System Division Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

The System Division Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) is the physician leader responsible for the clinical, operational, quality, academic, and strategic direction of Maternal-Fetal Medicine across Boston Medical Center Health System, including Boston Medical Center, BMC Brighton, and BMC South.

The System Division Director provides leadership for MFM physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary MFM team and is accountable for ensuring consistently high-quality, evidence-based, equitable maternal and fetal care across all sites. The Director establishes systemwide clinical standards and expectations for MFM care; oversees the quality, safety, effectiveness, and coordination of MFM services; and works with hospital, departmental, nursing, and administrative leaders to ensure that patients receive the appropriate level of care at the appropriate site.

The System Division Director also leads the academic mission of the MFM Division at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, including faculty development, education, scholarship, and research. The Director will advance a systemwide vision for MFM that combines the capabilities of a tertiary academic medical center with strong community-based obstetric services, allowing patients to receive care close to home whenever appropriate while ensuring timely access and transfer to tertiary-level care when needed.

A central expectation of this position is the development of an integrated MFM program across Boston Medical Center Health System, with shared clinical standards, coordinated staffing and coverage, common approaches to quality and safety, and clear pathways for consultation, escalation, and maternal transfer among the three hospitals.

Reporting and Key Relationships

The System Division Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine reports to the System Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The Director works in close partnership with:

• Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Strategy

• Chiefs of Obstetrics & Gynecology at BMC Brighton and BMC South

• Director of the Antenatal Testing Unit

• MFM clinicians across the health system

• Obstetricians, Certified Nurse Midwives, Family Medicine physicians, and advanced practice providers providing obstetric care

• Nursing and administrative leaders at each hospital

• Neonatology, Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Genetics, Cardiology, and other medical and pediatric subspecialties involved in high-risk pregnancy care

• Quality, patient safety, risk management, and credentialing leadership

• Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine educational and research leadership

The System Division Director has authority for systemwide MFM clinical standards, professional practice expectations, quality and safety priorities, and MFM service strategy. Local operational implementation is carried out collaboratively with the OB/GYN Chief and administrative and nursing leadership at each hospital.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school or equivalent.

• Completion of an accredited residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology and fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

• Board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

• Board certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

• Eligibility for an unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.

• Academic accomplishments appropriate for appointment at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at the Associate Professor or Professor level, or demonstrated trajectory toward such appointment as appropriate.

• Demonstrated record of clinical excellence in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

• Significant leadership experience within MFM, Obstetrics & Gynecology, or a related clinical program.

• Demonstrated ability to lead physicians and multidisciplinary teams and to work effectively across organizational and professional boundaries.

• Experience in clinical operations, quality improvement, patient safety, and program development.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated organizational and management ability.

• Commitment to the mission of Boston Medical Center Health System and to providing exceptional, equitable care to all patients.

Administrative Support

• The System Division Director will receive protected administrative time appropriate to the scope and responsibilities of systemwide leadership. The amount of protected time will be established by the Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology and reviewed periodically based on the size, complexity, and evolving responsibilities of the System MFM Division

• Applicants must have the ability to work collegially within a diverse environment and demonstrate a commitment to our institutional values regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Consistent with our commitment to meet our patients' desire for concordant care, BIPOC (Black/Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color) applicants are encouraged to apply. Academic appointment will be at Boston University School of Medicine; rank is commensurate with experience and CV. We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package.

Send CV and Cover Letter to: Carol Boudrot, Boston Medical Center, [email protected]

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