Clinical Fellow to Instructor, Surgical Pathology

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to robust institutional research infrastructure

Opportunity for academic appointment with University at Buffalo

Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Fellow to Instructor in Surgical Pathology. This temporary, full-time role offers a chance to deepen diagnostic expertise while shaping future pathologists through mentorship. The position includes reviewing surgical pathology cases, teaching medical students, and engaging in scholarly development within a collaborative environment committed to cancer care.

Ideal candidates will have an MD or DO, completed an ACGME-accredited residency, and have a strong interest in academic pathology and diagnostic excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or have a limited permit to practice medicine in New York.
• Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology.
• Eligibility for a New York State medical license.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign out surgical pathology cases.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences.

Skills

Interest in academic pathology

Diagnostic excellence

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Mentorship skills

Education

MD or DO from accredited institution

Completion of ACGME-accredited residency training in Pathology

Job description

Title: Clinical Fellow to Instructor, Surgical Pathology
Job Type: Temporary, Benefited
Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department: Pathology
Time Type: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40
FTE: 1
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Instructor in Surgical Pathology — a physician at a pivotal stage in their career who is eager to deepen diagnostic expertise while helping shape the next generation of pathologists. This position will begin as a Clinical Fellow and, following a defined evaluation period and successful approval, will transition to Clinical Instructor within the Anatomic Pathology service. Designed as a purposeful bridge to faculty, this role offers a structured pathway for highly skilled senior fellows seeking to advance into academic pathology. The successful candidate will balance high-level diagnostic practice with meaningful educational engagement in a collaborative, mission-driven environment dedicated to excellence in cancer care, research, and medical education.

What You’ll Do

• Review and sign out surgical pathology cases across subspecialties such as Breast/GYN or Gastrointestinal Pathology
• Deliver high-quality diagnostic expertise in collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through lectures, case-based learning, and hands‑on supervision
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, departmental grand rounds, and trainee educational forums
• Support curriculum development, trainee evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Pathology residency program
• Develop increasing autonomy in diagnostic sign‑out responsibilities within a supportive academic framework
• Refine proficiency in gross examination and specimen evaluation
• Contribute to institutional committees, quality initiatives, and educational program development
• Engage in self‑directed scholarly and professional development activities
• Foster a culture of collaboration, academic rigor, compassion, and excellence aligned with High Reliability Organization principles

Schedule & Call Responsibilities

• Monday–Friday | 8:00AM – 5:00PM, with flexibility based on clinical and educational responsibilities
• Rotating weeknight and weekend call responsibilities initiated following approximately six months of training and attainment of privileges
• Ongoing support and collaboration with attending pathologists throughout the training and transition process

About the Department

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is nationally recognized for its expertise in oncologic pathology and its commitment to advancing diagnostic precision, education, and translational research. Faculty collaborate across disciplines to support complex cancer care while contributing to innovative research and trainee development.

Benefits

• Join a National Cancer Institute–Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
• Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
• Access robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics, Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
• Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
• Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach, engagement, and health equity
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Thrive in Buffalo, New York — a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor

What You’ll Bring

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited residency training in Pathology
• Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology
• Eligibility for, or possession of, a New York State medical license
• Eligibility to obtain medical staff privileges at Roswell Park
• Strong interest in academic pathology, medical education, and diagnostic excellence
• Ability to thrive within a collaborative, intellectually rigorous academic environment
• Executive presence, professionalism, and the confidence to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for mentorship and developing future generations of pathologists and physician leaders
• Commitment to continuous learning, patient‑centered care, and evidence‑based practice
• Dedication to the principles of a High Reliability Organization, including safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• License Requirement: Must be licensed or have a limited permit to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and equivalent of one (1) year of full‑time postgraduate training in an approved residency program.
• For appointments in an ACGME‑accredited fellowship, a license or limited permit to practice medicine in NewYork is not required.
• Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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