The Division of Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine is recruiting for an experienced physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Lung Transplant for the University of Maryland School of Maryland. The lung transplant program is centered at the University of Maryland Medical Center and is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of professionals.  We are focused on providing exceptional care to patients with critical lung illnesses and developing cutting edge treatment. Candidates can learn more about the division from our website www.umms.org/ummc/health-services/pulmonary-critical-care-medicine

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct all clinical, operational, and academic activities related to lung transplantation.
• Develop and implement strategies for growing the lung transplant program and improving outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies including UNOS, CMS, and Joint Commission.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to set program goals, secure necessary resources, and ensure financial sustainability.
• Ensure integration of the lung transplant program with other departments (e.g., cardiology, critical care, surgery).
• Develop partnerships with referring physicians and other medical institutions to enhance the lung transplant referral network.
• Work closely with the hospital’s marketing and outreach teams to promote the lung transplant program regionally and nationally.
• Participate in community outreach and education regarding organ donation and transplant opportunities.

This position requires an MD/DO degree from a recognized accredited university (or foreign equivalent).  The Medical Director of Lung Transplant will lead and oversee all aspects of the lung transplant program, including patient care, research initiatives, and program development. This leadership role requires a physician who is board-certified in pulmonary diseases, has completed a transplant fellowship or equivalent, and has extensive experience in lung transplantation. The director will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, intensivists, pulmonologists, pharmacists, transplant coordinators, and researchers to ensure the highest standards of patient care, medical education, and clinical research. Eligibility to obtain an independent license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland is required.  Experience in transplant-related clinical and/or translational research is strongly encouraged.

Expected faculty rank is Associate Professor or higher, however, rank, tenure status and salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.  We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as an environment supportive of professional development. 

For immediate consideration, please send a cover letter and current CV, as well as contact information of three references to the following link:  https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=240001HP&lang=en   Though not required, candidates are also invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and civility.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, disability plans, retirement plans, and more through the State of Maryland!  UMB was ranked 13th in ‘Forbes’ 2021 America’s Best Large Employers Survey and was also ranked 6^th among educational institutions for Best Employers for Diversity in 2022 also by Forbes.  The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore was ranked as one of the Best Hospitals in both the State of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro Area by the U.S. News & World Report in 2023.

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.    We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For additional questions after application, please email facultypostings@som.umaryland.edu

This position requires an MD/DO degree from a recognized accredited university (or foreign equivalent).  The Medical Director of Lung Transplant will lead and oversee all aspects of the lung transplant program, including patient care, research initiatives, and program development. This leadership role requires a physician who is board-certified in pulmonary diseases, has completed a transplant fellowship or equivalent, and has extensive experience in lung transplantation. The director will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, intensivists, pulmonologists, pharmacists, transplant coordinators, and researchers to ensure the highest standards of patient care, medical education, and clinical research. Eligibility to obtain an independent license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland is required.  Experience in transplant-related clinical and/or translational research is strongly encouraged. 

About University of Maryland School of Medicine

The Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art patient care and improving treatment through clinical research and education. Department of Medicine physicians provide care to thousands of patients annually at the University of Maryland Medical Center, the Baltimore VA Medical Center and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.Since 1807, the Department of Medicine has trained physicians of the highest caliber, including more than half of the physicians currently practicing medicine in Maryland. With 340 full-time faculty members, the Department of Medicine is the largest department in the School of Medicine and is responsible for the training of 140 residents and 89 fellows. Stephen N. Davis, MBBS, is the Theodore E. Woodward Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine.Our current active research funding exceeds $180 million, over half of which comes from NIH and other federal agencies. With nearly 100 funded investigators, the department has an extensive research base in both the basic and clinical sciences. Our research training programs are extensive and include basic, clinical and translational researc...h training awards. The Department of Medicine also supports and conducts research internationally, with considerable infrastructure in such geographically diverse areas as South America and Africa.

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