Clinical Fellow to Instructor, Surgical Pathology

About the role

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Instructor in Surgical Pathology — a physician at a pivotal stage in their career who is eager to deepen diagnostic expertise while helping shape the next generation of pathologists. This position will begin as a Clinical Fellow and, following a defined evaluation period and successful approval, will transition to Clinical Instructor within the Anatomic Pathology service. Designed as a purposeful bridge to faculty, this role offers a structured pathway for highly skilled senior fellows seeking to advance into academic pathology.

The successful candidate will balance high-level diagnostic practice with meaningful educational engagement in a collaborative, mission-driven environment dedicated to excellence in cancer care, research, and medical education.

What You’ll Do

• Review and sign out surgical pathology cases across subspecialties such as Breast/GYN or Gastrointestinal Pathology
• Deliver high-quality diagnostic expertise in collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through lectures, case-based learning, and hands-on supervision
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, departmental grand rounds, and trainee educational forums
• Support curriculum development, trainee evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Pathology residency program
• Refine proficiency in gross examination and specimen evaluation
• Contribute to institutional committees, quality initiatives, and educational program development
• Engage in self-directed scholarly and professional development activities
• Foster a culture of collaboration, academic rigor, compassion, and excellence aligned with High Reliability Organization principles

Schedule & Call Responsibilities

• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility based on clinical and educational responsibilities
• Rotating weeknight and weekend call responsibilities initiated following approximately six months of training and attainment of privileges
• Ongoing support and collaboration with attending pathologists throughout the training and transition process

About The Department

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for its expertise in oncologic pathology and its commitment to advancing diagnostic precision, education, and translational research. Faculty work collaboratively across disciplines to support complex cancer care while contributing to innovative research and trainee development. As part of an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the department offers a highly academic and collegial environment where emerging physicians are supported through mentorship, graduated responsibility, and exposure to a broad spectrum of challenging and impactful pathology cases.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
• Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
• Utilize robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics, Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
• Access precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
• Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach, engagement, and health equity
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Thrive in Buffalo, New York — a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency training in Pathology
• Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology
• Eligibility for or possession of a New York State medical license
• The ability to thrive within a collaborative, intellectually rigorous academic environment
• Executive presence, professionalism, and the confidence to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• A passion for mentorship and developing future generations of pathologists and physician leaders
• A commitment to continuous learning, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice
• A dedication to the principles of a High Reliability Organization, including safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement