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Associate or Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology - Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Seeking a physician leader to oversee clinical services, education, and research in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. The role focuses on expanding clinical services, teaching and training future gynecologists and urogynecologists, and providing outpatient and surgical care for complex pelvic floor disorders, including serving underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities
- • Clinical Leadership: Oversee high-quality, patient-centered care in urogynecology, including complex pelvic reconstructive surgeries, pelvic floor dysfunction management, and multidisciplinary care; Engage in efforts to further develop the Keck Urogynecology practice, including outreach and expansion of clinical services.
- • Education & Training: Mentor and supervise residents, fellows, and students; ensure excellence in medical education and clinical training programs
- • Research & Scholarship: The research responsibilities of this position include traditional scholarship that is required for an academic promotion, including conducting and assisting in research projects, and mentoring trainees; Develop and lead high-impact research initiatives that inform clinical practice; secure research funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- • Program Development: Expand and strengthen the division’s clinical, educational, and research programs; align with departmental and institutional strategic goals
- • Collaboration: Partner with departmental and institutional leaders to set priorities, allocate resources, and foster a positive, inclusive team
- • Scope: Balances clinical practice (70%–80% of time) with protected academic time for teaching and research, and administrative time for Division Chief duties.
- • Outpatient practice in urogynecology, office-based procedures including but not limited to intradetrusor botox injections, posterior nerve stimulation, and sacral nerve stimulation.
- • Requisite surgical skills include extensive experience with vaginal and laparoscopic (and/or robotic assisted) repair of prolapse, scope of anti-incontinence procedures, urethral diverticula, urogenital fistulae, vaginal cysts/lesions, revision/removal of pelvic mesh.
- • Candidate must demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work with the underserved to promote our mission of caring for vulnerable women with pelvic floor disorders.
- • Candidate must have experience with and demonstrate aptitude for teaching as this position involves the direct supervision and education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Required
- • MD degree with completion of a 4-year ACGME accredited Ob.Gyn residency.
- • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- • Must have completed a 3-year accredited fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and Board certified in URPS (or have a planned exam date for her/his URPS board exams).
- • Leadership & Scholarship- Demonstrated experience in leadership, teaching, and research; strong publication record and funding history
- • The successful candidate is expected to apply for a CA medical license and be licensed to practice medicine in California by the time of appointment.
Benefits & Perks
- • excellent university benefits
- • signing bonus of $35,000
- • relocation costs reimbursed up to $15,000
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Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
The University of Southern California (USC) was founded in 1880 and is the largest private employer in the city of Los Angeles. The faculty position will span both the University setting (primarily USC Arcadia Hospital and its satellites) as well as our committed role to serving the underserved population in East Los Angeles through our affiliation with Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly known as LAC+USC).
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking a Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery who is a fellowship trained, board certified academic urogynecologist at the level of associate or professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position is ideally suited to a mid-career faculty member.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has demonstrated clinical excellence and whose primary responsibility will be the expansion of clinical services. This physician leader must also have a dedication for teaching and training future gynecologists and urogynecologists as part of our fellowship program. Responsibilities will include the outpatient and surgical care of complex patients with pelvic floor disorders and applicants should have experience in the evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, urogenital fistulae, mesh complications, pelvic pain syndromes, obstructed defecation, and fecal incontinence.
Qualifications:
Division Chief Duties:
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000-425,000. Additionally, the chosen candidate will receive a signing bonus of $35,000 and relocation costs reimbursed up to $15,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Qualified candidates should apply here and respond with a letter of interest, CV, and three recommendation letters to Tanaz Ferzandi, MD, MBA, MA, Chief Medical Officer and current Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, (Tanaz.Ferzandi@med.usc.edu (opens in new window)) and Rizalyn Reynaldo, EdD (rizalyna.reynaldo@med.usc.edu), Chief Administrative Officer in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recommendations letters should be addressed to Dr. Joseph Ouzounian, Daniel R. Mishell Jr. MD Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance
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Job ID REQ20179648 Category Faculty
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Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
The University of Southern California (USC) was founded in 1880 and is the largest private employer in the city of Los Angeles. The faculty position will span both the University setting (primarily USC Arcadia Hospital and its satellites) as well as our committed role to serving the underserved population in East Los Angeles through our affiliation with Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly known as LAC+USC).
