The UC San Diego Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences works collaboratively to discover and share new knowledge, provide outstanding clinical care to our patients and advance health care equity and justice to individuals within and beyond our institution.  It is an honor to serve as the Interim Department Chair, following in the steps of UC San Diego Department Chairs who have left extraordinarily strong legacies.

Our department mission builds on a strong legacy of dedication to creation of new knowledge, without which health care can cannot progress.  The research programs have increased in depth and breadth, with new sources of funding and a broad spectrum of trainees.  The scope of research includes basic and mechanistic science, translational science, prevention science, clinical research and community/population-based studies.  The impactful work being done by the UC San Diego Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences researchers is very impressive.  Please take time to learn their areas of scientific focus. (https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/obgyn/research/Pages/default.aspx).

The opportunity to share knowledge provides our patients, faculty and staff with the ability to influence the lives of others, especially those training to be clinicians and/or investigators in our field.  We welcome medical students, resident physicians and subspecialty fellows to partner with our faculty to provide health care in compassionate ways that meet the needs of each individual patient.  Our medical student clerkship provides a strong obstetrics and gynecology foundation for all future physicians, inspiring quite a few to enter the field.  Our UC San Diego residency program prepares individuals for independent practice or further subspecialty training. UC San Diego residents flourish in a supportive program that helps each resident reach their highest potential with awareness of the privileges and responsibilities they have as physicians.  Our subspecialty fellowship programs provide highly specialized training for skills in academic medicine, including advancing research, education and subspecialty technical skills.

Early-career faculty have the opportunity to develop their skills with resources and support within and beyond our department.  Collegial support and mentoring are provided for all department faculty (https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/obgyn/education-training/Pages/Faculty-Mentor-Training-Program.aspx).

Department clinicians provide medical care in a variety of settings distributed in a growing network of community sites throughout the San Diego region.

Encinitas

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/pages/encinitas-garden-view.aspx

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/Pages/encinitas-garden-view-court.asp

Rancho Bernardo

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/Pages/rancho-bernardo.aspx

Sorrento Valley

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/pages/sorrento-valley.aspx

La Jolla

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/Pages/8910-villa-la-jolla-drive.aspx

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/Pages/chancellor-park.aspx

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/Pages/family-sports-medicine.aspx

Kearny Mesa

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/Pages/kearny-mesa-convoy.aspx

College Area

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/Pages/college-area.aspx

Hillcrest

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/pages/acc.aspx

https://health.ucsd.edu/locations/Pages/opc.aspx

High-quality surgical care is offered through UC San Diego Health hospitals at Jacobs Medical Center, the Koman Outpatient Surgical Pavilion and Hillcrest.

Preparations for our new permanent chair are occurring in a time of significant turmoil in our country.  As the search for the next permanent chair progresses, we will prioritize thoughtful consideration of these issues as we work to foster an equitable, resourceful, inclusive and creative environment.  Please take time to explore our Department website which describes activities of the faculty and staff of the UC San Diego Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences as they work diligently to advance our academic mission of research, education and clinical care. 

Linda Brubaker, M.D.
Professor and Interim Chair
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
University of California, San Diego
E-mail: librubaker@health.ucsd.edu

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OB/GYN Research Faculty
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Position Announcement

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and is seeking Associate or Full Professor (Ladder Rank/In-Residence) - OB/GYN Research Faculty.
The Department is comprised of 61 faculty members (42 clinical faculty, 8 physician-scientists (including 2 MD/PhDs), and 11 PhD researchers). We are currently ranked 5th among Ob/Gyn departments in NIH funding and have active research programs in placental biology, exRNA biology, early embryo development, PCOS, stress, neuroendocrine control of reproduction, spermatogenesis, ovarian cancer, pelvic floor muscle physiology, contraception, and the reproductive microbiome.
The successful candidate will benefit from the highly stimulating and collaborative environment within the department. UCSD has recently launched the Center for Perinatal Discovery, which the candidate will become a member of. The overarching mission of the Center for Perinatal Discovery is to understand both the effects of maternal health on fertility and pregnancy, and the effects of pregnancy exposures and outcomes on maternal and offspring health throughout the lifespan. The Department is interested in candidates with a demonstrated commitment to research excellence and participation in teaching, research, service, and in building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
Candidates must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree and a current research program in a discipline relevant to women’s health with a track record of obtaining substantial extramural funding and high productivity with regards to peer-reviewed publications. Candidates with an MD must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California and be Board eligible or certified in OB/GYN or related fields.
Candidates with a strong research background in computational biology, reproductive immunology, or endometrial biology are preferred.
Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank. Series will include 100% Ladder Rank or 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding. Rank and series of appointment will be based on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
•Ladder Rank Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf •In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
Assistant Professor:
Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego's Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF02435.
Associate or Full Professor:
Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego's Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF02404.
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments with tenure or security of employment to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release” into RECRUIT as part of their application.
The University of California 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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News and Highlights

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Congratulations!  In her first political outing, Akilah Weber, MD,  our department's faculty member and pediatric gynecologist, bested two incumbents with the most votes in La Mesa, where two City Council seats were being chosen. 

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Congratulations to Ramez N. Eskander, MD, Daphne (Yvette) LaCoursiere, MD, and
Christine B. Miller, MD for being named "Top Docs" in San Diego Magazine's annual "Physicians of Exceptional Excellence" survey.

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Congratulions to Pamela Mellon, PhD for receiving the 2017 Bernice Grafstein Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Mentoring. The award recognizes an individual who has shown dedication to mentoring female neuroscientists and to facilitating their entry or retention in the field. Pam has successfully trained and mentored more than 200 faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and masters and undergraduate students.

Congratulations to Mimi Lukacz, Linda Brubaker and their urology colleagues, Mike Albo and Yahir Santiago-Lastra for their excellent review article on Urinary Incontinence published in October 2017's JAMA. This article took a tremendous effort by these faculty members and is a truly valuable clinical reference for anyone taking care of women with incontinence. Please join us in congratulating them.