Chair, Department of Surgery

Yale School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Surgery, Chief of Surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital, and Surgeon-in-Chief of the Yale New Haven Health System. This is a distinctive opportunity to lead a large, diverse, and accomplished department at one of the nation’s premier academic medical institutions.

The Department of Surgery is a critical contributor to the clinical, research, and educational missions of Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health. With over 160 full-time faculty and more than 100 residents and fellows across 11 clinical divisions, the department delivers high-volume, high-acuity care across a broad array of subspecialties. It serves as a regional and national referral center for complex surgical cases while also maintaining a strong footprint in community-based care. The department’s research portfolio is growing steadily, and its educational programs are among the most comprehensive at the medical school.

Yale School of Medicine is internationally recognized for its excellence in biomedical research, education, and clinical care. Its close partnership with Yale New Haven Health—a large, integrated health system—creates a dynamic environment for clinical innovation and population health improvement. The next Chair of Surgery will be expected to build on this foundation, advancing the department’s clinical, scientific, and educational impact while fostering collaboration across the university and health system.

The department is well-positioned for its next phase of growth and evolution. Building on a history of leadership in surgical education and patient care, the new Chair will be asked to lead efforts to strengthen coordination across divisions, promote strategic faculty development, expand clinical services in key areas such as cardiac, gastrointestinal, and transplant surgery, and align department priorities with broader institutional goals. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-looking leader to shape the future of surgery at Yale and to help set a national standard for academic surgical excellence.

Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications should be sent in confidence electronically below.

Ariannah Mirick is leading this search with Sam Ruth.