The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Oncology at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are seeking a chief of Gynecologic Oncology and a Gynecologic Oncologist.

The successful candidates must be BC/BE in OBGYN and eligible for or currently hold a certificate of special competence in Gynecologic Oncology from the American Board of OBGYN.  Special consideration given to those with training and/or interest in minimally invasive robotics.

Highlights include:

• Clinically active with 500 new patients annually
• Shared call with private physicians in town
• Has been GOG affiliated and subjects are following up with Medical Oncology & UNC
• Comprehensive care women GYN malignancy
• Patient management difficult pelvic surgical problems
• Research focused on development of new/improved treatments GYN malignancies
• Collaborative research and access to additional clinical trials at UNC
• Only cancer center in NC with Gamma and Cyber Knife

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology clinical volumes include about 3900 deliveries per year, 600-650 maternal transports per year, 200-250 new cases of cancer per year, and an in-vitro program doing 80-100 cycles per year. ECU is the only academic center in North Carolina with both a Gamma Knife and a CyberKnife for optimal radiosurgery from head to toe. The institutions support an ob/gyn residency program of 20 residents and approximately 10% of the graduating medical students enter obstetrics and gynecology residencies.

Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center is a regional center that offers comprehensive care for women with cancer and boasts the most advanced radiotherapy technology in the state of North Carolina. The center has seven oncologists, one gynecologic oncologist, and six surgeons with expertise in breast, thoracic, gastrointestinal and endocrine cancer surgery; two pediatric oncologists; and three radiation oncologists. Cancer patients who meet the eligibility criteria may stay free of charge at the American Cancer Society's McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge during radiation treatments.

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University:

The School of Medicine provides accredited education programs for medical students, residents and fellows, doctoral students in the basic medical sciences, and practicing physicians. The hallmarks of these programs are close-faculty student interaction, experiential learning, and development of students’ ability to continue learning even after they leave the formal educational setting. Our education programs are consistent with our missions of enhancing generalist training and offering opportunities in medicine to minority and disadvantaged students.

Vidant Medical Center:

Vidant Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.  Vidant Medical Center is a fully accredited JCAHO hospital and is a 871-bed tertiary referral center, providing acute, intermediate, rehabilitation, and outpatient health services to more than 1.4 million people in 29 counties.

Greenville, NC: 

Located in the heart of Eastern NC, Greenville (pop. 85,000) is an ideal, family-oriented community that caters to outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen.  Greenville is 45 miles from I-95 and just over an hour from Raleigh, the Outer Banks, Oriental (the sailing capital of NC) and the Atlantic Ocean.

• Home to East Carolina University (ECU), the third largest and fastest growing university in the state
• Vibrant college community including over 35,000 students
• ECU’s nationally recognized arts, theater and music program offers entertainment opportunities for the entire family
• Low cost of living, affordable housing and excellent choice of schools
• Desirable climate with mild winters and four seasons
• Division I Conference USA- football, basketball and baseball teams
• Numerous shopping opportunities, including popular national chains and unique, locally-owned stores
• 20 parks including 3 waterfront- a 324-acre nature park and an outdoor amphitheatre
• Numerous challenging private and public golf courses

• Vidant Medical Center
• East Carolina University
• City of Greenville    
• Greenville Area Information    

The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.