Clinical Instructor – Surgery

About the role

The University of Miami seeks a fully trained general surgeon to serve as a Clinical Instructor in Surgery for one year. The instructor will collaborate with senior faculty and residents to teach advanced laparoscopic techniques while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with general medical problems.
• Perform and teach essential surgical procedures, including advanced laparoscopic surgery.
• Lead resident teams on inpatient wards for at least eight weeks.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and role‑modeling for surgical residents.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Respond to emergent situations following hospital protocols.

Required profile

• Board‑eligible general surgeon with a full medical license to practice in Florida.
• Committed to a one‑year instructional period learning from senior faculty.
• Ability to teach, supervise, and collaborate with residents without disrupting operating‑room flow.

Required skills

• Advanced laparoscopic surgery.
• General surgical techniques.
• Medical licensing (Florida) and board eligibility.