General Dermatologist | Dermatology | SOM | M68246

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MCV Physicians in Richmond, VA is seeking a Dermatopathologist to join the School of Medicine Dermatology division. The role emphasizes diagnostic dermatopathology, education of residents and students, and participation in research.

The position offers an academic environment with eight diagnostic sessions per week, teaching responsibilities, and service on committees, with salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatopathology.
• Eligible for Virginia medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach dermatology and pathology residents, fellows, and medical students; lead dermatopathology sessions and supervise slide reviews.
• Engage in scholarly activities including clinical or translational dermatopathology research and publications.
• Serve on institutional committees and professional organizations related to dermatopathology and dermatology.
• Provide dermatopathology diagnostic services (skin biopsies and consultations); potential limited direct patient care; approximately eight diagnostic sessions per week.

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Dermatopathology

Virginia medical licensure eligibility

Job description

This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This is not a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None of the information or duties below is part of a job offered by VCU.

Advertising Summary:Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Dermatology

Mission or Goal of Unit: To provide the highest quality care to patients with skin disorders in an atmosphere of compassion and caring and to contribute exceptional dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons to the physician workforce.

Chief Purpose of this position: To provide high-quality dermatopathology diagnostic services, contribute to the education of future dermatologists and pathologists, and support the research mission of the Department of Dermatology.

Position Responsibilities

Teaching

The faculty member will participate in the education of dermatology and pathology residents, fellows, and medical students. Responsibilities include leading dermatopathology teaching sessions, supervising trainees during slide reviews, and contributing to departmental Grand Rounds and other academic forums.

Research

The faculty member is encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research in dermatopathology. Participation in collaborative research projects and publication in peer-reviewed journals is expected.

Service

The faculty member will support the Department’s and University’s missions by serving on institutional committees and participating in professional organizations, particularly those related to dermatopathology and dermatology.

Clinical

The faculty member will provide dermatopathology diagnostic services, including interpretation of skin biopsies and consultations. Clinical responsibilities may also include limited direct patient care in dermatology, depending on the candidate’s interests and training. The expected workload is eight diagnostic sessions per week (one week = eight sessions).

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatopathology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic medical center, including teaching residents and medical students
• Active engagement in scholarly activities, including research and publication

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: [e-mail]