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Physician – Surgeon-in-Chief at William Beaumont University Hospital and Chair, Department of Surgery at Oakland University William Beaumont School
About the Role
Leadership role as Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair of Surgery. Academic appointment, hospital employed. Royal Oak, MI.
Join Corewell Health as a Surgeon-in-Chief & Chair of Surgery – Academic Leadership in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Benefits & Compensation
- Great benefits
- Retirement
- Malpractice
- Vacation
- CME allowance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Corewell Health as a Surgeon-in-Chief & Chair of Surgery – Academic Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Department of Surgery as Surgeon-in-Chief and Department Chair, overseeing clinical operations, strategic planning, and financial performance. Manage medical student education, residency programs, and faculty development in alignment with academic and hospital standards.
Requirements
Requires Board certification from an American Board of a surgical discipline and a valid Michigan MD/DO license. Candidates must have significant leadership experience and be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of associate professor or higher.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
In Michigan, Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$600k across 24 listings, vs ~$423k nationally (1,125 listings).
Michigan's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100) — Michigan ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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