Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology 

The University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate (UMMS-Baystate) and Baystate Health are seeking a Gastroenterologist in western Massachusetts. The cornerstone of our organization is Baystate Medical Center, a 716-bed tertiary care hospital which boasts the state’s single busiest emergency department and the region’s only Level-I trauma center. With 3 community hospitals, Baystate Children’s Hospital and Baystate Primary Care Medical Practices, we offer a diverse culture that provides outstanding opportunities for physicians to start or advance their career.

Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA is seeking a BC/BE gastroenterologist to join our Division Gastroenterology.  Clinical focus of this position is general Gastroenterology with some EUS and ERCP.

Position Highlights –

• Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with our well-established team of 9 faculty physicians and 4 advanced practice providers. Our division focuses on direct clinical care and clinical education with a strong academic footprint.

• Excellence in clinical care and medical education.  Faculty appointment to UMass Medical School-Baystate and opportunity to teach our gastroenterology fellows, residents and medical students. 

• Opportunity to participate in clinical research, health-services research and quality outcomes research. Interest in mentoring residents with research projects is desirable.
• Excellent mentorship available to new graduates.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team providing comprehensive Gastroenterology services in an integrated health system serving 750,000 lives in western Massachusetts.

The Pioneer Valley is a thriving area located in western Massachusetts and provides extensive access to urban, suburban and rural amenities. Anchored by the city of Springfield, our region boasts a myriad of opportunities for recreation, music, education and art enthusiasts.  When you live and work in the Pioneer Valley, you will enjoy picturesque four-season living, excellent schools and year-round social and cultural events. In fact, Massachusetts was once again ranked #1 in Education nationally by U.S. News and World Report.

For more information please visit us online at: ChooseBaystateHealth.org or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.

All correspondence can be directed to:

Dr. Ira Schmelkin, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology
c/o Lisa Scully, Senior Recruiter
Phone: 413-794-2346 Fax: 413-794-5059
Email: Lisa.Scully@baystatehealth.org

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Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.