West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine are seeking an academic board-certified or board-eligible pathologist for an open-rank faculty position with specialty expertise in liver transplant pathology and additional interest or expertise in gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary pathology and/or transplant pathology. The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, West Virginia, and will join a collegial, subspecialized academic pathology department serving a large and growing health system. 

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a robust academic practice with expanding clinical programs, active multidisciplinary collaboration, and strong institutional support for subspecialty pathology. The successful candidate will participate in the diagnostic evaluation of liver transplant specimens and related hepatobiliary pathology, while also contributing to additional subspecialty service areas based on training, expertise, and departmental needs. The role is well suited for a pathologist seeking a clinically meaningful academic position with opportunities for teaching, program development, multidisciplinary engagement, and scholarly activity. 

Duties: Responsibilities include diagnostic sign-out within a subspecialized practice model, with emphasis on liver transplant pathology and complementary service responsibilities in gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary pathology and/or transplant pathology. The faculty member will be expected to participate actively in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and to contribute to the academic mission of the department through teaching, clinical service, collaboration, and, where appropriate, research or other scholarly work. 

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree and be eligible for medical licensure in the State of West Virginia. Candidates must have completed an accredited pathology residency program and fellowship training in gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary pathology, transplant pathology, or a closely related area relevant to liver transplant pathology. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. 

About the Department: WVU PALM is a diverse and expanding team of over 40 faculty specializing in all areas of anatomic and clinical pathology as well as laboratory medicine and anatomical sciences. Clinical services are supported by advanced Digital Pathology and Telepathology systems, and state-of-the-art ancillary testing (IHC, cytogenetics, FISH, NGS) is performed onsite. Faculty research activities are supported by the PALM Tissue Bank, Research Histology Lab, Brain Bank and the Rapid Development Laboratory. The Department serves West Virginia University Hospitals, the premier regional referral center for West Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland. The institution offers a collaborative professional environment, advanced technology, and highly regarded clinical programs. 

The WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance is West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center. WVU Transplant Alliance completed its first heart transplant in 2019 and kidney transplant in 2020. Since then, our team has helped many patients from West Virginia and surrounding regions to navigate complex medical challenges, explore transplant candidacy, and make informed decisions regarding their health.   

Our multidisciplinary teams work together with the mission of providing exceptional, patient-centered organ transplant care in West Virginia. We work tirelessly to reach those suffering from chronic or end-stage heart or kidney disease, offering trusted, state-of-the-art care in an area with some of the highest rates of both heart and kidney disease in the nation. We do this by:   

• Using novel approaches to care   

• Demonstrating excellent outcomes in transplant success   

• Empowering staff and clinicians to provide a tailored, comprehensive experience for each patient   

About the WVU Health System   

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. 

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Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate.  The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. 

 Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one.  To learn more, visit https://medicine.wvu.edu/pathology/ and apply online at www.wvumedicine.org/careers.  

For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, [email protected].