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TRANSPLANT PULMONOLOGIST, DIVISION OF PULMONARY, CRITICAL CARE AND SLEEP MEDICIINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky is seeking a Transplant Pulmonologist to join a team dedicated to expanding a thriving lung transplant program. This is an opportunity to join a world-class transplant program with more than 500 life-saving lung transplants completed, practice at a nationally ranked academic medical center, and enjoy the resources and reputation of the University of Kentucky, named a Best College by US News - UK HealthCare has been named the No. 1 Hospital in Kentucky for eight consecutive years.

The ideal candidate will be an M.D/ D.O. or equivalent, eligible for a Kentucky Medical License, have completed an accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship, and BE/BC in both Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine.  Lung transplant fellowship or equivalent experience in the care of pre and post lung transplant patients is required.

Candidates will be responsible for providing inpatient care for patients in the UK Lung Transplant program, the evaluation of patients for lung transplant listing both inpatient and outpatient, and outpatient post-transplant care. Candidates will have the opportunity and are encouraged to be involved in the teaching of University of Kentucky medical students, residents, and fellows. There are also opportunities to participate in patient-oriented research in the areas of advanced lung diseases, and lung transplantation. Salaries and academic rank are commensurate with experience.

University of Kentucky College of Medicine and UK HealthCare are located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Lexington, an ideal location to experience the work-life balance we strive to provide for all of our employees. The College of Medicine seeks qualified applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to creating an environment in which all members feel welcomed and valued. As an Equal Opportunity Action Employer, we strive to foster a community in which individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

Questions or inquiries may be directed to:  phillip.mccann@uky.edu.  Please include a CV and letter of interest.

Eric Bensadoun, MD, MPH

Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

740 S. Limestone St., K528, Lexington KY  40536-0284

Email:  phillip.mccann@uky.edu

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.

Board certified/eligible

About UK Healthcare, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients from throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth with the Markey Cancer Center being the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in Kentucky as well as highly ranked by U.S. News.

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