Albany Medical College is seeking a Chief to lead our experienced and highly respected Division of Rheumatology

Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Albany Medical College

The Department of Medicine at Albany Medical College is seeking a Chief to lead our growing Division of Rheumatology.   The Division has a vibrant ACGME-certified fellowship, a long-established scleroderma clinic, a close working relationship with the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as well as collaborative programs with numerous specialty services.   Albany Medical Center has a well-regarded pediatric rheumatology division with whom we have strong ties.  Our adult Division consists of 4 academic rheumatologists; in addition, the fellowship program has links with the Albany (Stratton) VA Medical Center rheumatology service.

Albany Medical College is one of the nation’s oldest private medical schools, having been founded in 1839.  The rheumatology division was established more than 50 years ago.  Albany Medical Center Hospital is the only academic tertiary and quaternary care hospital in the Capital, Adirondack, and Catskill regions of Upstate New York.  This vast referral base generates a tremendously varied clinic and in- hospital consultation population.

The successful candidate should be recognized as a clinical expert in his or her field.   A background in program development, successful direction of clinical research, and leadership of a team of academic physicians are all highly valued.  Candidates must be eligible for academic appointment at the associate professor or professor level.  Salary ranges $280,000 - $300,000 commensurate with experience.

The Capital region is a culturally rich and diverse community with spectacular surroundings providing opportunity for much outdoor recreation.   The area offers a range of desirable, affordable and safe neighborhoods with quality schools and active community groups.  Major urban centers (Boston, New York, Montreal) are easily accessible.  To learn more about Albany visit - Albany, New York | Hotels, Events, Festivals, and Things To Do

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Physician Recruitment

47 New Scotland Avenue MC 47, Albany, NY

physicianrecruitment@amc.edu

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Albany Med Health System is the largest and only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is the region’s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals. The Capital Region offers great opportunities for professionals and families.

Located at the heart of New York’s Capital Region, Albany is a culturally and environmentally diverse area that is home to nearly one million residents. The three cities of the Capital Region: Albany, Troy, and Schenectady, and their suburbs offer a range of affordable, safe, and comfortable neighborhoods with quality schools and active community groups. Albany is the capital of NY; home to the State University at Albany, the School of Public Health, and multiple private colleges; and offers a wide variety of cultural events. It is within driving distance to NYC, Boston, and Montreal and to the Adirondacks, Lake Placid, and Lake George.  It is a wonderful place to raise a family and enjoy activities related to all 4 seasons!