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking a Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery who is a fellowship trained, board certified academic urogynecologist at the level of associate or professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position is ideally suited to a mid-career faculty member.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has demonstrated clinical excellence and whose primary responsibility will be the expansion of clinical services. This physician leader must also have a dedication for teaching and training future gynecologists and urogynecologists as part of our fellowship program. Responsibilities will include the outpatient and surgical care of complex patients with pelvic floor disorders and applicants should have experience in the evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, urogenital fistulae, mesh complications, pelvic pain syndromes, obstructed defecation, and fecal incontinence.
Qualifications:
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000-425,000. Additionally, the chosen candidate will receive a signing bonus of $35,000 and relocation costs reimbursed up to $15,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Qualified candidates should apply here and respond with a letter of interest, CV, and three recommendation letters to Tanaz Ferzandi, MD, MBA, MA, Chief Medical Officer and current Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, (Tanaz.Ferzandi@med.usc.edu (opens in new window)) and Rizalyn Reynaldo, EdD (rizalyna.reynaldo@med.usc.edu), Chief Administrative Officer in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recommendations letters should be addressed to Dr. Joseph Ouzounian, Daniel R. Mishell Jr. MD Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance
Job ID REQ20179648 Posted Date 09/01/2026
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Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
The University of Southern California (USC) was founded in 1880 and is the largest private employer in the city of Los Angeles. The faculty position will span both the University setting (primarily USC Arcadia Hospital and its satellites) as well as our committed role to serving the underserved population in East Los Angeles through our affiliation with Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly known as LAC+USC).
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking a Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery who is a fellowship trained, board certified academic urogynecologist at the level of associate or professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position is ideally suited to a mid-career faculty member.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has demonstrated clinical excellence and whose primary responsibility will be the expansion of clinical services. This physician leader must also have a dedication for teaching and training future gynecologists and urogynecologists as part of our fellowship program. Responsibilities will include the outpatient and surgical care of complex patients with pelvic floor disorders and applicants should have experience in the evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, urogenital fistulae, mesh complications, pelvic pain syndromes, obstructed defecation, and fecal incontinence.
Qualifications:
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000-425,000. Additionally, the chosen candidate will receive a signing bonus of $35,000 and relocation costs reimbursed up to $15,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Qualified candidates should apply here and respond with a letter of interest, CV, and three recommendation letters to Tanaz Ferzandi, MD, MBA, MA, Chief Medical Officer and current Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, (Tanaz.Ferzandi@med.usc.edu (opens in new window)) and Rizalyn Reynaldo, EdD (rizalyna.reynaldo@med.usc.edu), Chief Administrative Officer in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recommendations letters should be addressed to Dr. Joseph Ouzounian, Daniel R. Mishell Jr. MD Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance
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Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
The University of Southern California (USC) was founded in 1880 and is the largest private employer in the city of Los Angeles. The faculty position will span both the University setting (primarily USC Arcadia Hospital and its satellites) as well as our committed role to serving the underserved population in East Los Angeles through our affiliation with Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly known as LAC+USC).
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking a Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery who is a fellowship trained, board certified academic urogynecologist at the level of associate or professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position is ideally suited to a mid-career faculty member.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has demonstrated clinical excellence and whose primary responsibility will be the expansion of clinical services. This physician leader must also have a dedication for teaching and training future gynecologists and urogynecologists as part of our fellowship program. Responsibilities will include the outpatient and surgical care of complex patients with pelvic floor disorders and applicants should have experience in the evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, urogenital fistulae, mesh complications, pelvic pain syndromes, obstructed defecation, and fecal incontinence.
Qualifications:
- MD degree with completion of a 4-year ACGME accredited Ob.Gyn residency.
- Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Must have completed a 3-year accredited fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and Board certified in URPS (or have a planned exam date for her/his URPS board exams).
- Leadership & Scholarship- Demonstrated experience in leadership, teaching, and research; strong publication record and funding history
- The successful candidate is expected to apply for a CA medical license and be licensed to practice medicine in California by the time of appointment.
Division Chief Duties:
- Clinical Leadership: Oversee high-quality, patient-centered care in urogynecology, including complex pelvic reconstructive surgeries, pelvic floor dysfunction management, and multidisciplinary care; Engage in efforts to further develop the Keck Urogynecology practice, including outreach and expansion of clinical services.
