Division Chief of Breast Surgery

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership & Program Development Lead and expand a high-performing breast surgery division encompassing the full continuum of benign and malignant breast disease. Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners including medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, plastic surgery, and supportive services to ensure coordinated, patient centered care. Advance clinical quality, outcomes, access, and patient experience initiatives aligned with institutional priorities. Support the growth of specialized services, including high-risk patient management and advanced surgical techniques. Strategic & Administrative Leadership Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Division of Breast Surgery aligned with departmental and institutional goals. Oversee divisional operations, including faculty recruitment, performance management, budgeting, and resource allocation. Partner with hospital and cancer center leadership to enhance programmatic growth, regional outreach, and market presence. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards. Academic & Educational Mission Lead the education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students. Foster a culture of academic excellence, scholarship, and continuous professional development. Support curriculum development and integration of breast surgery education across training programs. Develop the infrastructure required for establishing a Breast Fellowship Program Research & Innovation Promote clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research initiatives within the division and in collaboration with the Stony Brook Cancer Center. Encourage participation in clinical trials and collaborative research efforts and facilitate patient recruitment. Support growth in research funding, publications, and academic productivity.

Required Qualifications: M.D. (or foreign equivalent) with completion of an accredited General Surgery residency. Fellowship training in Breast Surgery or Surgical Oncology with a focus on breast disease. Board-certified in General Surgery. Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at RSOM.Demonstrated clinical excellence across the spectrum of breast disease. Proven leadership experience in an academic or complex healthcare environment. Strong record of academic achievement, including teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in program development and multidisciplinary collaboration is highly desirable. Application Instructions For interested applicants or questions please reach out to justina.volpe@stonybrookmedicine.edu Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Location Stony Brook, NYCome Join our Stony Brook Community Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about Stony Brook Medicine