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On behalf of the Pediatric Service Group, LLP located at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, CareerPhysician, LLC, the leader in pediatric physician executive search, is pleased to inform you of the inception of a national search for a full-time faculty position in their well-established, nationally respected, Section of Medical Genetics. The clinical practice associated with this position will be based at the Center for Development, Behavior and Genetics located on their downtown campus.

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, is the only academic medical center in Central New York.  It is also the region’s largest employer with over 9,400 employees. 

Affiliated with the State University of New York, Upstate’s mission is to improve the health of the community through education, biomedical research, and health care.

The Upstate University Health System serves 1.8 million people, often the most seriously ill and injured, and includes Upstate University Hospital, Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, and numerous satellite sites.

Key Highlights:

• Report to the Chief of the Section of Medical Genetics, teach medical students and residents pursuant to clinical activity, serve on departmental and institutional committees and task forces as requested, participate in scholarly projects, and participate in faculty development activities.
• SUNY Upstate maintains a collaborative, caring culture in the Department of Pediatrics and at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.
• Upstate offers pathology and cytogenetic labs, including microarray and FISH. In addition, resources include a molecular lab that offers Fragile X DNA testing and DNA panels. Upstate is pursuing credentials to complete Whole Genome Sequencing and Whole Exome Sequencing in-house.
• Clinical service – SUNY Upstate places a high priority on reducing waiting time for new patients, followed by expanding services regionally (specialty clinics, etc.).
• Teaching – All faculty are expected to teach both residents and students. SUNY Upstate offers multiple opportunities to teach depending on the faculty’s interests and expertise.
• Research – Upstate is prepared to support scholarly activity and offers resources for case reports, QI projects, and funded research endeavors.
• Department Citizenship – Faculty members are expected to participate in departmental grand rounds and M&Ms, and are encouraged to take part in committees.

US News & World Report ranks Syracuse as one of America’s best places to live and retire - affordable living, career opportunities, exciting entertainment and outdoor recreation, and an excellent quality of life.  Central New York is home to world-class shopping; scenic drives to quaint towns and villages; top-notch sports teams; incredible restaurants, wine trails, and craft breweries; sprawling parks and great lakes; exciting nightlife in downtown Syracuse; and museums, performing arts, and festivals galore.

For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact Mark Lozano at mark@careerphysician.com, or at 469-553-9311. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Upstate Medical University is an AA/EOE/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.

MD/DO or MD, PhD

Applicants must have an active NY State license or be eligible and must be Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Medical Genetics.