The Department of Surgery at Upstate Medical University and Upstate Cancer Center is recruiting an academic plastic surgeon with expertise in microvascular surgery to support autologous breast reconstruction as well as the reconstructive surgery needs of multiple clinical programs. Upstate Medical University is a two-campus 715 bed multidisciplinary, academic medical center which serves as the tertiary care referral center for Syracuse and the Central New York region. The plastic surgery practice supports a busy cancer center with over 200 breast reconstruction cases a year, a busy Level 1 Trauma Center with needs for soft tissue coverage of extremity injuries and hand call, an ABA verified Burn Center, and a regional Hernia Center.  

The Department of Surgery is committed to recruiting high-quality faculty to provide state of the art surgical services for the patients of Central New York in a collaborative academic environment. Board-eligibility and/or certification in Plastic Surgery, microsurgery fellowship training as well as clinical expertise in general plastic and reconstructive surgery is required. Teaching medical students, training surgery residents and mentoring junior faculty is an integral part of the job. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s academic record. 

Upstate Medical University is located in Syracuse, NY adjacent to Syracuse University and includes the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Studies. The Syracuse area is culturally diverse with outstanding college sports, many cultural events, nationally recognized public and private schools and is surrounded by numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth with one of the top ranked employers in the region and the high quality of life in central NY. Interested candidates should apply for the position online: https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/plastic-surgeon-syracuse-new-york-united-states

Please address any questions to Dr Robert Cooney at: MartuscC@upstate.edu or call (315) 464-5549 with questions

At SUNY Upstate Medical University we strive to promote a professional environment that encourages varied perspectives from faculty members with diverse life experiences. A respect for diversity is one of our core values. We are committed to recruiting and supporting a rich community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We actively seek applications from women and members of underrepresented groups to contribute to the diversity of our university community in support of our teaching, research and clinical missions.