Stamford Hospital, a member of Stamford Health, invites applications for a
Board Certified/Board Eligible gynecologic oncologist
to serve as Director of Gynecologic Oncology within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position offers the opportunity to lead a mature and well-established program with a strong referral base and to participate in the continued expansion of comprehensive cancer services at Stamford Health. Stamford Health has strong institutional commitment to cancer program growth and academic collaboration.
As a Planetree organization, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions - mind, body, and spirit.
Stamford Health maintains a formal collaboration with the
Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center , providing access to virtual second opinions, leading clinical trials, and the most current evidence-based standards in cancer care. Stamford Hospital is a major teaching affiliate of the
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons , with stand-alone residency programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and General Surgery.
Position Description
The successful candidate will join a program historically supported by contracted rotating GYN/ONC physicians and will now transition to a
full-time, institutionally supported gynecologic oncology service . Recruitment of a second gynecologic oncologist is anticipated in conjunction with the opening of Stamford Health's new Cancer Center in 2028. Chemotherapy services are provided by on-site medical oncologists. Stamford Health utilizes the
EPIC
EMR.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality clinical care in gynecologic oncology (approximately 90% clinical effort)
Contribute to administrative leadership of the program (approximately 10% effort)
Teach and mentor OB/GYN residents and medical students
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with medical, surgical, and radiation oncology colleagues
Engage in clinical research and support access to clinical trials
Perform surgery in state-of-the-art operating rooms, including access to
three robotic surgical platforms
Participate in a light call schedule (1 week in 4), shared with urogynecologists
Location
Stamford, CT-located in southwestern Fairfield County-is less than one hour from NYC by commuter rail or car, one hour to LaGuardia International Airport and 30 minutes to Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY. Our region offers top-rated schools, abundant recreation, cultural attractions, and a vibrant community-an exceptional place to raise a family.
If interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter in confidence to:
Qualifications:
* Fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology
* BC/BE
* Seeking to take the next step in your career
* Ability to secure a CT State Medical License
* Strong commitment to providing excellent person-centered care
* Excellent communication skills