Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Anatomic Pathology-Surgical Pathologist

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal is recruiting a full-time surgical pathologist at open rank for the Department of Pathology at the Heersink School of Medicine in Birmingham, Jefferson County. We are seeking qualified candidates to join our expanding academic surgical pathology program.

The Opportunity

The Department of Pathology at UAB is undergoing significant growth and actively recruiting additional academic surgical pathologists across all career levels. This tenure-track position supports our expansion of subspecialty services and strengthens our diagnostic capabilities. You'll practice surgical pathology at a major academic medical center, contributing to patient care, medical education, and the professional development of future pathologists. Join a collaborative department committed to clinical excellence and innovation in anatomic pathology.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic interpretation and sign-out of surgical specimens across all anatomic sites
• Lead daily surgical pathology operations and direct specimen processing workflows
• Provide consultative expertise to surgeons, oncologists, and clinical colleagues on diagnostic findings
• Participate in quality assurance, laboratory accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Teach and mentor resident physicians and pathology fellows in surgical pathology
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving diagnostic standards and methodologies in anatomic pathology
• Contribute to departmental scholarship and academic activities as appropriate to rank

What You Bring

• MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited residency program in pathology
• Anatomic pathology board certification or board-eligible status
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience in surgical pathology sign-out and case interpretation
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring, and advancing medical education in pathology
• Strong collaborative and communication skills with surgical, oncology, and clinical teams
• Current Alabama medical license or active eligibility to obtain licensure

Working at The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal

UAB is a leading academic medical center and research institution serving diverse patient populations with state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities. The Heersink School of Medicine's Department of Pathology is home to accomplished faculty and comprehensive clinical laboratories. This tenure-track position offers comprehensive support, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where clinical excellence and innovation are valued. You'll work alongside experienced pathologists and clinicians in a setting dedicated to advancing medicine through patient care, education, and discovery.

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