Assistant, Associate, Professor of Surgery
Indiana University School of Medicine’s Division of Abdominal Transplantation and Indiana University Health Medical Group is seeking a Surgical Director of Liver Transplant to join our nationally recognized abdominal transplant program. This is a full-time academic appointment with clinical practice mainly based at IU Health University Hospital as the primary location.
About the Role
This leadership role is ideal for an abdominal transplant surgeon with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, program development, and academic advancement. The incoming Surgical Director will join a collaborative team of 8 transplant surgeons, 6 advanced practice providers, and 5 dedicated support staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Liver Transplant Program, overseeing clinical quality, program growth, and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Perform the full spectrum of abdominal transplant procedures, with emphasis on liver and intestine transplantation
- Participate in organ procurement and complex hepatobiliary surgery
- Conduct inpatient rounds, outpatient clinic, and perioperative care
- Collaborate with transplant hepatology, anesthesia, critical care, and multidisciplinary teams
- Support program quality, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement
- Teach and mentor trainees across the academic continuum
- Contribute to research, publications, and academic advancement
- Shared call schedule with one week of call per month, plus distinct weeks/weekends off
Requirements
- MD/DO or equivalent
- Board-eligible/board-certified in Surgery
- Completion of an ASTS-accredited transplant surgery fellowship (required)
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana
- Experience in abdominal transplant surgery
- Experience and skill in living donor transplantation, intestine and multivisceral transplant, and robotic transplant surgery would be of particular interest
About the Program
IU Health Transplant is one of the nation’s highest-performing transplant centers, with national rankings including: #5 in pancreas transplant volume, #6 in intestine transplant volume, #11 in liver transplant volume. The program is known for innovation in areas such as living donor liver transplantation, liver perfusion, and normothermic regional perfusion (NRP).
About the Institution
The IUSM Department of Surgery is committed to the education and development of excellent surgical clinicians, incorporating the skills, knowledge, and competencies essential for providing a high standard of care. Faculty educators strive to advance surgical scientists and their research and aim to instill leadership qualities that empower graduates to excel in all practice settings.
Indiana University School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty.
IU Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system (ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report). The partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine provides physicians opportunities in breakthrough research and high-quality patient care.
About the Location
Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. The city has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a balance of business and leisure, including professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years.
For questions, contact Shelly Moore, HRBP, Department of Surgery at sm226@iu.edu.