As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty. We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for pathologists and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team. 

The successful candidate will join a collegial team of faculty, fellows, and residents committed to world-class diagnostics, education, and discovery.  The position also includes clinical coverage of the autopsy service and the surgical pathology service(s) if applicable, depending on the candidate’s interest and qualifications. 

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must possess and MD or DO (or equivalent), board certification in Pathology (AP or AP/CP) and a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts medical license or the ability to obtain one.  

• Experience leading or participating in an academic or forensic pathology service; candidates with forensic pathology fellowship training are encouraged to apply.  

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder decedent management processes, preferably within acute care or academic medical environments. 

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and team-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across service lines and communicate effectively with grieving families. 

• Experience in quality improvement, informatics, regulatory compliance, or operational leadership strongly preferred.