Medical Director of Dermatology – Physician – Skin of Color Center – Manhattan, NY

The Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai seeks a Director for its Skin of Color Center in Manhattan!

Mount Sinai’s Skin of Color Center routinely treats NYC’s ethnically diverse minority populations. We are looking to hire an exceptional, board certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist with a strong academic record of accomplishments and/or academic, clinical and research productivity, impressive publications and a deep interest in treating conditions in skin of color. Based on the level of expertise and experience, this individual would be fulfilling a prominent role as the Director of the Skin of Color Center or the Medical Director of the Skin of Color Center. The qualified candidate will be offered a unique and exciting opportunity to be a world leader in clinical and translational research in skin of color and beyond; to lead clinical trials in many inflammatory and other unique conditions within skin of color, including investigator initiated studies; and the chance to become a trailblazer in skin of color treatments. We are offering unparalleled opportunities for clinical trials and laboratory support to identify new targets and perform groundbreaking research. The successful candidate will be joining our 30+ dermatology faculty team, and will be offered a supportive environment, a competitive package and benefits.

The qualified candidate must have experience in medical and/or cosmetic dermatology with an interest in clinical, translational and/or basic research involving conditions related to skin of color (such as keloids, vitiligo, CCCA, etc.). The individual, who will be offered the Director or Medical Director position, will also serve as a mentor to our residents and medical students that will become the next generation of dermatologists. In addition, this individual will be expected to be a vital team player and be part of the department’s management, capable of maintaining strong relationships with senior leadership of the Department, The Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Icahn School of Medicine. 

Selected candidate will participate in the administrative operations and will be encouraged to actively serve on divisional and departmental committees.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Experience in lasers, and cosmetic procedures addressing skin of color conditions.
• A robust interest in academics, teaching, scholarly projects, and clinical/translational or basic research, and particularly in conditions involving skin of color.
• Strong academic record of publications and research.
• Track record of foundation/Pharma/NIH grants (particularly candidate for the Director of the Skin of Color Center)
• Have a collegial and team player mindset, capable of thriving in a team environment 
• Experience in clinical trials

This opportunity provides:

• Large patient and referral base of diverse ethnic backgrounds, including a large skin of color population
• Ability to become the US (and beyond) clinical and research leader for skin of color treatments
• 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 allowances and funding
• 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

Position Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Dermatology
• 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)

Our department is experiencing an incredible time of clinical and academic growth. We have been ranked No. 1 in research output on Doximity Residency Navigator. To expand upon our success, we are seeking highly talented and motivated physicians who are interested in building a stellar academic career in a supportive environment in which they will have the opportunity to become key opinion leaders in inflammatory diseases and/or skin cancers, and participate in future therapeutic innovations. We are seeking candidates that are motivated and have the desire to become the future leaders in dermatology and would like to make a difference in patients’ lives by making advances in our specialty. Mount Sinai dermatology provides a supportive environment, with mentorship and one of a kind opportunity for a successful academic path.

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About the Mount Sinai Health System:

The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City’s largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai advances medicine and health through unrivaled education and translational research and discovery to deliver care that is the safest, highest-quality, most accessible and equitable, and the best value of any health system in the nation. The Health System includes approximately 7,300 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture ambulatory surgery centers; more than 415 ambulatory practices throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” of the top 20 U.S. hospitals and is top in the nation by specialty: No. 1 in Geriatrics and top 20 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital is ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” among the country’s best in four out of 10 pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine is one of three medical schools that have earned distinction by multiple indicators: ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Medical Schools,” aligned with a U.S. News & World Report “Honor Roll” Hospital, and No. 14 in the nation for National Institutes of Health funding. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. For more information, visit https://www.mountsinai.org or find Mount Sinai on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:

Alex Cano

Executive Director Physician Recruitment

Mount Sinai Health System

[email protected]

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by: 

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.

We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to professional advance. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care.

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“About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 43,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes approximately 7,400 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, receiving high “Honor Roll” status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics and top 20 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 14 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are passionately committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve. Our goal is for Mount Sinai to become an anti-racist health care and learning institution that intentionally addresses structural racism.”

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