- Education & Training: Mentor and supervise residents, fellows, and students; ensure excellence in medical education and clinical training programs
- Research & Scholarship: The research responsibilities of this position include traditional scholarship that is required for an academic promotion, including conducting and assisting in research projects, and mentoring trainees; Develop and lead high-impact research initiatives that inform clinical practice; secure research funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Program Development: Expand and strengthen the division’s clinical, educational, and research programs; align with departmental and institutional strategic goals
- Collaboration: Partner with departmental and institutional leaders to set priorities, allocate resources, and foster a positive, inclusive team
- Scope: Balances clinical practice (70%–80% of time) with protected academic time for teaching and research, and administrative time for Division Chief duties.
- Outpatient practice in urogynecology, office-based procedures including but not limited to intradetrusor botox injections, posterior nerve stimulation, and sacral nerve stimulation.
- Requisite surgical skills include extensive experience with vaginal and laparoscopic (and/or robotic assisted) repair of prolapse, scope of anti-incontinence procedures, urethral diverticula, urogenital fistulae, vaginal cysts/lesions, revision/removal of pelvic mesh.
- Candidate must demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work with the underserved to promote our mission of caring for vulnerable women with pelvic floor disorders.
- Candidate must have experience with and demonstrate aptitude for teaching as this position involves the direct supervision and education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000-425,000. Additionally, the chosen candidate will receive a signing bonus of $35,000 and relocation costs reimbursed up to $15,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Qualified candidates should apply here and respond with a letter of interest, CV, and three recommendation letters to Tanaz Ferzandi, MD, MBA, MA, Chief Medical Officer and current Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, (Tanaz.Ferzandi@med.usc.edu (opens in new window)) and Rizalyn Reynaldo, EdD (rizalyna.reynaldo@med.usc.edu), Chief Administrative Officer in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recommendations letters should be addressed to Dr. Joseph Ouzounian, Daniel R. Mishell Jr. MD Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance
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Job ID REQ20179648 Category Faculty
Helpful Information for Applicants
External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees)
Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
The University of Southern California (USC) was founded in 1880 and is the largest private employer in the city of Los Angeles. The faculty position will span both the University setting (primarily USC Arcadia Hospital and its satellites) as well as our committed role to serving the underserved population in East Los Angeles through our affiliation with Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly known as LAC+USC).
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking a Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery who is a fellowship trained, board certified academic urogynecologist at the level of associate or professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position is ideally suited to a mid-career faculty member.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has demonstrated clinical excellence and whose primary responsibility will be the expansion of clinical services. This physician leader must also have a dedication for teaching and training future gynecologists and urogynecologists as part of our fellowship program. Responsibilities will include the outpatient and surgical care of complex patients with pelvic floor disorders and applicants should have experience in the evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, urogenital fistulae, mesh complications, pelvic pain syndromes, obstructed defecation, and fecal incontinence.
Qualifications:
- MD degree with completion of a 4-year ACGME accredited Ob.Gyn residency.
- Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Must have completed a 3-year accredited fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and Board certified in URPS (or have a planned exam date for her/his URPS board exams).
- Leadership & Scholarship- Demonstrated experience in leadership, teaching, and research; strong publication record and funding history
- The successful candidate is expected to apply for a CA medical license and be licensed to practice medicine in California by the time of appointment.
- Clinical Leadership: Oversee high-quality, patient-centered care in urogynecology, including complex pelvic reconstructive surgeries, pelvic floor dysfunction management, and multidisciplinary care; Engage in efforts to further develop the Keck Urogynecology practice, including outreach and expansion of clinical services.
- Education & Training: Mentor and supervise residents, fellows, and students; ensure excellence in medical education and clinical training programs
- Research & Scholarship: The research responsibilities of this position include traditional scholarship that is required for an academic promotion, including conducting and assisting in research projects, and mentoring trainees; Develop and lead high-impact research initiatives that inform clinical practice; secure research funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Program Development: Expand and strengthen the division’s clinical, educational, and research programs; align with departmental and institutional strategic goals
- Collaboration: Partner with departmental and institutional leaders to set priorities, allocate resources, and foster a positive, inclusive team
- Scope: Balances clinical practice (70%–80% of time) with protected academic time for teaching and research, and administrative time for Division Chief duties.
- Outpatient practice in urogynecology, office-based procedures including but not limited to intradetrusor botox injections, posterior nerve stimulation, and sacral nerve stimulation.
- Requisite surgical skills include extensive experience with vaginal and laparoscopic (and/or robotic assisted) repair of prolapse, scope of anti-incontinence procedures, urethral diverticula, urogenital fistulae, vaginal cysts/lesions, revision/removal of pelvic mesh.
