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UMass Memorial Health
Worcester, Massachusetts

Academic Gynecologic Oncologist, Worcester MA - Full Time

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$425k-$450k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Hiring Range: $425,000 -$450,000

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations

  • Location: Worcester, MA
  • Facility: UMass Memorial Health
  • Department: OBGYN
  • Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
  • Schedule: Full-Time

The Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UMass Memorial Medical Center, clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical school, is seeking a fourth BE/BC gynecologic oncologist to work as a full-time clinician/educator at the assistant or associate professor level.

UMass Memorial Medical Center, located in scenic central Massachusetts, is an 818 bed tertiary care center serving the central and western Massachusetts region.

Key Highlights

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, ranked best in the Northeast for primary care education, is nationally known for its Nobel and Lasker prize winning research faculty and is highly ranked among medical schools for NIH funding.

  • The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 6 robust subspecialty divisions and 24 resident physicians that are actively involved in the clinical care of our diverse gynecologic oncology patient population.
  • Division members practice full spectrum gynecologic oncology, including surgical and chemotherapy care, participate in medical student and resident education, and have opportunities for clinical research.
  • The Division of Gynecologic Oncology is a member of NRG Oncology and the Gynecologic Oncology Group Foundation/Partners. Clinical, translational, and basic science research is encouraged.

Qualifications

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Fellowship training
  • Must hold a MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license
  • Other relevant details will be identified by the department

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

  • Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
  • Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
  • PSLF Tuition Forgiveness eligible
  • Concierge services for relocation
  • Special mortgage promotion available for Physicians within 10 years of residency.
  • Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate.
  • Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.

Qualified candidates may contact Shane Cox, Provider Recruiter, shane.cox@umassmemorial.org or (508) 826-5147.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The gynecologic oncologist will provide full-spectrum clinical care, including surgery and chemotherapy, to a diverse patient population. Additionally, the role involves active participation in the education of medical students and residents alongside clinical and translational research.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical careMedical education

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$438k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $414k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$425k–$450kOncology median $395k (middle half $389k–$440k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$414k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Massachusetts21 active647 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts physician listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment634 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings419 in the last 30 days315 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About UMass Memorial Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary
Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
PSLF Tuition Forgiveness eligible
Concierge services for relocation
Special mortgage promotion available for Physicians within 10 years of residency
Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,122/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.