Chief, Division of Gastroenterology

Albany Medical College is seeking a strong and enthusiastic leader to serve as Chief of our Division of Gastroenterology. Albany Medical College is part of the Albany Med Health System, which serves as the only academic health sciences center and Level 1 trauma center in northeastern New York. As Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, you will have the opportunity to rebuild the department as it continues to provide comprehensive care throughout the Capital Region through the Digestive Disease Center.

The Gastroenterology division directs a Fellowship training program (of 9 fellows) and has unique faculty expertise in:

• Hepatology
• Motility disorders
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Pancreaticobiliary disease
• Advanced endoscopy

As Chief, you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee and manage clinical operations and the education of fellows in a high demand gastroenterology program
• Administer care to a diverse and complicated disease population of patients
• Work alongside experienced physicians and advanced practice providers to deliver top quality care

Qualifications include:

• MD or DO with board certification in Gastroenterology
• Interest or experience in developing expertise in a clinical subspecialty
• Experience or interest in leadership, education and program development.
• Eligible for academic appointment at associate professor or professor level
• Clinical research is highly desired

Compensation and Professional Development:

• Competitive compensation package, including salary, comprehensive benefits, and retirement options.
• Salary range (as required in New York State): $500,000-$575,000
• Opportunities for professional development, including leadership training, administrative and financial support, and external collaborations.

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 New York s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York s largest teaching hospitals.

About Albany, NY:

Albany offers an excellent quality of life with access to affordable housing, highly rated schools, and a vibrant cultural scene. Located near New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Albany also provides ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes. The area is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle with both urban and suburban living options. Learn more about the Capital Region here!

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Loay Salman, MD MBA

Chair of the search committee

Vice chair of medicine and Chief, division of nephrology

The Thomas Ordway Professor of Medicine
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY 12208
SalmanL@amc.edu
(518) 262-0769

Gina DeBonis, PHR

Director of Physician Relations

debonig@amc.edu

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.