Medical Director of UBMD Internal Medicine

University at Buffalo

$200K — $250K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD, DO, or equivalent degree
  • Board Certification in Internal Medicine
  • Eligibility for Licensure in New York State
  • Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine primary care
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills (preferred)
  • Experience managing teams of healthcare professionals (preferred)
  • Evidence of collaboration with hospital partners and residency program director (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership for high-quality patient-centered care at the Hertel Elmwood Internal Medicine Center
  • Lead initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction, access, and outcomes
  • Conduct quality improvement projects with residents
  • Promote evidence-based practices and adherence to quality and safety standards
  • Advance the Department of Medicine's educational mission, including various training programs
  • Collaborate with the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director for quality ambulatory training
  • Oversee primary care clinical operations and care teams

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and mentorship
  • Opportunity to work with a collaborative healthcare team
  • Involvement in educational initiatives for medical students and residents
  • Role in shaping clinical practices and improving patient care standards
  • Position at a reputable health institution with a commitment to academic and clinical excellence
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year


Position Title
Medical Director of UBMD Internal Medicine

Posting Category
Staff

Department
Medicine

Posting Number
U260005

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61211

Employer
University Affiliates

Appointment Term

Position Type

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The physician leader will provide direct patient care clinical time and serve as the Medical Director of UBMD Internal Medicine. This role will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership. Reporting to the Section Chief of Primary Care and Division Chief of General Internal Medicine and working in close partnership with UBMD leadership, and Kaleida Health leadership, the Medical Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing the academic, clinical, and financial missions of the practice plan. This role serves as a key liaison between faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, UBMD administration, and health system partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care
  • Provide clinical leadership to ensure high quality, patient-centered care within the Hertel Elmwood Internal Medicine Center.
  • Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction, access, continuity, and outcomes.
  • Conduct Quality Improvement projects in the clinic with residents.
  • Promote evidence-based practice and adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards


Teaching & Training
  • Support and advance the Department of Medicine's educational mission, including undergraduate medical education, residency, and fellowship training.
  • Collaborate closely with the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director to ensure a high-quality ambulatory training environment.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor for learners, faculty, and advanced practice providers


Primary Care Clinical Supervision
  • Provide oversight and supervision of primary care clinical operations and care teams.
  • Support faculty physicians and advanced practice providers through mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development.
  • Partner with hospital and UBMD leadership to align clinical supervision with institutional priorities, quality goals, and workforce planning.


Minimum Qualifications
  • MD, DO, or equivalent degree
  • Board Certification in Internal Medicine
  • Eligibility for Licensure in New York State
  • Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine primary care


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong leadership and decision making skills
  • Managing teams of healthcare professionals
  • Demonstrated collaboration with hospital partners and resident program director


Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle

Salary Range
$0.00

Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus
As Assigned

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Ariel Burden

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Staff Assistant

Contact's Email
[email protected]

Contact's Phone
716-859-4848

Posting Dates

Posted
02/19/2026

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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