Cytopathologist

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks a board-certified or eligible Cytopathologist to join our academic medical center team. The role offers diverse cytology cases, FNA procedures, and opportunities for scholarly activity in a rural New England setting.

Candidates with GI or GU surgical pathology interests are encouraged to apply, with strong mentorship for early career development. Licensure in NH and VT is required or attainable through state processes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Completion of an accredited Cytopathology fellowship (board certified or board eligible).
• Ability to obtain/maintain New Hampshire and Vermont medical licenses.
• Commitment to academic pathology, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Interpret gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens.
• Perform and interpret fine-needle aspirations (FNA) including rapid on-site assessment.
• Participate in surgical pathology services as appropriate.
• Engage in multidisciplinary conferences and trainee education.

Skills

Cytopathology expertise

Education

MD/DO

ABP or ABP/AP or AP/CP board eligibility

Cytopathology fellowship

Job description

Overview

TheDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Dartmouth Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cytopathologist to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to join the highly engaged faculty of an academic medical center with a diverse case mix, while practicing in a unique and beautiful rural New England setting. Candidates with combined interests in a surgical pathology subspecialty are encouraged to apply (particularly GI or GU). Strong mentorship is available for early career candidates.

Clinical

• Interpretation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens
• Performance and interpretation of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) procedures, including rapid on-site and digital remote adequacy assessment
• Participation in surgical pathology services consistent with training and interests, if applicable
• Active involvement in multidisciplinary conferences and trainee education.

Academic

• Teaching and mentorship of pathology residents, fellows, and medical students
• Excellent opportunities to pursue clinical, translational, and/or educational research aligned with candidate career goals
• Scholarly activity supported through departmental and institutional resources

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
• Completion of an accredited Cytopathology fellowship (board certified or board eligible)
• Ability to obtain/maintain New Hampshire and Vermont medical licenses
• Commitment to academic pathology, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration

What We Offer

• Faculty appointment commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments
• Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Access to advanced clinical genomics testing for both clinical and research
• Dedicated pathology informatics section and digital pathology program
• Collaborative research opportunities across institutional programs
• Truly one-of-a-kind blend of academic medicine, immediate access to superb year-round outdoor recreation, highly rated public schools, and cultural offerings associated with proximity to Dartmouth College and the friendly Upper Valley communities of Vermont and New Hampshire.
• Lack of skyscrapers and significant traffic