Vice Chair, Anatomic Pathology

About the role

The Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology leads three diagnostic sections within an academic Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, providing strategic oversight and fostering professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Anatomic Pathology Division and oversee diagnostic services in surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy pathology.
• Partner across medical specialties to enhance patient care and diagnostic outcomes.
• Support and develop residency and fellowship training programs.
• Supervise and mentor faculty, encouraging research and academic advancement.
• Participate in medical student education and curriculum development.
• Drive pathology outreach initiatives and identify growth opportunities.

Key duties

• Provide leadership for diagnostic services, foster faculty development, promote research, and collaborate across specialties to improve diagnostic and patient care outcomes in a supportive, well‑funded academic setting.

Qualifications & Skills

• MD or MD/PhD with board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or combined AP/CP.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience in an academic or clinical pathology environment preferred.