applications, which should include a CV and letter of interest, should be submitted electronically to the team at Isaacson, Miller via:
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Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University.
We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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