American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Director of the Breast Medical Oncology Program.
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Rochester, New York, United States
Overview
The Wilmot Cancer Institute, a newly designated National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer center, at the University of Rochester Medical Center, is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as
Director of the Breast Medical Oncology Program .
THE POSITION As a central hub for cancer care, research, education, and community outreach across Central and Western New York, Wilmot offers an exceptional environment for innovation and collaboration. The Breast Oncology Program is a robust, multidisciplinary team that includes experts in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, and pathology.
The Director will lead a team of five full-time medical oncologists dedicated to breast cancer care and research. This leadership role offers the opportunity to:
Direct the breast medical oncology group and oversee the clinical research portfolio
Expand and enhance the existing breast oncology clinical trial program
Recruit and mentor junior faculty
Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of a nationally recognized cancer institute
The ideal candidate will be expected to be a trusted colleague, clinician, investigator, and leader, and build productive relationships with teams across Wilmot, URMC, and UR Medicine, faculty, staff, residents, and fellows. Candidates will need to lead an active clinical practice, supporting clinical trial accruals and contributing to ongoing clinical and translational research, and ideally building relationships across the clinical and basic science departments, funded investigators, clinical trials office. A competitive salary, generous benefits, and programmatic and research support will be provided.
THE ENVIRONMENT Wilmot provides best-in-class cancer treatment and care to approximately three million people in New York State and conducts pivotal research with the goal of preventing and conquering cancer through innovations in science, patient care, education, and community outreach. Wilmot features an 87-bed flagship cancer center, 13 outpatient locations, and one of the state’s largest blood and marrow transplant programs. Wilmot is home to the region’s first cancer survivorship clinic and one of the nation’s first geriatric oncology clinics. Wilmot’s 198 oncology physicians and 514 oncology nurses see more than 7,000 new cancer patients each year. In 2024, Wilmot researchers had $30.9 million in cancer funding, $25.8 million in peer reviewed funding and over $14 million in NCI funding.
URMC and UR Medicine (the clinical enterprise) form the centerpiece of the University’s medical research, teaching, patient care, and community missions. URMC has an integrated administrative structure, budget, and strategic plan. As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, URMC ranks among the top quarter of U.S. medical centers in federal research funding, has an overall revenue of approximately $6 billion, and houses the flagship hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital — an 886-bed quaternary care facility. In addition, URMC includes the School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, the Golisano Children’s Hospital, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Sovie Center for Advanced Practice Providers, UR Medical Faculty Group, and UR Medicine comprises seven additional community hospitals.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
Successfully completed an accredited fellowship program and possess ABIM Board
Certification in an oncology specialty.
Eligible for licensure in New York and authorized to work in the United States.
Possess academic credentials and accomplishments for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Interested candidates should submit the following:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Please send inquiries or nominations to: aram_hezel@rochester.urmc.edu.
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Director of the Breast Medical Oncology Program .
THE POSITION As a central hub for cancer care, research, education, and community outreach across Central and Western New York, Wilmot offers an exceptional environment for innovation and collaboration. The Breast Oncology Program is a robust, multidisciplinary team that includes experts in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, and pathology.
The Director will lead a team of five full-time medical oncologists dedicated to breast cancer care and research. This leadership role offers the opportunity to:
Direct the breast medical oncology group and oversee the clinical research portfolio
Expand and enhance the existing breast oncology clinical trial program
Recruit and mentor junior faculty
Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of a nationally recognized cancer institute
The ideal candidate will be expected to be a trusted colleague, clinician, investigator, and leader, and build productive relationships with teams across Wilmot, URMC, and UR Medicine, faculty, staff, residents, and fellows. Candidates will need to lead an active clinical practice, supporting clinical trial accruals and contributing to ongoing clinical and translational research, and ideally building relationships across the clinical and basic science departments, funded investigators, clinical trials office. A competitive salary, generous benefits, and programmatic and research support will be provided.
THE ENVIRONMENT Wilmot provides best-in-class cancer treatment and care to approximately three million people in New York State and conducts pivotal research with the goal of preventing and conquering cancer through innovations in science, patient care, education, and community outreach. Wilmot features an 87-bed flagship cancer center, 13 outpatient locations, and one of the state’s largest blood and marrow transplant programs. Wilmot is home to the region’s first cancer survivorship clinic and one of the nation’s first geriatric oncology clinics. Wilmot’s 198 oncology physicians and 514 oncology nurses see more than 7,000 new cancer patients each year. In 2024, Wilmot researchers had $30.9 million in cancer funding, $25.8 million in peer reviewed funding and over $14 million in NCI funding.
URMC and UR Medicine (the clinical enterprise) form the centerpiece of the University’s medical research, teaching, patient care, and community missions. URMC has an integrated administrative structure, budget, and strategic plan. As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, URMC ranks among the top quarter of U.S. medical centers in federal research funding, has an overall revenue of approximately $6 billion, and houses the flagship hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital — an 886-bed quaternary care facility. In addition, URMC includes the School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, the Golisano Children’s Hospital, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Sovie Center for Advanced Practice Providers, UR Medical Faculty Group, and UR Medicine comprises seven additional community hospitals.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
Successfully completed an accredited fellowship program and possess ABIM Board
Certification in an oncology specialty.
Eligible for licensure in New York and authorized to work in the United States.
Possess academic credentials and accomplishments for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Interested candidates should submit the following:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Please send inquiries or nominations to: aram_hezel@rochester.urmc.edu.
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