Internist Job at Erie County Medical Center Corp. in Buffalo, NY

About the Opportunity

The University at Buffalo (UB), Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, in partnership with the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC), is seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician to join our Internal Medicine Center—a vital academic practice located in Buffalo, New York.

This position offers a unique opportunity to practice comprehensive, team-based primary care within a safety-net teaching hospital that serves a diverse and medically complex patient population. As a full-time faculty member, the successful candidate will play a key role in resident education, continuity clinic precepting, and quality improvement initiatives within a fully integrated academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care for adult patients within ECMC’s Internal Medicine Center.
• Supervise and teach internal medicine residents throughout their three-year residency program, serving as a clinical preceptor and mentor.
• Participate in didactic teaching, curriculum development, and faculty meetings to advance the academic mission.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, pharmacy, behavioral health, and care coordination to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Engage in quality improvement, scholarly activities, and clinical initiatives aligned with UB and ECMC’s mission to improve health outcomes across Western New York.
• Support population health and preventive medicine efforts within an NCQA-recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home model.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New York.
• Commitment to academic medicine, teaching excellence, and serving a diverse patient community.
• Prior experience in an academic or teaching environment preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive academic salary commensurate with experience. Range $220k-$270k.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave.
• Eligibility for UB faculty appointment with opportunities for promotion and professional development.
• Supportive academic environment with access to continuing education and faculty mentoring.

About the Practice

The Internal Medicine Center at ECMC serves as the primary ambulatory training site for internal medicine residents from the University at Buffalo. The practice provides longitudinal, comprehensive adult care across a wide spectrum of chronic and acute medical conditions, while emphasizing preventive health, interdisciplinary collaboration, and social determinants of health.

As part of ECMC’s mission as Western New York’s safety-net hospital, the Internal Medicine Center is deeply committed to improving access, advancing health equity, and preparing the next generation of compassionate, skilled physicians.

About Erie County Medical Center

Erie County Medical Center is a regional center of excellence in healthcare and a major teaching affiliate of the University at Buffalo. ECMC is a Level I Adult Trauma Center, home to numerous specialty and outpatient services, and a key provider of care for the Western New York community.