Best Practices, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Competitive Research, Cross-Functional, Disease, Hematology, Leadership, Medicine, Mentoring, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Pathology, Patient Care, Publications, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Translational Research
Faculty position employed by the University of Texasat Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.
The Division of Hematology and Oncology at UT Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Medical Oncologist to lead our Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program as a Disease Team Leader. This academic role is ideal for an individual with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovative research, and leadership within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing our Gastrointestinal cancer research portfolio, mentoring junior faculty, and driving clinical excellence within the GI cancer program. This is a full-time position with protected research time, competitive compensation, and robust support for academic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with GI cancers within both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Design and implement innovative treatment protocols and clinical guidelines to advance gastrointestinal cancer care in the institution.
- Engage in regular tumor boards, case discussions, and multidisciplinary planning sessions to ensure best practices in gastrointestinal cancer treatment.
- Develop and lead a clinical research program within GI oncology, with a focus on innovative clinical trials, translational research, and/or health outcomes research.
- Identify, design, and lead clinical trials as principal investigator, with a focus on expanding institutional clinical trial offerings for GI cancer.
- Disseminate research findings through high-impact publications, conference presentations, and community education.
- Serve as a key representative for the GI Cancer Program in institutional and regional cancer care initiatives.
Leadership and Program Development:
- Lead the GI Cancer Program, guiding strategy, clinical initiatives, and programmatic growth.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (including surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, and radiology) to advance personalized and integrated care pathways for breast cancer patients.
- Mentor and support junior faculty, fellows, residents and medical students in clinical and research activities, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
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