Dermatopathology Physician

The Department of Dermatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a highly experienced, dual board-certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist to join our high-volume academic dermatology program. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic academic environment that mirrors the efficiency and clinical volume of a private practice model, while advancing patient care, teaching, and diagnostic excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Independently interpret a high volume of dermatopathology specimens, including complex inflammatory and neoplastic disorders, within an integrated academic pathology team.
2. Provide expert outpatient dermatology care with opportunities to tailor the clinical focus to areas of interest
3. Serve as an educator and mentor for dermatology residents.
4. Collaborate in multidisciplinary initiatives such as tumor board and consultative services.
5. Dermatopathology quality improvement
6. Contribute to leadership in practice optimization and innovation within dermatopathology services.

Qualifications:

1. M.D. degree with completion of ACGME-accredited dermatology residency and dermatopathology fellowship.
2. Board certification in Dermatology and Dermatopathology.
3. Minimum of 7 years of independent dermatopathology practice experience, preferably in a high-volume setting.
4. Demonstrated clinical excellence in both dermatology and dermatopathology.
5. Strong teaching and mentorship experience in an academic setting
6. Commitment to a collaborative and patient-centered approach to care.
7. Experience in molecular diagnostics

Preferred Attributes:

1. Experience leading or shaping dermatopathology workflows, especially in high-throughput environments.
2. Interest in clinical innovation, education, or outcomes-based research.
3. Experience in molecular diagnostics in dermatopathology
4. Administrative experience in managing teams and instituting change through cross-functional collaboration
5. About the Department of Dermatology
6. The Department of Dermatology at VUMC is dedicated to advancing dermatology through high-quality patient care, groundbreaking research, and exceptional medical education. Our team of physicians, researchers, and advanced practice providers are experts in all aspects of skin health, including complex medical dermatology, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, procedural dermatology, and inpatient consultative dermatology. The department is actively involved in innovative research, focusing on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of skin diseases, skin cancer epidemiology, and novel skin imaging technologies. Our educational programs prioritize training future dermatologists through robust learning experiences, formal lectures, and clinical rotations
7. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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