Description
Vascular Surgeon
The Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Utah is seeking applications for a full-time board certified/eligible Vascular Surgeon beginning in Spring/Summer 2026. Appointment will be at an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in either a Clinical or Tenure Track commensurate with the candidate’s experience. The Division of Vascular Surgery is among 8 clinical divisions in the University of Utah Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 7 faculty members that provide care at our University Hospital and affiliated Primary Children’s Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute to patients throughout the intermountain west. This tertiary academic medical center provides care to patients in Utah and five surrounding states in a referral area encompassing more than 10 percent of the continental US.
The target candidate will have experience in all aspects of vascular surgery, including both open and endovascular surgery. Experience in limb salvage procedures or deep/superficial venous interventions and personal interest in building this component of a clinical practice is valued. Clinical time will be spent primarily at the University Medical Center along with satellite hospitals and clinics. In addition to providing patient care, the successful candidate will be involved in the teaching of vascular surgery fellows, residents, and medical students. The Division has a competitive 2-year Vascular Surgery Fellowship (5+2) with one trainee selected per year and is starting a vascular residency program.
The target candidate will have a passion for pursuing academic vascular surgery. The Division has a solid infrastructure for undertaking clinical trials, health services/outcomes research, global surgery research, and translational investigation. The infrastructure includes two full-time research coordinators, along with access to research databases and statistical support. We actively participate in a number of industry-sponsored clinical trials and maintain a strong working relationship with the major device companies. The Division also participates in multiple Vascular Quality Initiative procedure registries.
Interested applicants must apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191851
For more information, please contact: Benjamin S. Brooke, MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, Professor & Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Utah Health, benjamin.brooke@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
MD or Equivalent
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery
Fellowship-trained in Vascular Surgery
