Physician (Gynecology)

Gynecologic services at the facility include the full spectrum of benign gynecology, including (but not limited to):

• Cervical dysplasia
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Contraception management
• Symptomatic menopause
• Pelvic pain
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Infertility workup and initial treatment
• Management of nonviable and ectopic pregnancy
• Patients with normal pregnancies are referred to an obstetric provider in the community.

Surgical expectations:

• Ability to perform:
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Hysteroscopic surgery
  • Open surgery
• Robotic surgery certification is desirable (not mandatory).
  • FHCC has the Intuitive Da Vinci 5 robotic platform.
• Pelvic floor surgical expertise is welcome, but not required.

Professional expectations:

• Call coverage required and split equally among all full-time gynecologists.
• Effective interaction with nursing, radiology, and anesthesiology.
• Maintenance of high degree of excellence in clinical outcomes and efficiency.
• Responsibilities include supervision of:
  • Mid-level providers
  • Active duty medical assistants (hospital corpsmen)
• Participation in hospital-wide committees is expected.

Academic affiliations and opportunities:

• FHCC Lovell is affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
  • Serves as a clerkship site for third-year medical students.
  • Potential for research and academic pursuits.
• Gynecology Clinic is affiliated with University of Dubuque Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
  • Students complete their Women's Health rotation at FHCC.

• (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR
• (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR
• (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
• Exceptions:
  • Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
  • In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.