Medical Microbiology, Medical Microbiologist

Job Description

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\n Medical Microbiologist (Assistant Professor to Professor)\n

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\n Department of Pathology | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences \n

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\n The Department of Pathology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine seeks a full-time faculty member to join our Clinical Pathology division. This position offers a flexible faculty appointment (Assistant Professor to Professor) on the  Clinician, Clinician-Educator, or Clinician-Scientist track , tailored to the candidate's experience, expertise, and career goals. \n

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\n Qualifications \n

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• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
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• Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Pathology (CP) or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology.
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• Board certification, eligibility, or current fellowship training in  Medical Microbiology .
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• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Oklahoma.
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• A collaborative, proactive approach to working within a comprehensive lab medicine service line.
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• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring pathology residents and medical students.
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\n Preferred Skills: \n

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• Subspecialty interest or expertise in  Molecular Diagnostics or  Pathology Informatics .\n

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\n Areas of Responsibility \n

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\n I. Clinical Service \n

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• Provide expert professional services in medical microbiology and clinical pathology for OU Health, Inc.
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• Consult with medical staff and hospital administration to optimize pathology services and patient care.
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• Ensure laboratory services meet all regulatory and accreditation standards.
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• Participate in the clinical pathology on-call rotation and provide backup support for departmental colleagues.
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• Engage in Medical and Dental Staff committees as outlined in hospital bylaws. \n

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\n II. Education & Mentorship \n

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• Deliver high-quality training to pathology residents and fellows through formal conferences and side-by-side instruction.
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• Contribute to the medical school curriculum through didactic lectures and student mentoring.
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• Provide technical and clinical guidance to medical technologists regarding emerging technologies and test applications. 
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\n III. Research & Scholarship \n

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• Develop and sustain independent or collaborative scholarly projects.
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• Disseminate findings through publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
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• Represent the Department by presenting research at national and international academic conferences. 
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