Hematology / Oncology Breast Medical Oncologist

**Hematology / Oncology – Breast Medical Oncologist**
**Location: Hartford, CT**
**Board Certified Hematology/Oncology Physician with breast cancer sub-specialization**

• Join a team of four breast medical oncologists within a large tertiary care academic center (867-bed facility)
• Busy breast service managing 600+ new breast cancer cases annually
• Practice within a multidisciplinary breast program including fellowship-trained breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and reconstructive surgeons
• Supported by a mature genetic counseling program, active nurse navigator program, and developing survivorship, high-risk, patient education, and breast rehabilitation services
Clinical & Academic Highlights:
• Active clinical trials and health disparities research programs
• Institutional membership in national cooperative research groups (e.g., SWOG and NRG)
• Weekly Breast Tumor Board for collaborative case discussions
• Inpatient coverage supported by hospitalist teams with oncology consult services
• Opportunities for teaching, clinical research, and quality/outcomes research
• Largest teaching hospital within the University of Connecticut School of Medicine system, with residents and oncology fellows in training
Network & System Strengths:
• Cancer Institute oversight across a 7-hospital healthcare system serving a significant portion of Connecticut
• Strategic collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to align standards of care, access emerging technologies, and expand clinical trial opportunities
• Multidisciplinary Breast Disease Management Team governing quality, research, and innovative program development
• Financially secure, physician-led organization focused on growth and innovation
Professional Development & Wellbeing:
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities through a Physician Leadership Development Institute
• Strong emphasis on physician wellness and engagement through an Office of Provider Wellness
• Culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and high-quality patient-centered care
Location:
• Based in Hartford, Connecticut
• Ideally situated between Boston and New York City
• Access to nationally recognized schools, four-season recreation, and diverse living options including shoreline, suburban, and urban communities
Qualifications:
• Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Demonstrated experience in a multidisciplinary breast care model
• Academic accomplishment in clinical trials or quality improvement highly desirable
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Connecticut