Division Chief & Pathologist, Anatomic Pathology, Texas Children's Hospital (Associate/Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Houston is seeking a board-certified pathologist to lead its Division of Anatomic Pathology. The role involves overseeing a team of pathologists and contributing to education and research. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience and expertise in Anatomic Pathology subspecialties. This position offers academic appointment at Baylor College of Medicine with competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have leadership experience in academic pathology.
• Must possess primary Board certification in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Anatomic Pathology at Texas Children's Hospital.
• Contribute to scholarly activities and education of pathology residents.

Skills

Leadership

Anatomic Pathology

Pediatric Pathology

Cytopathology

Neuropathology

Education

M.D. or D.O.

M.D./Ph.D.

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology

Board certification in Pediatric Pathology

Job description

Summary

The Department of Pathology at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) is seeking an M.D. (or D.O.) or M.D./Ph.D. board-certified pathologist to lead its Division of Anatomic Pathology. The academic appointment will be at the level of Associate Professor or Professor (with candidacy for tenure) in the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine.

Texas Children's is searching for a physician leader to direct its highly regarded Division of Anatomic Pathology, which includes pathologists, pathologists' assistants, laboratories, and administrative staff. The department has launched digital pathology and aims to expand this for clinical practice. Candidates should be well-established in an AP subspecialty and have leadership experience in academic pathology. Subspecialties within the AP Division include pediatric pathology, cytopathology, and neuropathology. AP services encompass surgical, cardiac, autopsy, gynecologic, placental/perinatal, renal, transplant, and ultrastructural pathology.

Other divisions within the Department of Pathology include Community Pathology, Discovery, Genomic Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology Informatics, and Transfusion Medicine & Coagulation.

Faculty members are expected to contribute to scholarly activities and the education of pathology residents and fellows. Our campuses in the suburbs of West, Woodlands, Austin, and the Texas Medical Center offer excellent opportunities for clinical collaboration and translational research.

Applicants must possess primary Board certification in either Anatomic Pathology (AP only) or Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology. Board certification in Pediatric Pathology is highly desirable. Candidates must be eligible for an active, unrestricted Texas medical license.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae and a personal statement of professional goals to Lola Lopez-Terrada, MD, PhD, Department of Pathology, Texas Children's Hospital, 6621 Fannin Street, Suite AB1195, Houston, TX 77030, or via email at [e-mail].

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.