Posting DetailsPosition 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 TermPosition TypePosting 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 DemandsDriving Requirements This position will never 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 AlertsSpecial Instructions SummaryIs a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check NotificationContact Information
Contact's Name Ariel Burden
Contact's PronounsContact's Title Staff Assistant
Contact's Email aeburden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-859-4848
Posting Dates
Posted 02/19/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
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