Description

The Division of Nuclear Medicine within the Department of Radiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a dual board-certified/board-eligible Nuclear Medicine Physician and Diagnostic Radiologist or a board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist with fellowship training (or CAQ eligibility) in Nuclear Medicine to join our growing academic practice.

Qualified candidates must hold an M.D. (or equivalent), be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) and/or the American Board of Radiology (ABR) with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Nuclear Medicine and be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Arkansas.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in:

• PET/CT and general nuclear medicine
• Cardiac nuclear imaging
• Targeted radionuclide therapies (theranostics), including experience with radioligand therapy
• General diagnostic radiology. Additional subspecialty fellowship training is welcomed and will be viewed favorably but is not required.

Our division performs a high volume of oncologic PET/CT and provides comprehensive nuclear medicine practice, including cardiac imaging, molecular imaging for neurologic disease, general nuclear medicine, and an expanding theranostics program. UAMS is proud to be recognized as an SNMMI Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence Faculty have opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary clinical care, resident and fellow education, and clinical trials.

UAMS offers outstanding collaborative research opportunities through partnerships with the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, the Myeloma Center, and the Department of Biomedical Informatics, with growing programs in artificial intelligence, molecular imaging, and radiopharmaceutical therapy.

The Division currently consists of three full-time Nuclear Medicine faculty and supports approximately 40 residents and fellows across ACGME-accredited training programs. UAMS was among the first institutions in the nation to successfully implement and fill the combined Diagnostic Radiology/16-month Nuclear Medicine residency pathway.

Our imaging facilities include:

• Two PET/CT scanners
• Two SPECT/CT imaging systems
• Three gamma cameras
• Two therapy rooms
• Expanding outpatient PET/CT service
• A planned on-campus cyclotron and radiochemistry facility to support next-generation PET imaging and theranostics

The Department of Radiology is home to nationally recognized faculty across Body Imaging, Breast Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Neuroradiology, Pediatric Radiology, Emergency Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Neuroradiology, and Imaging Sciences, providing a highly collaborative academic environment.

Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, UAMS is the state's only academic medical center and offers a collegial work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, outstanding educational opportunities, and an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, abundant outdoor recreation, and a vibrant, family-friendly community.

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UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ABOUT UAMS

UAMS is the state’s only health sciences university, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a main campus in Little Rock; a Northwest Arkansas regional campus in Fayetteville; a statewide network of regional campuses; and eight institutes: the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Psychiatric Research Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Translational Research Institute, Institute for Digital Health & Innovation and the Institute for Community Health Innovation. UAMS includes UAMS Health, a statewide health system that encompasses all of UAMS’ clinical enterprise. UAMS is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in the state. UAMS has 3,485 students, 915 medical residents and fellows, and seven dental residents. It is the state’s largest public employer with more than 11,000 employees, including 1,200 physicians who provide care to patients at UAMS, its regional campuses, Arkansas Children’s, the VA Medical Center and Baptist Health. Visit www.uams.edu or uamshealth.com. Find us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube or Instagram.

ABOUT LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock has previously been ranked #1 in "America's 10 Great Places to Live" and was listed as one of the Top 10 cities for young professionals in 2023. We're not only a wonderful place for newcomers to settle down in — we are also a top affordable travel spot as well!

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