Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, are seeking a Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to lead the three missions of patient care, research and education for our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department and to serve as the academic leader across Tufts Medicine, our health system. The Tufts Medical Center Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Chair reports directly to the Dean/Chief Academic Officer and President of the Faculty Practice.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Tufts Medical Center is at the cutting edge of diagnosing Anatomic and Clinical diseases, uncovering their root causes, and training upcoming Pathologists. We strongly believe in collaboration with colleagues from all medical and surgical disciplines to create improvements in our patients’ lives. Our programmatic offerings include:
Clinical services
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the American Association of Blood Banks, the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI).
The Clinical Laboratories perform approximately two million tests with the Blood Bank supporting close to 15,000 blood transfusions annually. The Division of Clinical Pathology includes Biorepository, Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine, Chemistry, Cytogenetics, Cytology, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Surgical Pathology, and HLA Molecular. The Transfusion Medicine service provides clinical support to robust organ (cardiac, kidney and liver) transplant and hematopoietic progenitor cell transplant programs, a level 1 trauma center, as well as the entire range of surgical, oncologic/cancer and high-risk obstetrical patients.
The Anatomic Pathology service accessions approximately twenty thousand (20,000) specimens annually to include a variety of biopsies and large surgical specimens. There are over eleven thousand (11,000) GYN pap cytology and approximately six hundred (600) non-GYN cytology cases. The Academic Division of Anatomical Pathology includes Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy Pathology and Biorepository.
Research
Our Faculty conducts cutting-edge research, with the goal of translating what we’ve learned into bedside care. Our anatomic and clinical pathology expertise makes us a trusted partner and tissue resource for researchers across Tufts Medicine and throughout the healthcare industry.
Education
The mission of our training programs is to train outstanding Pathologists who will succeed in their careers, whether it's patient care, research or teaching. Our training programs include:
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Residency Program
ACGME- accredited Hematopathology Fellowship
1-year, non-ACGME-accredited Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program
Who You Are:
A thoughtful leader with a track record of personal academic achievements with a national reputation and credentials within Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (current Board Certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology and eligibility for a Massachusetts medical license are required)
A mentor with a proven track record of supporting the professional and academic accomplishments of others
Eligible for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level
Knowledge and experience in change management, healthcare quality, resource/financial management of a large organization, outcomes and process improvements to include patient safety, clinician engagement and patient experience
Able to build and foster collaborative and effective teams that are diverse and inclusive and that are focused on advancing the Vision and Mission of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department and respective services
Capable of promoting an environment of accountability and continuous performance improvement by establishing and monitoring concrete performance measures to drive achievement of targeted outcomes
Committed to network development, growth, operational efficiency, and system integration across academic and community-based practices
A track record of supporting investigator driven research, clinical trials and mentored research
About Tufts Medicine:
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM). The strong relationship between Tufts Medicine and TUSM is evident in our governance, academic and research structure.
Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to send a Cover Letter and CV to:
Kate Kull
Sr Physician Recruiter, Physician and APC Recruitment
Email: kathryn.kull@tuftsmedicine.org
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.