Job Description

Job Description

Academic Forensic Pathologist
Winston-Salem, NC, United States

The Department of Pathology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist/Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a Forensic Pathologist with specialized training in forensic pathology to join our growing team in Winston-Salem, NC.

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement : Support for continued medical education.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package : Inclusive of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Work/Life Balance : Flexible scheduling to accommodate professional and personal priorities.
• Paid-Time Off : Generous vacation and leave policies.
• Relocation Assistance : Financial support for transitioning to the area.
• Schedule Mix : A dynamic mix of academic, clinical, and medicolegal responsibilities.
• Career Growth & Stability : Opportunities for advancement within a renowned academic health system.
• Supportive & Collaborative Environment : Work alongside a multidisciplinary team with expertise in neuropathology, anthropology, odontology, and more.

About the Department of Pathology:

The Department of Pathology serves as an academically based Regional Autopsy Center for the State of North Carolina, covering 33 counties. The Forensic Pathology service performs approximately 1,350 full autopsies and 350 external examinations annually, in addition to hospital autopsies for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and its System Affiliates. The autopsy service boasts in-house radiology, histology, microbiology, and ready access to superb library resources. A new state-of-the-art autopsy facility is anticipated to open in 2025.

Forensic Pathologist Requirements:

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certified/eligible in anatomic or anatomic/clinical pathology.
• Board certified/eligible in forensic pathology with the expectation of subspecialty certification within three years of hire.
• Evidence of scholarly interest and public speaking and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in teaching medical students, pathology residents, and forensic pathology fellows.

Applicants invited for an interview will be expected to present a 50-minute departmental lecture on a forensic topic of their choice.

Where You’ll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. Highlights include:

• Affordable Living : Housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools : Access to high-ranking school systems and educational institutions.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods : A regional population of 1.6 million, offering family-friendly communities and lively downtowns.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you become part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and collaboration. Work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply:
Send a signed letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references to:
Tiffany O’Neill, D.O.
toneill@wakehealth.edu
Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University Health Sciences
1 Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1072

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