Academic Faculty Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist

Association of American Medical Colleges; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine seek a full-time academic Dermatologist with advanced training or eligibility in Dermatopathology. The role emphasizes clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity within a growing academic department.

The ideal candidate is Board Eligible (or Board Certified) in Dermatopathology, committed to education, and the advancement of academic medicine in an integrated health system.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with accredited Dermatology Residency.
• Board Certification in Dermatology is required.
• Board eligibility or Board Certification in Dermatopathology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in dermatology and dermatopathology, including biopsy interpretation.
• Participate in resident and medical student education within Dermatology and Dermatopathology.
• Contribute to the Dermatopathology Fellowship and other related fellowships.

Skills

Clinical dermatology

Dermatopathology

Teaching

Academic 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