Surgical Pathologist - Anatomic Pathology

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Tufts Medical Center is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Anatomic Pathologist with a focus on surgical pathology to join our academic faculty.

This position emphasizes high-quality diagnostic surgical pathology, including subspecialty sign-out, intraoperative consultation, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams. The successful candidate will contribute to a collegial academic environment with opportunities in teaching and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree

• Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or AP/CP

• Fellowship training in one or more of the following is highly desired:

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Pathology

  • Gynecologic (GYN) Pathology

  • Genitourinary (GU) Pathology

• Additional expertise or interest in cytopathology is preferred

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts

• Candidates at all career stages will be considered. Fellowship-trained recent graduates are encouraged to apply; prior practice experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic surgical pathology services, including subspecialty sign-out aligned with training

• Perform and interpret intraoperative consultations (frozen sections)

• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards

• Collaborate with clinical colleagues across surgical and oncology services

• Contribute to teaching of residents and medical students

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, including turnaround time optimization and service efficiency

Academic Opportunities

• Faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine commensurate with experience

• Opportunities for involvement in clinical, translational, or collaborative research

• Participation in departmental and institutional educational programs

About the Department

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Tufts Medical Center provides comprehensive diagnostic services within a tertiary academic medical center. The department is committed to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation, and maintains strong collaborations across Tufts Medicine

Why Join Tufts Medicine

• Collegial and collaborative academic environment

• Strong multidisciplinary clinical partnerships

• Opportunities for subspecialty growth and academic development

• Located in Boston, a leading center for healthcare, research, and education

How to apply:

The salary range for this position is $296,958 - $314,189 for Associate Professor and $353,590 - $386,408 for Professor annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

Why Tufts Medicine:

Tufts Medical Center is a proud member of Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine brings together providers and organizations with a shared vision of high-quality care delivered in the setting that serves our patients best. Together, Tufts Medicine brings together the strength of both academic medicine and community care. This opportunity is fully academic but our Department does include both academic and non-academic community-based locations.

Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected, 400-bed, tertiary care academic medical center located in downtown Boston, adjacent to the Tufts University School of Medicine and a proud member of the Tufts Medicine Healthcare System. The Medical Center is known for its basic, translational and clinical science research as well as its expertise in health policy. The Medical Center is in the top 10 percent of independent institutions receiving federal research funding. Our mission of advancing knowledge and training students to become future investigators drives us forward to quickly turn innovative research into pioneering care.

Compensation Information:
$296958.00 / Annually - $314189.00 / Annually