Chief of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Division Chief – Medical Genetics and Genomics
Albany Medical College – Albany, NY

The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics at Albany Medical College is seeking a Division Chief to lead and grow a respected and well-established genetics program. This is a strong opportunity for career advancement and leadership within an academic medical center known for clinical excellence, education, and collaborative care.

About the Role
The Division Chief will oversee the strategic, clinical, educational, and research missions of the Division. The position works closely with faculty and specialists in the Department of Pediatrics and Department of OB/GYN – Maternal-Fetal Medicine to provide integrated genetics services across the lifespan.

Current Team
The Division includes:
• A clinical geneticist/cytogeneticist (current chief, continuing in a remote capacity)
• A Medical Biochemical Geneticist (Metabolic Disorders)
• Four Genetic Counselors
• A Genetic Nurse Practitioner
• A Genetic Physician Assistant
• A Genetics Registered Nurse
• A Dietitian

Key Responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care across a range of services, including:
o General Genetics/Dysmorphology (adult and pediatric)
o Prenatal and Cancer Genetics
o Pharmacogenetics
o Inborn Errors of Metabolism
o Newborn Screening Follow-Up
• Lead and implement strategic goals, clinical programs, and protocols
• Represent the Division at department and institutional leadership forums
• Support best practices in:
o Clinical genetics and counseling
o Diagnostic interpretation
o Genomic medicine and emerging technologies
• Foster collaboration with subspecialties such as neonatology, cardiology, neurology, and oncology

Qualifications
• MD/DO or equivalent
• Board-certified in Clinical Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Additional boards in other genetic specialties (Biochemical Medical Genetics/Metabolic disorders) is a plus.
• Active and unrestricted medical license or eligibility for licensure in New York State

What We Offer
Our faculty enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
• Competitive base salary for Associate Professor $210,000-$220,000 with incentive bonus opportunities. Salary for faculty with higher academic rank to be addressed at time of interview.
• Robust sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Retirement benefits including Albany Med’s pension plan and a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME days
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Access to employee wellness programs and mental health support

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment
physicianrecruitment@amc.edu

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

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