General Surgical Pathologist - Dermatopathology

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a General Surgical Pathologist with Dermatopathology expertise for a full-time faculty role (Assistant/Associate Professor). The position emphasizes sign-out of surgical pathology cases, teaching, and scholarly activity within an academic environment.

The candidate should have an MD or MD/PhD, ABP board eligibility or certification, a record of publications, Virginia licensure eligibility, and a commitment to diversity in a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Board eligibility or Board certification by ABPath in AP or AP/CP.
• Scholarly record of publications and national presentations.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: day-to-day sign-out of surgical pathology cases in subspecialty services.
• Service: participate in tumor boards and departmental committees as needed.
• Teaching: contribute to didactic sessions, rounds, and workshops for learners.
• Research: engage in scholarly activity, collaborations, and publications.
• Report to Division Chief and align with department mission.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion experience

Education

MD or MD/PhD

ABP Board eligibility/certification (AP or AP/CP)

Job description

General Surgical Pathologist – Dermatopathology Assistant/Associate Professor

Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective pathology services in a manner that supports the patient care, education, and research missions of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and School of Medicine.

Chief Purpose of Position

The Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) with expertise in Surgical Pathology with preference for subspecialty training or documented expertise in Dermatopathology and/or Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology.

Position Responsibilities

• Clinical: Day-to-day sign-out of cases in academic surgical pathology subspecialty services. The surgical pathology service encounters a wide variety of neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions.
• Service: Participation in tumor boards and other conferences with clinical colleagues is required. Participation in departmental, institutional, and national committees when necessary.
• Teaching: Participation in the educational activities of Anatomic Pathology: (1) didactic presentations, rounds, and seminars involving residents, medical and graduate students, and dental and allied health students; (2) continuing education for faculty, nurses, allied health personnel, and community physicians; and (3) development of workshops at the local, state, and national level.
• Research: Scholarship primarily in Pathology through presentations at national meetings, developing clinical research collaborations, contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature, and active participation in appropriate professional organizations is required.
• The faculty member will report to and work closely with the Division Chief to further the mission and vision of the Department of Pathology.

Required Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• Board eligibility or Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology.
• A scholarly record of publication in books and peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at national meetings
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
• Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.