Associate Professor in Plastic Surgery Breast Reconstruction in Yale University – USA

Summary

Yale University School of Medicine is seeking an Associate or Assistant Professor in Plastic Surgery with expertise in breast reconstruction and microsurgery. The successful candidate will serve as Section Chief of Breast Reconstruction within the Department of Surgery, specifically in the Divisions of Surgical Oncology and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Responsibilities include clinical duties, educational training for medical students, residents, and fellows, and active contribution to academic research. Applicants should be board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeons with demonstrated expertise in reconstructive breast surgery, including microsurgical and implant-based techniques. The role involves leadership of the breast reconstruction program and collaboration with Breast Surgical Oncology colleagues. The application deadline is September 3, 2028.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Division of Surgical Oncology
Position Type	Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
Discipline	Plastic Surgery
Research Area	Breast Reconstruction, Microsurgery
Degree Required	Board eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon
Experience	Demonstrated expertise in reconstructive breast surgery, including microsurgical and implant-based reconstruction; experience in quality improvement, education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and operational development.
Deadline	2028-09-03
Employer Address	New Haven, CT
Employer Contact	Name: Maren Crawford, Title: Senior Physician Recruiter, Department: Surgery, Email: [email protected], Phone/Text: 475-339-6083

About the Project

The successful candidate will actively contribute to the academic research missions of the Department of Surgery. The role involves strengthening and growing Yale's comprehensive breast reconstruction program within an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, working closely with Breast Surgical Oncology colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Section Chief of Breast Reconstruction
• Provide clinical duties
• Provide educational training to medical students, residents, and fellows
• Actively contribute to academic research missions of the Department
• Provide leadership for the breast reconstruction program
• Work closely with Breast Surgical Oncology colleagues across Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale Cancer Center
• Further strengthen and grow Yale's comprehensive breast reconstruction program
• Program planning and development

Required Skills

• Board eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon
• Expertise in breast reconstruction
• Expertise in microsurgery
• Demonstrated expertise in reconstructive breast surgery, including microsurgical and implant-based reconstruction
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Commitment to advancing the field of breast reconstruction
• Experience in quality improvement
• Experience in education
• Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in operational development

Who Should Apply

Candidates with an academic orientation in clinical care, research, and education, who are board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeons with expertise in breast reconstruction and microsurgery, should apply. Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in reconstructive breast surgery, including microsurgical and implant-based reconstruction, and experience in quality improvement, education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and operational development. Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills are also required.

About the Employer

Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, includes Divisions of Surgical Oncology and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. It is part of Yale Medicine, which has a wide referral network throughout the Connecticut region. The institution includes Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Yale is committed to equal employment opportunity and bases judgments on qualifications and abilities, seeking qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of this position?

The primary focus of this position is breast reconstruction and microsurgery within plastic surgery, serving as Section Chief of Breast Reconstruction.

What are the required qualifications for applicants?

Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeons with expertise in breast reconstruction and microsurgery, and demonstrated expertise in reconstructive breast surgery, including microsurgical and implant-based reconstruction.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include clinical duties, educational training for medical students, residents, and fellows, contributing to academic research, and providing leadership for the breast reconstruction program.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in New Haven, CT, at Yale University School of Medicine.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is September 3, 2028, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Who can I contact for questions about the application?

You can contact Maren Crawford, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [email protected] or 475-339-6083.