Assistant/Associate Attending Surgeon, Hepatopancreatobiliary Service, Department of Surgery

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Assistant/Associate Attending Surgeon on the Hepatopancreatobiliary Service

Join MSK as an Assistant/Associate Attending Surgeon on the Hepatopancreatobiliary Service in the Department of Surgery. You will have the opportunity to contribute to cancer treatment and research in a collaborative environment.The Department of Surgery comprises more than 100 world-class surgeons dedicated to providing our patients with innovative cancer care in our sophisticated facilities, among the most advanced in the world. Over the years, our faculty have pioneered new techniques such as laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of many cancers. 

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Role Overview:

The Assistant/Associate Attending Surgeon is a crucial member of the HPB Service team. They work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide outstanding care for patients with liver, biliary, and pancreatic diseases. The role includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, performing HPB-related abdominal operations, and contributing to education and research.

Key Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in HPB surgery or surgical oncology
• Extensive training in an ACGME-accredited fellowship in HPB surgery or surgical oncology
• Proven experience in laparoscopic and/or robot-assisted minimally invasive HPB surgery
• Defined clinical, translational, or basic research interest in HPB malignancies

Core Skills:

• Outstanding surgical skills with a focus on HPB procedures
• Ability to successfully implement innovative treatment approaches
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong dedication to educating residents and fellows
• Proven track record in conducting impactful scientific research

Salary Range: $375,000 – $645,000 (depending on level)

Application Instructions: Please email a CV, a letter of interest, and contact information for three references to: 

Mindy Sovel 

Associate Director, Hospital Operations 

sovelm@mskcc.org 

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