Academic Cytopathologist & Surgical Pathologist

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Pathology seeks an Academic Cytopathologist/Surgical Pathologist to join its Division of Anatomic Pathology. The Cytopathology service handles about 25,000 specimens annually and is staffed by fellowship-trained cytopathologists and surgical pathologists.

The candidate will have clinical responsibilities in cytopathology and surgical pathology across general care, organ transplant and cancer programs, teach students and fellows, and engage in collaborative clinical

Qualifications

• MD or DO or MD/PhD in Pathology or related fields.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
• California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
• Fellowship training in Cytopathology by start of appointment.
• Fellowship training in Surgical Pathology or subspecialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical responsibilities for cytopathology and surgical pathology specimens across general care, organ transplant, and cancer programs at UC San Diego Health.
• Engage in collaborative clinical and translational research with clinical teams and colleagues.
• Teach and educate medical students, residents, visiting scholars, and fellows.

Education

MD or DO or MD/PhD in Pathology or related fields

California medical license or equivalent

Fellowship training in Cytopathology

Job description

UC San Diego's Department of Pathology seeks an Academic Cytopathologist/Surgical Pathologist to join its Division of Anatomic Pathology. The Cytopathology service handles about 25,000 specimens annually and is staffed by fellowship-trained cytopathologists and surgical pathologists.

The candidate will have clinical responsibilities in cytopathology and surgical pathology across general care, organ transplant and cancer programs, teach students and fellows, and engage in collaborative clinical