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Position:EndocrinologistOrganization:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment:Department of Internal Medicine - EndocrinologyEmployment Type:Full timeWeekly Commitment:40 hoursWork Schedule:First Shift (United States of America)Overview:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, recognized as a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is in search of a faculty member to enhance the division of Endocrine Oncology within the Department of Internal Medicine. The appointment level may vary from Assistant to Professor, contingent upon qualifications.

As a member of the Endocrine team, you will collaborate with fellow faculty, a dedicated mid-level provider, and a diabetes educator. This team addresses both outpatient and inpatient requirements for patients suffering from a variety of endocrine conditions. Endocrinologists will deliver specialized knowledge in diagnosing and managing endocrine disorders in an oncology setting. The role encompasses treating patients with cancer, general endocrine issues, and endocrine complications arising from cancer or its treatment. A particular focus will be on clinical and research interests related to endocrine complications from cancer immunotherapy. Endocrinologists will integrate into a multidisciplinary team alongside medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists to ensure expert diagnosis and treatment of endocrine malignancies. We are particularly keen on attracting faculty with clinical and/or laboratory research interests in endocrine tumors and/or endocrine complications from cancer therapies.Required Qualifications:Education and Experience

The successful candidate must possess a License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York, along with a valid medical specialty certificate in endocrinology or eligibility for such certification.

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All required degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

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Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, a leading employer in Western New York with over 3,500 staff members and the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in New York outside of New York City.

Founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park as the first cancer center in America, Roswell Park has set the benchmark for cancer centers nationwide and globally. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a singular mission to cure cancer, we harness the brightest and most innovative minds in research, education, and clinical practice to expedite discovery and enhance the delivery of promising new cancer therapies.

Recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as one of only 51 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the U.S., our designation indicates that all research, treatment, and educational initiatives meet stringent national standards and that the Institute has made significant contributions to the fight against cancer.

Roswell Park is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of the nation's foremost cancer centers. This not-for-profit organization unites leading experts in science to drive continuous improvements in cancer care, enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment delivery through ongoing data collection and analysis, and provide access to the latest clinical trials and best practice guidelines.

Roswell Park has received accreditation from The Joint Commission (TJC) due to its compliance with nationally recognized healthcare standards.

The innovative research conducted by our faculty has positioned Roswell Park among the top grantees of the National Cancer Institute.

• Throughout its history, Roswell Park has been the source of groundbreaking advancements in oncology.
• Initiated the first chemotherapy research program in the nation.
• Conducted early studies linking smoking to lung cancer.
• Developed the PSA test for prostate cancer screening.
• Created photodynamic therapy (PDT), approved by the FDA for treating esophageal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, and precancerous lesions in Barrett's esophagus patients. Currently, we are advancing the next generation of PDT drugs.
• Our geneticists contributed to the gene library used to map and sequence the human genome, participating in the international effort.

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