Academic ConnectPlastic Surgery ProgramDepartment of Surgery, Section of Plastic SurgeryYale University, School of MedicineYale New Haven Hospital
The Division of Plastic Surgery, in the Department of Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine seeks a board-certified Plastic Surgeon with fellowship training in Hand Surgery to lead our Section of Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery. This is a full-time academic position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a surgeon with a strong clinical foundation in hand and peripheral nerve surgery and a passion for academic medicine. The successful candidate will assume a key leadership role as Section Chief, responsible for the strategic, clinical, and operational direction of the hand surgery program. Responsibilities include oversight of clinical services, faculty development, educational programming, and quality improvement initiatives.
Yale University offers a collaborative and stimulating environment with access to world-class resources in basic and clinical research, as well as opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and centers.
New Haven, Connecticut, is a vibrant, diverse, and academically rich community located between Boston and New York City. The region offers a high quality of life with access to cultural amenities, a variety of housing options, and some of the best public and private schools in the country.
Qualifications
We seek candidates with:
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, research, and education
- A strong academic record and commitment to scholarly activity
- Leadership experience or clear leadership potential
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- A vision to enhance and grow a multidisciplinary hand surgery program within a leading academic institution
Experience or interest in peripheral nerve surgery is highly desirable. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, and to participate in clinical or translational research initiatives.
Application Instructions
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vita and three letters of reference. All application materials should be submitted electronically to:
https://apply.interfolio.com/167698
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to:Bohdan Pomahac, MDProfessor & Chief, Plastic SurgeryPhone: 203-785-2571Email: Bohdan.pomahac@yale.edu
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