Section Chief, Genetics SUNY Upstate

The Upstate University Health System serves 1.8 million people, often the most seriously ill and injured, and includes Upstate University Hospital, Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, and numerous satellite sites.

Opportunity Highlights:

The Chief will report to the Executive Director of Golisano Center for Special Needs, who reports to Chair of Pediatrics / Executive Director of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Alternative structure is negotiable.

Teach medical students and residents pursuant to clinical activity, serve on departmental and institutional committees and task forces as requested, participate in scholarly projects, and participate in faculty development activities while developing strategies for recruitment and faculty growth.

There are 2.5 cFTE genetic counselors (GCs) in the division, along with counselors in oncology who see children and adults with cancer, Perinatal GCs, 1 GC in neurology doing pediatric and adult and another GC that works in pathology. Genetic counselors see patients with the MD and individually. The section is approved to add a genetic counselor assistant (GCA) to accompany a CRA for grant management and a half-time nurse practitioner and registered dietician who see metabolic patients.

Research will be well-supported and a package to support research minded physicians will be developed on a case-by-case basis, accounting for funding and required resources.

The chosen leader will have opportunities to grow within the field and pursue niche interests with the mentorship of two senior faculty. The clinic schedule is flexible with adjustable workflows. There is also dedicated non-clinical time for administrative and scholarly activity each week.

The new chief should possess clinical biochemical experience, though a fellowship will not be required.

SUNY Upstate places a high priority on reducing waiting time for new patients, followed by expanding services regionally and the leadership in the genetics section is unwavering in their commitment to creating an environment that fosters growth and encourages continued education and the pursuit of clinical areas that are most appealing to the individual physician.

All faculty will have the opportunity to teach both residents and students with multiple opportunities to teach depending on the faculty’s interests and expertise. SUNY Upstate and the Department of Pediatrics is prepared to support scholarly activity and offers resources for case reports, QI projects, and funded research endeavors.

Upstate offers pathology and cytogenetic labs, including microarray and FISH. In addition, resources include a molecular lab that offers Fragile X DNA testing and DNA panels. Upstate is pursuing credentials to complete Whole Genome Sequencing and Whole Exome Sequencing in-house.

The compensation package will include: 1) A nationally, highly competitive base salary guarantee, 2) Sign-on bonus 3) relocation assistance

Applicants must have an active NY State license or be eligible and must be Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Additional certification in pediatrics preferred.

Clinical competency in metabolic genetics preferred. A fellowship in metabolic is NOT required.

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