"Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Assistant, Associate Hand Surgeon (2103)"

Location

New Haven, CT

Open Date

Dec 08, 2025

Deadline

Dec 07, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Yale School of Medicine
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Section of Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery

The Division of Plastic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Yale University seeks a fellowship-trained hand surgeon with expertise in complex peripheral nerve surgery to join our growing Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Section at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Yale Plastic Surgery is seeking a surgeon with a strong academic and clinical background in brachial plexus, adult and pediatric nerve reconstruction, upper and lower extremity spasticity surgery, and related complex nerve conditions. The selected candidate will join a high-volume, multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in expanding our regional and national presence in complex peripheral nerve care.

Position Expectations

• Grow and develop a robust program in complex peripheral nerve, brachial plexus, and spasticity surgery
• Provide comprehensive hand and peripheral nerve care, including collaboration with Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and PM&R
• Cover hand trauma and microvascular call at a level 1 trauma and tertiary referral center
• Participate in resident, fellow, and medical student education
• Engage in academic activities including research, quality improvement, and program development
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills

New Haven offers the best of both worlds: a stimulating academic environment with easy access to New York and Boston. The region provides vibrant cultural opportunities, diverse communities, and excellent public and private schools, with the option to live along the coastline or in surrounding New England towns.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery and board-eligible or certified in Hand Surgery
• Demonstrated expertise or dedicated training in peripheral nerve surgery, brachial plexus reconstruction, and/or spasticity surgery
• Strong academic record with commitment to clinical excellence, education, and scholarly productivity
• Eligibility for Connecticut medical licensure

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, electronically at: https://apply.interfolio.com/178815

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information or questions regarding the position, please contact:

David L. Colen, MD
Section Chief, Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Yale Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Email: david.colen@yale.edu