Director of Anatomic Pathology

About the role

The Director of Anatomic Pathology at Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine oversees the clinical quality, faculty development, educational excellence, and program innovation across the division. This role is central to shaping the future of anatomic pathology at Grady and fostering a strong academic culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for Anatomic Pathology, advancing excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support faculty, promoting professional development, academic engagement, and a shared commitment to high-quality diagnostic services, education, and scholarship.
• Ensure high clinical standards through collaboration with the CLIA director and oversight of quality, compliance, and laboratory partnerships across histology, immunohistochemistry, and gross room operations.
• Strengthen educational and training programs, ensuring outstanding instruction and mentorship of medical students, pathology residents, and fellows.
• Champion innovation, including digital pathology adoption and data-driven quality initiatives aligned with departmental and institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Hold an MD or MD/PhD;
• Be board-certified in Anatomic Pathology;
• Be eligible for medical licensure in Georgia;
• Have 3–5 years of experience in general surgical pathology and/or subspecialty practice;
• Demonstrated leadership skills are preferred.

Application Instructions

Please complete the online application using the link below and include your CV, cover letter, and list of references. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Christine Roth or Dr. Elizabeth Genega, care of Marcie Ansari at marcie.m.ansari@emory.edu.

Additional Details:

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).