Academic Breast Surgeon - UMMH

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Academic Breast Surgeon - UMass Memorial Health

Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery

UMass Memorial Health, the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, seeks a fellowship-trained BE/BC Breast Surgeon to join our renowned Breast Cancer Center.

We welcome skilled and compassionate Breast Surgeons at all academic ranks to apply and join our dynamic, growing team. At UMass Memorial Health, we are committed to creating an environment of excellence and collaboration, working together in our unwavering pursuit of healing.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching our medical students and General Surgery residents (8 categorical residents per year), who have rotations at both Milford and at the Medical Center. The Department of Surgery includes ~60 full time faculty in 9 different divisions and additional residencies in Plastic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

About the Opportunity:

• Academic appointment at the Assistant Professor level.
• Clinical practice at Milford Regional Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center.
• The Bob M. Quinlan, MD Breast Center at the Medical Center houses the NAPBC-accredited, multidisciplinary program located in a beautifully appointed space in the Cancer Center at UMass. The program includes all medical and nursing specialties involved in the modern, innovative care of breast patients, further supported by the newest operative technologies to support our surgical services.
• Over 500 new breast cancer patients annually across the system, a collegial working atmosphere, three practicing breast surgeons, one full-time breast nurse practitioner, a high-risk program, and collaborative relationships with the scientists at UMass Chan including those in the Division of Breast Cancer Research in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology.
• Milford Regional's Hill Health Center, services include surgical care, a high-risk clinic, mammography, and additional breast imaging. The 54,000 square foot Cancer Center collaborates with Dana-Farber Cancer Center for patients receiving care from Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Breast Surgical Oncology or Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship.
• Commitment to academic and clinical excellence.
• Obtain a Massachusetts medical license.
• Strong interpersonal skills to represent UMass Memorial Health within the community.

Why UMass Memorial:

• Centrally located in Massachusetts, UMass is the premier health care system in the region, noted for our academic excellence and leading cutting-edge research.
• Many of our physicians serve as both clinicians at UMass Memorial Health and faculty at UMass Chan Medical School, working collaboratively to bridging the gap between clinical practice and academic research.
• Physician professional development is prioritized, ensuring continuous growth and learning opportunities.
• As a Lean organization, UMass Memorial Health is committed to constant innovation.

Why Central Massachusetts:

Worcester, the heart of Central Massachusetts, offers access to vibrant communities and endless opportunities:

• Proximity to Boston, Providence, and New England's scenic outdoor destinations.
• Nine colleges and universities, including UMass Chan Medical School.
• Thriving industries in technology, research, healthcare, and manufacturing.
• Affordable housing, excellent public schools, and a variety of recreational activities.
• A dynamic restaurant scene and thriving cultural arts community.

How to apply: Explore our department at Department of Surgery | UMass Chan Medical School - Worcester to learn more. For inquiries or assistance with your application, contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter at carmen.sanderson@umassmemorial.org.

Standards Of Respect
We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. We are engaged in multiple initiatives with UMass Chan Medical School and with UMass Memorial Health to expand the diversity within our Medical Group in the spirit of inclusivity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.