GU AND GI MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS

The Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks GU and GI Medical Oncologists. These are full-time faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full-Professor. Recruited faculty will join a vibrant and productive division of 35 faculty focused on Benign Hematology, Hematologic Malignancies, Solid Oncology, Genetic Counseling, Personalized Medicine, and Basic/Translational Research. Professional Qualifications: 1) MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine and sub-certification in Medical Oncology, 2) Academic rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full-Professor, 3) Experience in a cancer institute or academic health center with expertise in GU or GI Oncology and clinical research, 4) Expertise and commitment to Translational Research including investigator-initiated clinical trials, 5) Dedication to quality of patient care and patient satisfaction, 6) Experience in multi-institutional collaboration. Qualified candidates will develop clinical and/or translational research. Tenure track and Career Development Programs are available. The positions include direct patient care, teaching responsibilities, and research. The development of focused programs in clinical care and basic/translational research is a priority. The Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute serves five million people in central Pennsylvania and has over 200 open clinical trials being conducted in a state-of-the-art 150 million dollar clinical and research facility that opened in 2009. Competitive compensation and fringe benefits are offered. Hershey and the surrounding area offer an attractive, relaxed style of living with easy access to major Northeast cities. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is an EqualOpportunity Employer. Interested individuals should forward CV to: Wafik S. El-Deiry, MD, PhD, FACP, Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive (CH46), Hershey, PA 17033-0850. Fax: 717-531-5076; e-mail: weldeiry@hmc.psu.edu