The Department of Medicine, within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS) at the University at Buffalo, seeks a dynamic physician-leader, accomplished researcher and educator, and exemplary clinician with strong business acumen to serve as Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Medicine. This leadership role presents an exciting opportunity to guide a newly unified Division that includes Primary Care, Hospital Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, creating a comprehensive academic home for some of the institution’s most essential and evolving areas of care.
JSMBS is one of six schools at the University at Buffalo (UB) that sits within the Academic Health Center (AHC). The School offers leading-edge clinical, research, and educational programs. For clinical practice, the AHC offers a unique consortium of affiliated teaching hospitals and healthcare systems to provide a wide range of clinical experience and training opportunities to faculty, staff, and students.
Housed within the Department of medicine, the Division of General Internal Medicine is a cornerstone of academic and clinical excellence, encompassing Hospital Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care. As the largest divisions in the Department of Medicine, it plays a foundational role in medical education, residency training, and interdisciplinary collaboration across affiliated institutions.
The Chief will oversee all clinical, educational, research, and administrative activities across the Division, working to advance integrated, patient-centered models of care while supporting faculty development and promoting academic productivity. The ideal candidate will be an academic physician with a strong track record of leadership in internal medicine and demonstrated success in advancing clinical, educational, and scholarly missions. Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O., be board certified in Internal Medicine, and have academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor level or higher at the University at Buffalo. A commitment to advancing health equity, mentoring trainees and junior faculty, and fostering innovation in care delivery will be essential.
For confidential nominations or expressions of interest, please contact the search consultant team of Vinny Gossain and Imran Ali at [email protected].