General Surgery - Physician
Company: IU Health Medical Group - Indiana University Healt
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and Indiana
University Health Medical Group are recruiting a
Division Chief for General Surgery.The Division
Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership across the
full range of division service areas, including the tripartite
missions of the academic institution: clinical and administrative
service, education, and research. This academic role in the Department of Surgery at IUSM will
work with and represent 21 faculty members and 11 advanced practice
providers covering 7 hospitals in the Indianapolis metropolitan
area.In 2025, the division saw over 7,800 new patients and
performed over 6,600 surgeries.The division provides a
comprehensive range of surgical services, encompassing colon &
rectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery,
hernia surgery, and general surgery. In addition, the division is
home to a nationally recognized Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
program, known for its excellence in patient outcomes, innovation,
and adherence to national quality standards. This breadth of
services enables the team to deliver highly specialized,
multi-disciplinary care to a diverse patient population.The
division also supports advanced surgical training through its
Fellowship Council accredited Advanced Gastrointestinal
Surgery/Bariatric Surgery fellowship, offering one fellowship
position annually.In addition, the division plays a significant
role in surgical education, supporting one of the nation's largest
general surgery residency programs by training approximately 58
residents and offering extensive clinical exposure, mentorship, and
multidisciplinary learning opportunities across diverse service
lines. Department of Surgery - As one of the largest
departments in the country and part of the only academic medical
center in the state, the Department of Surgery at Indiana
University School of Medicine cares for some of the highest volumes
of surgical patients in the country with outstanding outcomes.The
department is an international leader in surgical education, health
services and outcomes, and quality improvement research.Our
nationally recognized research centers are rapidly expanding,
particularly in clinical and outcomes research, while our surgical
education program continues to set the standard for innovation.
With a new $6 billion campus to open in 2027, the Department of
Surgery continues to have a tremendous impact on the Hoosier state
and around the world.To learn more about the Department of Surgery,
please click on this link: Department of Surgery The ideal candidate will be a recognized, clinically active
academic surgeon with strong leadership skills, a reputation for
surgical excellence, and a record of achievement in clinical work,
education, research, and administration. This individual will be
skilled in collaborative, relationship-oriented leadership and have
strong experience bringing together disciplines across academic and
clinical environments to drive program growth, impact, and
investment - regionally and nationally. The Division Chief must
bring a point-of-view on the future of general surgery reflective
of the latest opportunities and challenges in academic settings.
This individual will be responsible for shaping and creating the
division's future, emphasizing growth, expansion, thoughtful
investment, and partnership. They will communicate in a fashion
that inspires others. The ideal candidate will be able to create
momentum and serve as an agent for change and continuous
improvement across patient care, teaching, and research settings.
Critically, they must demonstrate transparency, a deep sense of
professionalism, an unwavering ethical compass, and strong support
for interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaboration. Basic Qualifications: Indianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S.
city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a
wonderful balance of business and leisure.Residents of this dynamic
city enjoy:
Expectations:
Expectations for the Division Chief include, but are not limited
to, providing strategic leadership for the division by establishing
annual academic priorities, mentoring the faculty, conducting
comprehensive annual faculty reviews, and actively participating in
graduate medical education. The new division chief will have the
opportunity to think strategically and reorganize care delivery
across the Indianapolis metro region and beyond. The role also
encompasses oversight of research initiatives, ensuring strong
division financial performance, and leading the development and
management of a substantial operating budget and annual
discretionary funds. Additional responsibilities include preparing
and presenting financial and operational performance reports, as
well as fostering effective collaboration with all functional areas
across the Department of Surgery, IU Health Medical Group,
affiliated hospitals, and partner physician organizations. We
expect the division chief to continue to raise the national profile
of this outstanding team.
A medical degree (MD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA, MD/PhD, DO) or equivalent
with completion of an ACGME-accredited general surgery
residency.
Board certified in Surgery or their appropriate surgical
subspecialty.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of
associate or full professor.
Relevant administrative experience and evidence of effective
interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
A history of academic leadership, industry or grant funded research
(desired, but not required), and a nationally recognized reputation
in general surgery.
Possession of, or eligibility for, an unrestricted medical license
in the State of Indiana.
Keywords: IU Health Medical Group - Indiana University Healt, Fairfield , General Surgery - Physician, Healthcare , Indianapolis, Ohio
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