Surgical Pathologist - Cytopathologist (F76310)

Surgical Pathologist - Cytopathologist (F76310)

Department of Pathology

VCU Health, Richmond, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: 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 this 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/Cytopathology. 

Position Responsibilities: 

Clinical: Day-to-day sign-out of cases in an academic surgical pathology and cytopathology services. The surgical pathology service encounters a wide variety of neoplastic and inflammatory 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 Chair 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 combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Anatomic 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

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