Academic, Skin of Color Dermatology - Physician - Manhattan, NY

The Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, that has the largest residency program in the country and is one of the largest and best departments in the US, is seeking academic, board certified medical and cosmetic dermatologists with a strong academic track record and/or academic productivity and publications to join its growing faculty.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care. Mount Sinai has been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as One of America's Best Hospitals. It is located in NYC, offering a vibrant, academic and professional community with excellent schools, arts, and everything that NY has to offer. The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai has 40 world renowned faculty across several locations, and is dedicated to delivering superior, comprehensive dermatologic care, advancing the science of dermatology through research and education. The department has made many important contributions to patient care, education, and research over more than a century and is one of the leading departments in the US.

We are particularly interested in a senior dermatologist and in a junior dermatologist with interest and expertise in skin of color, as director and associate director of the skin of color center, respectively, based on experience and academic level. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidates, given that our department is a leader in clinical and translational research in skin of color to develop the skin of color center into the leading skin of color center in the US and beyond. The successful candidates will be joining our 27 faculty members, and will be offered a highly supportive environment.

The qualified candidates are expected to provide medical and/or cosmetic dermatology services and to develop clinical, translational and/or basic research involving conditions related to skin of color (such as keloids, vitiligo, CCCA, etc). The candidates are also expected to mentor and help develop the next generation dermatologists. The senior candidate will be expected to be part of the department management team and interact with senior hospital and school leadership.

This opportunity provides:

• Large patient and referral base of diverse ethnic backgrounds, including a large skin of color population
• Ability to develop the US (and beyond) leading clinical and research center for skin of color
• Supportive and experienced clinical staff
• State of the art clinical trial unit, clinical and translational research environment and affiliated laboratories with world-renown faculty
• Competitive salary and dedicated CME time and fund
• Excellent benefits package, including relocation bonus
• Academic Appointment at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (appointment requested at level commensurate with academic track record)
• Academic opportunities and collaborations with world renowned physician scientists to foster academic and professional development

The ideal candidate should have:

• Have experience in lasers, and cosmetic procedures, including for skin of color.
• Have a robust interest in academics, teaching, scholarly projects, and clinical/translational or basic research, and particularly in conditions involving patients of color.
• Strong academic record of publications and research
• Track record of foundation/NIH grants (particularly senior candidate)
• Have a collegial and team player mindset, be able to thrive in a team environment
• Experience in clinical trials

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the State of New York
• Track record of academic productivity, research and publications, including in skin of color
• Experience in clinical trials and/or Clinical/translational Research is a plus
• Expertise in Cosmetic procedures and Lasers is a plus

Compensation range from 300K to 600K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)

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Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
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