Academic Obstetrician and Gynecologist

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Howard University, College of Medicine is currently undergoing significant expansion to provide comprehensive services in Women’s Health in Washington DC.  We are recruiting multiple full-time faculty members at the level of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor to join this exciting jeanery. These positions are:

• General Obstetrician(s) and Gynecologist(s)
• Minimal Invasive Gynecological Surgeon

Primary responsibilities include direct patient care and resident supervision in the ambulatory clinics, operating room, Labor and Delivery and at the Faculty Practice. In addition, a commitment to teaching residents and medical students is required. Scholarly activity involving clinical research, quality improvement projects, and other publications is strongly encouraged.

Howard University and the College of Medicine just celebrated 150 years of rich history. Howard University Hospital is proud to provide superior services to minorities and underserved population in the Washington DC area. The Hospital recently acquired dual-console Xi Da Vinci system with simulation package. The University and College of Medicine also provide ample opportunities in career and faculty development.  Below are some of the highlights:

• NIH-HOWARD Intramural Research Collaboration, which support Early Stage/Junior faculty through mentorship, research collaboration, & equipment use.  Qualified applicants, ultimately, will become seasoned investigators and acquire skills necessary to acquire external grants and increase scholarly productivity.
• Potential joined appointment at the NICHD
• The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences is founded upon the principles of the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program
• Bridge Fund/Pilot Study Program is available to support individuals who have demonstrated or show promise of developing an academic research program
• Research Centers in Minority Institutions
• The Chair Leadership Academy
• The Junior Faculty Forum

Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. MIS surgeon is required to complete MIS Fellowship and be eligible for subspecialty certification. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience, and, qualifications that meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. Applications will be handled confidentially. Interested individuals can send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Guoyang Luo, MD, Ph.D.

Professor & Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Howard University, College of Medicine
2041 Georgia Avenue NW, Suite 3C34

Washington, DC 20060

Phone: 202 865-7671 

Fax: 202 865-4174 

guoyang.luo@howard.edu