Description

Position Overview

The Department of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Critical Care Physician with core training in Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, or Surgery to join the faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This position combines clinical excellence, academic engagement, and service within one of the nation’s leading institutions dedicated to health equity and training diverse healthcare leaders.

The selected candidate will hold a full-time clinical appointment with the Grady Health System Acute Care Surgery Service and an academic appointment at Morehouse School of Medicine. The physician will provide care in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)—managing critically ill trauma, surgical, and cardiovascular patients—while participating in resident and medical student education, clinical research, and program development.

This position offers a unique opportunity to practice in Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta’s only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center, which manages approximately 10,000 trauma admissions annually. The faculty member will join a collaborative team of 15 Acute Care Surgeons and 3 Non-Surgical Intensivists, working in a multidisciplinary academic environment supported by partnerships with Grady Health System, Emory School of Medicine, and Morehouse School of Medicine.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to academic medicine, compassionate patient care, and service to underserved populations, consistent with the mission and values of Morehouse School of Medicine

Department Overview

The Department of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing surgical education, research, and clinical care through innovation, collaboration, and service. Faculty members are committed to training the next generation of surgeons and physician leaders who will improve health equity and access to high-quality surgical care.

Through its partnership with Grady Health System—one of the nation’s largest public academic hospitals—and the Emory School of Medicine, the department provides a rich environment for academic growth, clinical excellence, and multidisciplinary collaboration in patient care and discovery.

Clinical and Academic Environment

Grady Memorial Hospital is the only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center in Atlanta, with approximately 10,000 trauma admissions annually. Grady serves as a vital resource for the Atlanta community and as a referral center for hospitals across the region. The successful applicant will join a team of 15 Acute Care Surgeons and 3 Non-Surgical Intensivists on the Acute Care Surgery service at Grady.

Clinical responsibilities include providing care in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, teaching trainees at all levels, and participating in clinical research and program development. In collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine, Grady Health System, and the Emory School of Medicine, the position offers access to a robust, multidisciplinary academic network that supports clinical care, research, community engagement, and systems innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care for patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, including trauma, acute care surgery, and cardiovascular patients.
• Participate in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Surgery coverage as assigned.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows within the academic programs of Morehouse School of Medicine.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, quality improvement, and educational innovation consistent with the department’s academic mission.
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve patient outcomes and advance excellence in critical care delivery.
• Contribute to departmental and institutional service through committee participation and program leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Medical Degree: MD or DO degree; fellowship-trained and board-eligible or board-certified in Critical Care Medicine.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic medicine, with demonstrated expertise in surgical education and administration. Prior experience as a residency program director or associate director is strongly preferred.
• Core training in Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, or Surgery.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and service to diverse and underserved populations.
• Research and Scholarship: An active interest in educational scholarship, with experience in academic research or contributions to educational literature preferred.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
    

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Contact information for three professional references.
• All application materials should be submitted electronically through the Morehouse School of Medicine Careers Portal or sent directly to:

Department of Surgery
Morehouse School of Medicine
Attn: Stacy Dougherty-Welch, MD, FACS
Email:  sdoughertywelch@msm.edu

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Morehouse School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

MSM is committed to building an inclusive and diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented minorities, and individuals who are dedicated to advancing health equity and medical education.