The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a clinical geneticist at the rank of Assistant Professor to join our growing and evolving program. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-volume clinical service spanning Manhattan and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, within one of the largest integrated academic health systems in the country.
About the Division
The Division of Medical Genetics provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across the NewYork-Presbyterian system, supported by a collaborative team of clinical geneticists and genetic counselors. Our program includes a busy inpatient consult service, active outpatient clinics, and an ACGME-accredited Medical Genetics and Genomics Fellowship.
The Division is currently undergoing a strategic transformation toward a distributed, genome-enabled model of care. This includes:
Expansion of rapid genomic diagnostics in the inpatient setting, including NICU and other high-acuity services
Integration of genetic counselors within subspecialty clinics to enable proactive identification of patients who may benefit from genomic evaluation
Development of standardized clinical pathways for genetic testing and longitudinal management
Creation of data infrastructure to support clinical care, research, and precision medicine initiatives across the health system
Faculty joining the Division will have the opportunity to contribute to and help shape these efforts.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide inpatient and outpatient genetic consultation services across Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Participate in a growing inpatient consult service, including care of critically ill children and integration of genomic diagnostics into clinical decision-making
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across pediatric subspecialties
Academic and Educational Responsibilities
Teach medical students, pediatric residents, genetic counseling students, and fellows
Participate in the Division’s ACGME-accredited Medical Genetics and Genomics Fellowship Program
Opportunities for clinical, translational, and/or programmatic research are available and supported
MD or MD/PhD with completion of an ACGME-accredited Medical Genetics and Genomics training program
Board certified or board eligible by the ABMGG
Demonstrated interest in clinical excellence, education, and/or program development
Candidates with interest in clinical innovation, genomics integration, or program development within a large health system are particularly encouraged to apply.
Diversity is one of Weill Cornell Medicine’s core values and is essential to achieving excellence in patient care, research, and education. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to fostering a culture of fairness, equity, and belonging. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. Weill Cornell Medicine is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EOE/M/F/Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
