Associate Professor of Medicine at CUMC

Job Summary: The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons seeks an outstanding physician to join our faculty as a Pulmonary Hypertension Specialist and General Pulmonologist. This faculty member will play a central role in the clinical care, education, and research missions of the Division, with a primary focus on co-directing the development of a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Program at CUIMC.

The successful candidate will provide exemplary clinical care, foster collaborative relationships across specialties, actively engage in teaching medical trainees, and build a robust research portfolio in pulmonary hypertension and advanced lung disease.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Serve as Co-Director of the CUIMC Pulmonary Hypertension Program, working in close collaboration with Drs. Jennifer Haythe to develop and grow a comprehensive, multidisciplinary PH program.
• Design and implement clinical, administrative, and research protocols to ensure excellence and accreditation of the PH Program.
• Build and maintain a high-volume referral-based PH practice, including systematic evaluation of WHO Group 3 PH patients with lung disease.
• Collaborate with:




• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Lung Transplant Programs for coordinated patient management and timely transplant referrals.
• Interventional Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
• NYP cross-campus partners to establish a unified PH program across institutions.




• Partner with the NYP Specialty Pharmacy to expand outpatient PH treatment offerings, improving continuity of care and patient convenience.

Clinical Duties

• Provide up to 6 outpatient clinic sessions per week and 1 session dedicated to right heart catheterization (RHC).
• Outpatient practice primarily based in the Herbert Irving Pavilion.
• Participate in inpatient service (up to 16 weeks/year) at Milstein Hospital and affiliated NYP sites.
• Ensure timely, high-quality care for patients, including responsiveness to referring physicians both within and outside CUIMC.

Research & Scholarship

• Establish and lead an active clinical research and clinical trials program, positioning CUIMC as a destination center for multicenter PH clinical trials.
• Pursue innovative research in pulmonary hypertension and advanced therapies, with opportunities for collaboration across Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based protocols and national best practices.

Education & Mentorship

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and pulmonary/critical care fellows in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Contribute to teaching activities within:




• Internal Medicine Resident Teaching Service.
• Pulmonary Consultation Service.
• Inpatient PH Service and Critical Care services at Milstein and affiliated sites.
• Fellows' outpatient clinics and structured didactic programs.




• Provide guidance and professional development support for trainees interested in pulmonary vascular disease.

Required Qualifications:

• MD (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary Medicine.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong skills in evaluation and management of common and complex pulmonary diseases, including proficiency with procedures such as pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, and thoracentesis.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced clinical experience in pulmonary hypertension and advanced lung diseases.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications or participation in clinical research.
• Active involvement in professional societies such as the American Thoracic Society (ATS) or American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST).

• Highly competitive academic salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid leave.
• Access to robust continuing medical education (CME) resources and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative academic environment with a commitment to work-life balance.

As a faculty member in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, you will join a vibrant community of physician-scientists dedicated to advancing the frontiers of pulmonary and critical care medicine. CUIMC and NewYork-Presbyterian provide an exceptional environment for clinical innovation, translational research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

All faculty are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and abide by institutional policies and procedures.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.