Duke University Health System

Head and Neck Medical Oncology Opportunity

Durham, NC

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

The Division of Medical Oncology at Duke University Medical Center and the Duke Cancer Institute are recruiting a board certified MD or MD/PhD Medical Oncologist with a committed interest and expertise in Head and Neck cancer, including thyroid malignancies. Responsibilities include the clinical management of head and neck cancer patients, developing clinical or translational efforts, and educating and mentoring fellows and house staff. This position offers academic rank, competitive salary, and start-up package commensurate with experience plus clinical and research incentives, annual funds for continuing education, and relocation funding.

The Duke Division of Medical Oncology is internationally recognized for its novel approaches to treating patients who present with all stages and subtypes of head and neck cancer. Specialists in medicine, surgery, radiation therapy, radiology, pathology and palliative care who concentrate in the care of patients with head and neck cancer meet at least weekly to review difficult cases, debate new therapy plans, and formulate treatment algorithms. Dukes clinicians and scientists work in close proximity, bringing patients the benefit of a true bench-to-bedside approach to care that offers promising new therapies quickly to those who need them most. The result of these efforts is a program unsurpassed in our service region and unequaled in most parts of the country or the world.

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About Duke University Health System

Advancing Health Together. As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.

Compensation Details

Duke Health offers a robust compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity and academic excellence. Salary and faculty title will be commensurate with training, experience, and the focus of the role. Faculty members enjoy Duke benefits including retirement planning, health insurance, CME, relocation, and college tuition assistance for dependent children.

Posted May 13, 2026