The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board certified/eligible Sleep Surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor Rank on an academic or clinician track (track to be determined by qualification and interest).  In addition to serving as a pioneer in many areas of modern Otolaryngology, our program is a national leader in clinical care, research excellence and the education of residents, fellows and medical students.

Position Highlights:

Well-established Otolaryngology team of more than 50 physicians dedicated to the highest quality of patient care.Team offering broad sub-specialty expertise in all areas of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Practice the full spectrum of management for sleep apnea, snoring and related disorders. Numerous opportunities to be heavily involved in educational and research missions. Practice settings include both tertiary and community sites in Minneapolis-Saint Paul – a large metropolitan area with over 3 million people.

About the Department: 

The University of Minnesota Department Of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery has more than 120 years of history of treating patients, conducting research, and educating the next generation of otolaryngologists. The department is home to more than 50 physicians providing the latest in patient care through the University of Minnesota Physicians – our clinical practice is made up of more than 700 university doctors. Our physicians diagnose and treat a variety of ear, nose and throat problems – from the most common to the most complex. Most have special training or conduct research in an area of expertise.

As members of the University of Minnesota Medical School community, our physicians regularly collaborate with colleagues in areas like pediatrics and oncology to provide the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options, as well as groundbreaking research opportunities.

Our commitment to collaboration and innovation, coupled with the expertise of our physicians, allows us to support exceptional residency and fellowship training programs, attracting young physicians from around the nation and the world.

Qualifications: 

Graduate of an accredited ACGME Otolaryngology residency and Sleep Surgery fellowship-training program.  American Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery eligible/certified. Licensed or ability to obtain medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges Ability to receive work authorization in the United States and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Board certification or eligibility in Otolaryngology-Sleep Medicine.

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Applicants should also complete an application for this position with the University of Minnesota. The corresponding job opening can be found here.

Interested individuals should submit their curriculum vitae with a cover letter to:
Samir S. Khariwala, MD, MS
Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
University of Minnesota
420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: jmbest@umn.edu

Benefits Highlights: 

Competitive compensation and market leading benefits packages to support all aspects of employee well-being, including physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and financial health. More information can be found here: University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians.  

M Health and Clinical Partnerships: 

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health Fairview (M Health Fairview) shared care delivery system.  M Health Fairview represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system. 

University of Minnesota: 

The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The Medical School at the University of Minnesota is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

Community Information: 

University of Minnesota Physicians is based in the beautiful Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, consistently ranked as one of the best place to live in America by U.S. News & World Report.  Minneapolis-St. Paul offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. There are excellent school systems, a thriving workforce, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and an international airport. Minneapolis boasts outdoor hobbies including fishing and boating, great golf, and some of the country's best bike trails.

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

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