Anatomic Pathologist/GI - Duarte, CA

City of Hope, Inc.; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Generous retirement contribution plan

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

A leading cancer research organization in Duarte, California, is seeking an Academic Gastrointestinal Pathologist. The role involves providing diagnostic pathology services, engaging in translational research, and mentoring fellows. Candidates should have an MD or equivalent, expertise in gastrointestinal pathology, and a commitment to academic excellence. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $310k to $480k.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.
• Demonstrated multidisciplinary practice experience in gastrointestinal pathology.
• Academic record consistent with appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic pathology services for digestive system cancers.
• Engage in translational research and education.
• Train fellows in ACGME-accredited programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Expertise in gastrointestinal pathology

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Fellowship training in gastrointestinal pathology

Job description

Department of Pathology | City of Hope | Duarte, CA

City of Hope Medical Group is seeking an Academic Gastrointestinal Pathologist to join our team in Duarte.

Join one of the nation’s leading comprehensive cancer centers. As Chair of the Department of Pathology at City of Hope, we invite applications for a full-time Gastrointestinal Pathologist to join our clinical faculty at our flagship campus in Duarte, California. This recruitment reflects our strategic commitment to strengthening subspecialty expertise and advancing academic programs in digestive system malignancies. We seek a mission-driven, board‑certified academic pathologist with expertise in gastrointestinal cancers who will support growing clinical volumes, contribute to translational research initiatives, and engage in education and mentorship. Our faculty are dedicated to interdisciplinary collaboration, high-impact scholarship, and delivering subspecialized diagnostic excellence within a nationally recognized cancer program.

As an academic medical center, City of Hope expects faculty to actively engage in scholarship through research and publication while also fulfilling a required commitment to teaching and mentorship of fellows, residents, and students, making both academic productivity and education fundamental responsibilities of this role.

Position Highlights

• Clinical responsibilities include diagnostic pathology services to support the clinical care of patients with cancers of the digestive system.
• Join a multidisciplinary team of physicians and scientists in Southern California.
• Use digital pathology to provide digestive system pathology expertise in the COH national network.
• Develop and support translational and clinical research in gastrointestinal cancers.
• Participate in the training of fellows in our ACGME-accredited programs.

Position Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Base Salary Range: $310k to $480k. The listed range applies exclusively to base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted based on experience, training, hospital/community needs, and other factors.

Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have an MD or equivalent medical degree and possess or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.
• Anatomic Pathology and demonstrated multidisciplinary practice experience in the specialty of gastrointestinal pathology are required.
• An academic record consistent with appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor is preferred.
• Fellowship training in gastrointestinal pathology and experience in the diagnosis of complex gastrointestinal cancers in an academic cancer center is highly preferred. Additional subspecialty experience is also desired.
• The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and experience in collaboration with gastrointestinal medical and surgical oncologists and researchers.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence through active teaching, mentorship, and meaningful contributions to scientific advancement and translational research is required.