Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and Indiana University Health Medical Group are recruiting a Division Chief for General Surgery. The Division Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership across the full range of division service areas, including the tripartite missions of the academic institution: clinical and administrative service, education, and research.
This academic role in the Department of Surgery at IUSM will work with and represent 21 faculty members and 11 advanced practice providers covering 7 hospitals in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. In 2025, the division saw over 7,800 new patients and performed over 6,600 surgeries. The division provides a comprehensive range of surgical services, encompassing colon & rectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, hernia surgery, and general surgery. In addition, the division is home to a nationally recognized Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program, known for its excellence in patient outcomes, innovation, and adherence to national quality standards. This breadth of services enables the team to deliver highly specialized, multi-disciplinary care to a diverse broad population. The division also supports advanced surgical training through its Fellowship Council accredited Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery/Bariatric Surgery fellowship, offering one fellowship position annually. In addition, the division plays a significant role in surgical education, supporting one of the nation’s largest general surgery residency programs by training approximately 58 residents and offering extensive clinical exposure, mentorship, and multidisciplinary learning opportunities across multiple service lines.
The ideal candidate will be a recognized, clinically active academic surgeon with strong leadership skills, a reputation for surgical excellence, and a record of achievement in clinical work, education, research, and administration. This individual will be skilled in collaborative, relationship-oriented leadership and have strong experience bringing together disciplines across academic and clinical environments to drive program growth, impact, and investment – regionally and nationally. The Division Chief must bring a point-of-view on the future of general surgery reflective of the latest opportunities and challenges in academic settings. This individual will be responsible for shaping and creating the division’s future, emphasizing growth, expansion, thoughtful investment, and partnership. They will communicate in a fashion that inspires others. The ideal candidate will be able to create momentum and serve as an agent for change and continuous improvement across patient care, teaching, and research settings. Critically, they must demonstrate transparency, a deep sense of professionalism, an unwavering ethical compass, and strong support for interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaboration.
Department of Surgery – As one of the largest departments in the country and part of the only academic medical center in the state, the Department of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine cares for some of the highest volumes of surgical patients in the country with outstanding outcomes. The department is an international leader in surgical education, health services and outcomes, and quality improvement research. Our nationally recognized research centers are rapidly expanding, particularly in clinical and outcomes research, while our surgical education program continues to set the standard for innovation. With a new $6 billion campus to open in 2027, the Department of Surgery continues to have a tremendous impact on the Hoosier state and around the world. To learn more about the Department of Surgery, please click on this link: https://medicine.iu.edu/surgery.
Indiana University School of Medicine – IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.
IU Health – IU Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system and the only academic center in the state, covering 7 million residents. Our unique integration with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, provides physicians opportunities in research and innovation. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with dozens of facilities statewide, IU Health is a regional leader in providing the right healthcare when and where it is needed. IU Health is currently building a new $6B campus consisting of a new 900 bed primary academic hospital and multiple clinic and support buildings, while helping the surrounding community to thrive.
Indianapolis – Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation
Expectations:
Expectations for the Division Chief include, but are not limited to, providing strategic leadership for the division by establishing annual academic priorities, mentoring the faculty, conducting comprehensive annual faculty reviews, and actively participating in graduate medical education. The new division chief will have the opportunity to think strategically and reorganize care delivery across the Indianapolis metro region and beyond. The role also encompasses oversight of research initiatives, ensuring strong division financial performance, and leading the development and management of a substantial operating budget and annual discretionary funds. Additional responsibilities include preparing and presenting financial and operational performance reports, as well as fostering effective collaboration with all functional areas across the Department of Surgery, IU Health Medical Group, affiliated hospitals, and partner physician organizations. We expect the division chief to continue to raise the national profile of this outstanding team.
