ACADEMIC CYTOPATHOLOGIST
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
RANK/TITLE:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology (appointment stream) (Assistant 1-5 years' experience; Associate 5-10 years' experience)
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION :
The University of Pittsburgh, through the Department of Pathology and the Division of Anatomic Pathology/Cytology Center of Excellence at UPMC, is seeking a board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with specialty training and academic interest in Cytopathology
This position is primarily based at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, one of the major teaching hospitals of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Shadyside is a state-of-the-art facility with a collegial faculty and dynamic cytology staff dedicated to providing superior clinical service and training residents, cytotechnology students, and cytopathology fellows.
The Department of Pathology processes over 12,000 non-gynecological specimens annually and maintains an active fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy service, including a busy FNA clinic at UPMC Shadyside with pathologist-performed, ultrasound-guided FNA biopsies.
About Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant and evolving city that has earned recognition among the top 10 best places to live (Livability.com) and one of the top 10 largest cities in the U.S. (Condé Nast Traveler), among other accolades. The region offers exceptional school systems, numerous colleges and universities, abundant parks and outdoor recreation, a thriving arts and culture scene, and a passionate sports community.
JOB DUTIES:
The successful candidate will participate in cytopathology case sign-out, on-site evaluation of image-guided biopsy procedures, and telecytology for rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE) across the UPMC system. Additionally, they will perform fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies as part of our Center of Excellence model. This position offers extensive opportunities for teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students, as well as engagement in cutting-edge translational research leveraging our state-of-the-art molecular anatomic pathology, FISH, telecytology, and advanced diagnostic laboratories.
This role provides the ideal balance of clinical service, education, and research, making it an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic cytopathologist looking to advance their career in an innovative academic environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• must have an M.D. and Board Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology with specialty training and academic interest in cytopathology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
• a record of and commitment to scholarly activities and publications
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
• Academic rank and salary are commensurate with prior academic achievements and experience.
• Full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
If you have any questions, email:
Samer N. Khader, MD, FIAC
Professor of Pathology
System Director of Cytopathology
UPMC Department of Pathology
5150 Centre Avenue-Suite 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
T: 412-623-3745
E-Mail:
To Apply: Go to TALENT CENTER at and search for requisition number 25001229 in the keyword.
