Genitourinary and/or Gynecologic Surgical Pathologist
Listed compensation
$290k-$336k
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Job Description
- Academic Genitourinary and/or Gynecologic Pathologist
- (Academic Clinician or Physician-Scientist)
- Department of Pathology
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Harvard Medical School, Boston
The Department of Pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is recruiting a full-time academic genitourinary (GU) and/or gynecologic (GYN) pathologist. Both recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior physicians are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be appointed to the full-time faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Professor) commensurate with experience.
As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty.
We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital.
The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for pathology and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team.
We are looking for an active, energetic, team-oriented faculty member who will contribute to the Department’s diagnostic excellence, academic mission, and continued innovation. The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong diagnostic skills in GU and/or GYN pathology
- A collaborative spirit and interest in working closely with molecular pathologists and oncologists to support precision oncology and clinical trials
- An interest in teaching and mentoring fellows, residents, and medical students
- An academic trajectory of scholarly interests in GU and/or GYN pathology
Interested candidates must hold an MD from an accredited medical school, a valid Massachusetts medical license or the ability to obtain one, and be board certified in Pathology (AP or AP/CP).
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research.
As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance at work and home.
HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout the BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.
Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health funding. Research funding totals over $229.8 million annually. BIDMC researchers run more than 850 active sponsored projects and 500 funded and non-funded clinical trials.
The Harvard-Thorndike Laboratory, the nation's oldest clinical research laboratory, has been located on this site since 1973. BIDMC also shares important clinical and research programs with institutions such as the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Joslin Diabetes Center and Children's Hospital.
For information about the position, please contact Stuart Schnitt, Chief, Division of Cancer Pathology at sjschnitt@bidmc.harvard.edu. Candidates should apply directly to Workday.
Please apply online at hmfphysicians.org. Requisition Number: R1218
Pay Range
$290,000 - $336,000
The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time.
Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations.
In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide diagnostic excellence in genitourinary and/or gynecologic pathology while contributing to the department's academic mission. They will collaborate with molecular pathologists and oncologists to support precision oncology and clinical trials, as well as mentor residents, fellows, and medical students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD degree from an accredited medical school and be board certified in Pathology (AP or AP/CP). A valid Massachusetts medical license or the ability to obtain one is required, along with strong diagnostic skills in the relevant subspecialties.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $296k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$296k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pathology listings in Massachusetts | 22 active | 244 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment634 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pathology hiring demand | #24 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed |
| New Pathology listings | 78 in the last 30 days | 57 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pathology pay trend | −14.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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