Physician - Breast Surgical Oncologist

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Breast Surgical Oncologist to join our highly skilled academic surgical faculty at our NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position is ideal for a surgeon committed to academic excellence, multidisciplinary cancer care, and advancing the field through research, innovation, and education.

Key Position Highlights:

As a core member of our breast surgical oncology team, the selected candidate will practice within a high‑volume tertiary care academic center serving a multi‑state region. The position includes:

• A dedicated Breast Surgical Oncology practice, including call responsibilities integrated with a supportive and collegial team
• Access to outstanding compensation and benefits consistent with academic faculty positions
• Eligibility requires Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship training or Complex General Surgical Oncology training with a breast emphasis

This role is designed for a surgeon who thrives in a multidisciplinary academic environment and seeks opportunities for clinical leadership, research, program-building, and mentorship.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Board Eligible/ Board Certified in General Surgery
• Completion of a specialized fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship or Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship with a breast emphasis
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Robust Academic Environment:

Faculty in the Division of Breast Surgical Oncology participate in a vibrant academic ecosystem that includes:

Research Infrastructure & Support

• Full access to research support, including abstraction, medical writing, and grant development
• A Comprehensive Clinical Trials Office with opportunities for participation in investigator‑initiated and cooperative group trials
• Availability of translational research laboratory start‑up resources for surgeons pursuing basic or translational research programs

Education & Training

• Teaching and mentoring responsibilities with:
  • An SSO‑accredited Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship (one fellow per year)
  • General Surgery residents (six per year)
  • Medical students from the University of Kansas School of Medicine

Faculty are encouraged to engage in curriculum development, lecture series, operative and clinical teaching, and scholarly educational contributions.

Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Breast Program

The breast team at The University of Kansas Health System, is fully integrated and nationally recognized for its multidisciplinary strengths:

• Fellowship-trained specialists in breast imaging, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and advanced practice providers
• An Accredited Lymphedema Center of Excellence with prevention, education, and treatment programs
• Breast nurse navigators providing streamlined, patient‑centered coordination
• Full access to microvascular plastic surgeons skilled in advanced free‑flap reconstruction and lymphatic procedures

Academic Conferences & Collaborative Culture

Faculty regularly participate in:

• Weekly Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences
• Weekly Benign‑with‑Upgrade‑Potential Conferences
• Monthly Disease Working Group meetings focused on breast cancer research and program development

 Benefits and compensation: 

• Recent increase in overall compensation package 
• Generous retirement contribution 
• Relocation assistance 
• Health, dental, vision insurance 
• CME allowance 
• LTD/STD and Life insurance 
• Professional liability insurance 

About The University of Kansas Hospital: 

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence. 

About Kansas City: 

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design. 

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup!

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

ATerry2@kumc.edu

816-419-4523

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Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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