Location: Bridgeport, CT

The Division of General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking outstanding candidates for two positions, an Acute Care Surgeon and a Burn Surgeon, to join their faculty and provide services at Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut. We are seeking a board-eligible/certified general surgeon interested in surgical critical care. Fellowship training and board certification/eligibility in Surgical Critical Care are preferred. We are also seeking a burn surgeon who is board-eligible/certified in general surgery. Board eligibility/certification in Surgical Critical Care and added training in burn surgery are preferred. These predominantly clinical positions will require excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and include a faculty appointment of Assistant or Associate Professor level commensurate with experience.

Opportunity Highlights

• Fantastic opportunity to practice acute care surgery, trauma, and elective general surgery, with on-call burn surgery coverage
• The burn-focused surgeon will divide their clinical time close to equally between burn coverage (inpatient and outpatient) and trauma/acute care surgery
• Excellent opportunity for career development with clinical and academic mentors
• Work at Bridgeport Hospital, an ACS-verified Level II trauma center
• Bridgeport Hospital has the only burn center in Connecticut, with approximately 200 annual admissions and a robust outpatient practice
• Participate in scholarly activities, including research and trainee education, with full support from Yale residents and medical students, based on your interests
• Enjoy a phenomenal faculty benefits package that offers college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and excellent retirement options
• Join a collegial team of 10 full-time surgeons with diverse surgical interests
• Yale University is the No. 5 Best National University in America (US News)

Community Highlights

Located on Long Island Sound, Bridgeport, CT, is only 60 miles from New York City and a 3-hour drive to Boston. It is the most populous city in Connecticut and offers many amenities for any lifestyle. Enjoy life close to the shore and live in the surrounding communities that provide ample New England charm. In addition, the greater New Haven and Fairfield County area offers some of the country's top public and private schools.

• Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A grades for Amenities, Commute, Housing, and Health & Safety
• Bridgeport is a Best City for Outdoor Activities in America and a Most Diverse City in America (Niches)