The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to fill the newly established Lloyd F. and Rosemargaret Donant Chair in Trauma Medicine and Trauma Research and develop a program in trauma prevention and outcomes.  The successful candidate must have a record of interest in trauma prevention and/or outcomes.  The candidate must also have a proven record of extramural funding or the obvious potential to attract same.  He/she must also have the interpersonal and organization skills necessary to spearhead the development of and recruitment of additional faculty and a multidisciplinary research program.  Candidates must have either a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or M.D. degree.  Candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in areas related to public health will be given special consideration. Limited clinical opportunities are available for candidates with M.D. degrees but such activity is not required and the overwhelming emphasis of the Chair will be in the research realm.

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine already has established programs in outcomes and health systems research: The Centers for Health Policy Research, an Outcomes in Vascular Health and Health Disparities and Fairness in Health Care.

The University of California, Davis, Medical Center, one of the nation’s “Top 100 Hospitals,” is a 576 bed academic medical center that serves as a level I trauma center.  The hospital admits approximately 3500 trauma patients per year and has an established trauma registry containing over fifty thousand patient records.

Applicants should have demonstrated excellence in scholarly activity and research and experience mentoring young investigators.  Send curriculum vitae, statement of background and names of at least five references to:  David Wisner, M.D., Lloyd F. and Rosemargaret Donant Chair search committee and Vice-Chair, Department of Surgery via e-mail at david.wisner@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu, or via mail to

David Wisner, M.D.
UC Davis Department of Surgery
Cypress Bldg, 3rd Floor
2221 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA  95817

For full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2007. However, the position will remain open until filled through December 31, 2007. “The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.”