Description

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 DanaFarber 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 fulltime, 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 onsite medical oncologists. Stamford Health utilizes the EPIC EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide highquality 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 stateoftheart operating rooms, including access to three robotic surgical platforms
• Participate in a light call schedule (1 week in 4), shared with urogynecologists

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

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 toprated 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: Robin Harrington, Physician Recruiter Rharringt@stamhealth.org