Pediatric Surgeon Opportunity in Albany, NY

The Division of Pediatric Surgery at Albany Medical Center and College is seeking a full-time dynamic physician to join a group of 3 surgeons in a busy children’s hospital. The Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital is a 125-bed facility devoted exclusively to the medical needs of infants, children and adolescents, and offers the only subspecialty pediatric care in the region.  We are seeking board certified or board eligible applicants at Assistant or Associate professor level with a commitment to excellence in medical education, research and patient care.  Interest and expertise in either pediatric trauma or pediatric oncology is preferred as there is great opportunity for program growth and leadership in both areas.

Albany Medical Center is northeastern New York’s only academic health sciences center and the largest private sector employer in the Capital Region. The Center incorporates the 734-bed Albany Medical Center Hospital, one of New York's largest teaching hospitals. Albany Medical College, one of the nation's first private medical colleges, educates many of the doctors and other medical professionals that practice in the region and provides residency and continuing medical education programs. Albany Medical Center also supports a biomedical research enterprise to further understanding of illness and discovery of tomorrow’s cures.

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 main cities of the Capital Region-Albany, Troy, and Schenectady, and their suburbs, just a short commute away-offer a range of affordable, safe, and comfortable neighborhoods with quality schools and active community groups. All four seasons offer a tremendous selection of indoor and outdoor activities, including festivals, monthly art walks, music, and family-friendly events making the Capital Region a great place to live, work, and thrive at a perfect pace.

Letters of inquiry and curriculum vitae should be sent to:

Dr. K Marie King, Chair of Surgery
(518)-262-2919
surgeryrecruitment@amc.edu

Albany Medical College is a private institution and a non-discriminatory AA/EOE (minorities and women are encouraged to apply).

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!