Position Overview

Stony Brook Medicine and the Department of Surgery at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) are seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as the next Division Chief of Breast Surgery. This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity to advance a comprehensive, multidisciplinary breast surgery program within a leading academic medical center.

The Division Chief will provide strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership to the Breast Surgery Division, driving excellence across patient care, education, research, and program development.

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.

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Division Chief, Associate/Full Professor, Surgery, Breast Surgery

SUNY Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY, USA

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Division Chief, Associate/Full Professor, Surgery, Breast Surgery

SUNY Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY, USA

Position Overview

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Related Conferences

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Division Chief, Associate/Full Professor, Surgery, Breast Surgery

SUNY Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY, USA

Position Overview

This is a Preview Listing…

Related Jobs - August 29, 2026

Related Conferences

CASA's 2026 Annual Conference

42nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Surgical Research

Society of Clinical Surgery 2026 Annual Meeting

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Mayo Clinic Interactive Surgery Symposium 2027

39th Annual Meeting of the General Thoracic Surgical Club

Society of Surgical Oncology SSO Annual Meeting 2027

Centennial Celebration & 2027 Annual Clinical Assembly

2026 Surgical Summit