Anatomic Pathologist
Listed compensation
$241k-$428k
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Job Description
ANATOMIC PATHOLOGIST, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (USA), with surgical pathology and/or cytopathology and other subspecialty fellowship training preferred.
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Boston Medical Center Health System and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time AP board certified/eligible Pathologist who has strong general pathology and other subspecialty skills.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in teaching pathology residents, medical and graduate students. There is an expectation of scholarly activity including collaborative research and publications, but the candidate will not be expected to submit grants for extramural funding. Academic rank will depend on the credentials of the applicant.
Boston Medical Center was formed by the merger of the historic Boston City Hospital and Boston University Hospital in 1996. We are a non-profit 496 bed academic medical center located in the South End of Boston. The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine has 37 faculty who engage in clinical service, education and research. More information about the Department may be found on our websites: bumc.bu.edu & bmc.org
Boston University and Boston Medical Center Health System are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers. Candidates underrepresented in medicine and science are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine strongly believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our clinical, research and academic programs. As a department and institution, we embrace and champion equity, diversity and inclusion.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The salary range is $240,951 to $427,772. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions.
The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies.
To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.
- Please send a cover letter and current curriculum vitae to:
- Christopher Andry, MPhil, PhD
- Professor & Chair, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
- Boston Medical Center Health System &
- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- 670 Albany Street, room 407
- Boston MA 02118
- 617-358-2929
- Chris.Andry@bmc.org
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Key Responsibilities
The pathologist will provide clinical service in anatomic pathology and engage in the education of residents, medical students, and graduate students. Additionally, the role involves participating in scholarly activities and collaborative research within the department.
Requirements
Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Anatomic Pathology with strong general pathology and subspecialty skills. Fellowship training in surgical pathology or cytopathology is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$334k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $316k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $241k–$428k | Pathology median $335k (middle half $281k–$383k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$316k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pathology listings in Massachusetts | 13 active | 244 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physician listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment623 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pathology pay trend | −6.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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