Academic Faculty Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist

Association of American Medical Colleges; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, seeks a full-time academic Dermatologist with advanced training or eligibility in Dermatopathology to join its Dermatology Department and College of Medicine.

The role combines clinical practice, teaching, and scholarly activity within an integrated academic health system. Board-eligible or board-certified in Dermatopathology is preferred; board certification in Dermatology required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with accredited Dermatology Residency.
• Board Certification in Dermatology.
• Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Dermatopathology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in clinical dermatology and dermatopathology, including interpretation of biopsies and subspecialty consultative services.
• Participate in resident and medical student education within Dermatology and Dermatopathology training programs.
• Contribute to the Dermatopathology Fellowship, an ACGME-accredited one-year program with robust case volume and diverse pathology exposure.
• Engage in academic scholarship, quality improvement initiatives, and potentially clinical or translational research consistent with departmental goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pathology and dermatology colleagues across the institution.

Skills

Clinical care

Education & teaching

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Dermatology Residency

Job description

Academic Faculty Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

The Department of Dermatology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine seeks a full-time academic Dermatologist with advanced training or eligibility in Dermatopathology. This individual will join a collegial, collaborative, and growing academic department dedicated to outstanding patient care, medical education, and scholarly activity.

This role is ideal for a Board-Certified Dermatologist who is Board Eligible (or Board Certified) in Dermatopathology and passionate about clinical practice, teaching, and academic growth in an integrated academic health system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in both clinical dermatology and dermatopathology, including interpretation of biopsies and subspecialty consultative services.
• Participate in resident and medical student education within Dermatology and Dermatopathology training programs.
• Contribute to the Dermatopathology Fellowship, an ACGME-accredited one-year program with robust case volume and diverse pathology exposure.
• Engage in academic scholarship, quality improvement initiatives, and potentially clinical or translational research consistent with departmental goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pathology and dermatology colleagues across the institution.

Department Highlights

• Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only local academic medical center, providing comprehensive tertiary care and robust specialty services.
• The Department of Dermatology offers a wide spectrum of clinical services, from general dermatology to specialized dermatologic surgery and complex skin disease management, supported by a strong faculty cohort.
• ACGME-accredited training programs include Dermatology Residency, Dermatopathology Fellowship, and other advanced subspecialty fellowships, fostering a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. (or equivalent) with completion of an accredited Dermatology Residency
• Board Certification in Dermatology required
• Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Dermatopathology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic collaboration

Why Join Penn State Health?

• A supportive, productive, and growth-oriented academic environment.
• Opportunity to work with trainees at all levels, including residents and fellows.
• Access to a diverse and high-volume clinical case mix, including complex dermatopathology specimens.
• Competitive compensation and benefits consistent with academic faculty positions.
• Rank commensurate with experience