Chair, Department of Surgery
The University of Kansas Health System
About this role
The Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine provides visionary leadership to develop and strengthen the department and oversees departmental operations, faculty, and resources. The chair ensures the department fulfills its education, research, and clinical commitments while advancing the medical center’s vision. The role also serves as the clinical service chief in The University of Kansas Health System and reports jointly to the Executive Dean of the School of Medicine and health system leadership.
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About The University of Kansas Health System
kansashealthsystem.comThe University of Kansas Health System is a nonprofit academic medical center headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across Kansas and the Midwest. It delivers advanced specialty services — including an NCI‑designated cancer center, Level I trauma care, transplantation, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics and comprehensive stroke care — supported by research and training through its affiliation with the University of Kansas Medical Center. The system emphasizes complex, referral‑level care and innovation, holds Joint Commission accreditation and Magnet nursing recognition, and operates multiple locations and patient access options across the region.
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About The University of Kansas Health System
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$138k – $186k
per year
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