Director of Mohs Surgery & MSDO Fellowship Program Director
Company: Columbia University- Department of Dermatology
Location: New York City
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center The Department of Dermatology at Columbia
University Irving Medical Center seeks an accomplished Mohs
micrographic surgeon to serve as Director of Mohs Surgery and
Program Director of the ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery and
Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship. Role Description and
Candidate Requirements This position offers a unique opportunity to
lead and further expand an established Mohs surgery program within
one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers. As the leader
of the unit, the Director will focus on advanced cutaneous
oncology, Mohs surgery and complex reconstruction within a tertiary
academic medical center, maintaining a strong commitment to quality
healthcare delivery across the Washington Heights and midtown
Manhattan campuses, with potential for future expansion to
Westchester. The Director will oversee clinical operations of the
Mohs unit, while advancing its strategic growth and ensuring
alignment with institutional priorities and the academic mission of
the MSDO Fellowship. The successful candidate will manage high-risk
and complex skin cancers and collaborate with multidisciplinary
oncology and surgical teams. He/she will directly supervise the
training of MSDO fellows, oversee the dermatology resident surgical
curriculum, and mentor medical students and other trainees. The
Director will develop clinical/translational research initiatives
in cutaneous oncology and reconstructive outcomes and collaborate
with the Columbia Dermatology biobank to advance skin biology and
disease research throughout the institution. Candidates must have
an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree and completed an ACGME
accredited dermatology residency training program and fellowship in
Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology. Candidates must be
board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Surgery &
Dermatologic Oncology. Candidates must have least 5 years of
experience in an academic program. Candidates must be able to
acquire a New York State medical license and valid DEA certificate.
The faculty appointment at Columbia University Vagelos College of
Physicians and Surgeons will be commensurate with experience and
will offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive
benefits. About the Department The Department of Dermatology at
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is nationally recognized
for excellence in clinical care, education, and research. As part
of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New
York-Presbyterian Hospital system, the department integrates
dermatologic surgery within a comprehensive academic and oncology
ecosystem. The Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
Fellowship is ACGME-accredited and committed to advanced surgical
training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly
achievement. Application instructions Interested candidates should
email a curriculum vitae and cover letter to Denisse Bejaran,
db3284@cumc.columbia.edu
Keywords: Columbia University- Department of Dermatology, Levittown , Director of Mohs Surgery & MSDO Fellowship Program Director, Healthcare , New York City, Pennsylvania
