Cytopathologist/Surgical Pathologist, F33590 - School of Medicine

Commonwealth of Virginia
Richmond
Full-time

Cytopathologist / Surgical Pathologist

Mission or Goal of Unit : Our mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective pathology services in a manner that supports the patient care, education, and research missions of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and School of Medicine.

Chief Purpose of this position : The Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor, non-tenure track, in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, with primary duties in Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology (Head and Neck primarily).

Position Responsibilities :

Clinical : Responsible for day-to-day sign-out of cases in an academic Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology (primarily Head and Neck Pathology) services.

The Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology service encounters a wide variety of neoplastic and non-neoplastic cases.

  • Service : Participation in tumor boards and other conferences with clinical colleagues is required. Participation in departmental, institutional and national committees when necessary.
  • Teaching : Supervision of residents is required. Will also contribute to the education of residents, medical students, and ancillary staff.

Participation in undergraduate and graduate education required.

  • Research : Scholarship primarily in Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology through presentations at national meetings, developing clinical research collaborations, contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature, active participation in appropriate professional organizations is required.
  • The faculty member will report to and work closely with the Division Chair to further the mission and vision of the Department of Pathology.

Required Qualifications :

  • MD, MD / PhD, or equivalent degree
  • Board certification in Anatomic Pathology, or combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
  • Fellowship training with board certification or eligibility in Cytopathology
  • Training or experience in Surgical Pathology (Head and Neck fellowship desirable)
  • Full, unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
  • Must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Expertise in Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology (primarily Head and Neck Pathology) with ability to provide coverage for a secondary Surgical Pathology service, if necessary.
  • Clinical experience and an interest and / or ability in research and scholarly activity as displayed through publication in professional journals and presentations at national meetings.
  • 30+ days ago
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