Associate Chief for Anatomic Pathology

Yale University: School of Medicine: Pathology

Location

Yale School of Medicine, Department of Pathology & West Haven VA

Open Date

Sep 11, 2025

Deadline

Sep 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine are seeking an academically oriented, full-time anatomic pathologist to serve as Director of Anatomic Pathology for the VA Hospital. Broad expertise in surgical pathology is preferred with subspecialty expertise, particularly in gastrointestinal and/or genitourinary pathology. Must meet the basic requirements as set by the VA. 

Duties include participation in the clinical service responsibilities of the anatomic pathology section at the VA, including but not limited to: providing clinical care; overseeing clinical care provided by house staff (residents) or other trainees; performing, supervising, or directing basic and applied research; following medical center and medical staff policies; staying current in medical knowledge and recent advances in assigned areas through continuing medical education; complying with patients’ rights and monitoring subordinates’ compliance; providing timely, effective, efficient, appropriate, safe, ethical, and mindful patient care; assisting with resident, medical student, and pathologist assistant education; and possible part-time rotation in an appropriate pathology subspecialty at the Yale-New Haven Health System. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an academic program reflective of her/his interests.

Qualifications

Candidates should be physicians, preferably physician-scholars or physician-scientists, who are Board certified in Anatomic Pathology, with a minimum of five years of experience, preferably with leadership roles. Experience in the VA health system is helpful but not required. The successful applicant is expected to have scholarly interests and to qualify for an appointment to Yale faculty, with salary and appointment level commensurate with prior accomplishments.

For more information, including hiring requirements, benefits, hiring process, veterans’ preference, and more, please see the job announcement from the Department of Veterans Affairs at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/839028200.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be uploaded through Interfolio, at apply.interfolio.com/173838. These include a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and three references from senior level sources who are familiar with applicant's work and accomplishments. Review of applications will begin immediately.