Clinical Assistant Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements: M.D. or equivalent, Board certified/eligible, and a current valid Florida Medical License.

About the Role

We are seeking a candidate with clinical experience in all aspects of care for urinary stone disease, including ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, laparoscopic and robotic surgery as it relates to urinary stone disease and upper urinary tract obstruction, as well as metabolic evaluation and preventive care for patients with urinary lithiasis.

The candidate would join a department recognized for its clinical and research excellence in stone disease, including multidisciplinary programs with nephrology, endocrinology, and basic scientists. The candidate would also receive excellent mentorship under the tutelage of internationally recognized endourologists and minimally invasive surgeons (Vincent G. Bird, MD, Benjamin K. Canales, MD, Li-Ming Su, MD).

Our stone research program has a rich history of investigative exploration in stone disease. Current studies include:

• Basic science efforts in oxalate metabolism and cell culture
• Translational efforts in calcium metabolism and microbiome using animal models
• Molecular characterization of urinary stone formers
• Clinical efforts with novel biomedical devices, a large metabolic and operative outcomes database, and prospective genetic trials

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for urinary stone disease, including ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Perform metabolic evaluation and preventive care for patients with urinary lithiasis
• Engage in research activities within the department’s stone research program

Requirements

• M.D. degree or equivalent
• Board certified or eligible in Urology
• Current or eligible for Florida Medical License
• Fellowship-trained in Endourology (preferred)
• Clinical experience in all aspects of urinary stone disease care

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) Fellowship-Trained Urologic Endourologist

Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).