- Candidate must demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work with the underserved to promote our mission of caring for vulnerable women with pelvic floor disorders.
- Candidate must have experience with and demonstrate aptitude for teaching as this position involves the direct supervision and education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000-425,000. Additionally, the chosen candidate will receive a signing bonus of $35,000 and relocation costs reimbursed up to $15,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Qualified candidates should apply here and respond with a letter of interest, CV, and three recommendation letters to Tanaz Ferzandi, MD, MBA, MA, Chief Medical Officer and current Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, (Tanaz.Ferzandi@med.usc.edu (opens in new window)) and Rizalyn Reynaldo, EdD (rizalyna.reynaldo@med.usc.edu), Chief Administrative Officer in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recommendations letters should be addressed to Dr. Joseph Ouzounian, Daniel R. Mishell Jr. MD Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance
Job ID REQ20179648 Posted Date 09/01/2026
Apply
Current employees apply here
Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
The University of Southern California (USC) was founded in 1880 and is the largest private employer in the city of Los Angeles. The faculty position will span both the University setting (primarily USC Arcadia Hospital and its satellites) as well as our committed role to serving the underserved population in East Los Angeles through our affiliation with Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly known as LAC+USC).
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking a Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery who is a fellowship trained, board certified academic urogynecologist at the level of associate or professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position is ideally suited to a mid-career faculty member.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has demonstrated clinical excellence and whose primary responsibility will be the expansion of clinical services. This physician leader must also have a dedication for teaching and training future gynecologists and urogynecologists as part of our fellowship program. Responsibilities will include the outpatient and surgical care of complex patients with pelvic floor disorders and applicants should have experience in the evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, urogenital fistulae, mesh complications, pelvic pain syndromes, obstructed defecation, and fecal incontinence.
Qualifications:
- MD degree with completion of a 4-year ACGME accredited Ob.Gyn residency.
- Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Must have completed a 3-year accredited fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and Board certified in URPS (or have a planned exam date for her/his URPS board exams).
- Leadership & Scholarship- Demonstrated experience in leadership, teaching, and research; strong publication record and funding history
- The successful candidate is expected to apply for a CA medical license and be licensed to practice medicine in California by the time of appointment.
- Clinical Leadership: Oversee high-quality, patient-centered care in urogynecology, including complex pelvic reconstructive surgeries, pelvic floor dysfunction management, and multidisciplinary care; Engage in efforts to further develop the Keck Urogynecology practice, including outreach and expansion of clinical services.
- Education & Training: Mentor and supervise residents, fellows, and students; ensure excellence in medical education and clinical training programs
- Research & Scholarship: The research responsibilities of this position include traditional scholarship that is required for an academic promotion, including conducting and assisting in research projects, and mentoring trainees; Develop and lead high-impact research initiatives that inform clinical practice; secure research funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Program Development: Expand and strengthen the division’s clinical, educational, and research programs; align with departmental and institutional strategic goals
- Collaboration: Partner with departmental and institutional leaders to set priorities, allocate resources, and foster a positive, inclusive team
- Scope: Balances clinical practice (70%–80% of time) with protected academic time for teaching and research, and administrative time for Division Chief duties.
- Outpatient practice in urogynecology, office-based procedures including but not limited to intradetrusor botox injections, posterior nerve stimulation, and sacral nerve stimulation.
- Requisite surgical skills include extensive experience with vaginal and laparoscopic (and/or robotic assisted) repair of prolapse, scope of anti-incontinence procedures, urethral diverticula, urogenital fistulae, vaginal cysts/lesions, revision/removal of pelvic mesh.
- Candidate must demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work with the underserved to promote our mission of caring for vulnerable women with pelvic floor disorders.
- Candidate must have experience with and demonstrate aptitude for teaching as this position involves the direct supervision and education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000-425,000. Additionally, the chosen candidate will receive a signing bonus of $35,000 and relocation costs reimbursed up to $15,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Qualified candidates should apply here and respond with a letter of interest, CV, and three recommendation letters to Tanaz Ferzandi, MD, MBA, MA, Chief Medical Officer and current Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, (Tanaz.Ferzandi@med.usc.edu (opens in new window)) and Rizalyn Reynaldo, EdD (rizalyna.reynaldo@med.usc.edu), Chief Administrative Officer in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recommendations letters should be addressed to Dr. Joseph Ouzounian, Daniel R. Mishell Jr. MD Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance
Job ID REQ20179648 Posted Date 09/01/2026
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