Breast Medical Oncologist, School of Medicine, Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology
Pay as listed: $256k-$534k · Boston, Massachusetts · pays below the median of 110 Oncologist listings (15th percentile).
Listed compensation
$256k-$534k
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Job Description
The Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center is seeking a Breast Oncologist.
This rapidly expanding, multi-disciplinary program is focused on providing exceptional clinical care and performing high-impact research in breast oncology. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in breast medical oncology and a track record of collaboration in a multi-disciplinary care team.
Opportunities within the program include participation in and leadership in clinical trials and collaborations with investigators pursuing a range of basic, translational, and health care delivery research projects.
The successful candidate will also engage in teaching students, residents, and fellows in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Opportunities for leadership in medical education are also available
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide exceptional clinical care in breast oncology and lead high-impact research projects. Additionally, they will engage in teaching students, residents, and fellows within both ambulatory and inpatient clinical settings.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree and be board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology. A valid medical license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Massachusetts is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Of the 39 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 56% have no call, 26% require no weekends.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$395k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $373k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- On-site
Living in Boston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $813k≈ 3.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,338/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.3
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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