Physician - Chief and Chair of Pathology - Royal Oak

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan is recruiting a full‑time pathologist that will also serve as the Chief and Chair of the service line. Pathologists with expertise in other pathology subspecialties are welcome to apply. Board certification or eligibility from the American Board of Pathology in AP/CP or AP is required. This position is located at the Royal Oak Campus.

Annually, Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan Pathology and Laboratory Medicine performs approximately 150,000 surgical pathology accessions, 100,000 Pap tests and 22,000 non‑gynecologic/FNA accessions. Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan is aligned with Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. There is a pathology residency, as well as fellowships in cytopathology, hematopathology, clinical chemistry and blood banking. Academic appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Oversees the medical student education for the department and ensures that all sites meet the needs of the local programs and are following LCME and other applicable standards.

• Supervises chiefs and faculty at all sites who participate in OUWB undergraduate medical education to ensure that faculty, residents and fellows in their departments provide excellent teaching and a safe and effective learning environment.

• Ensures departmental support for medical student education, instruction and research including, but not limited to, teaching related activities, committees, career advising, and mentoring.

• Promotes collaboration with medical school research and community service programs including facilitating and supporting department faculty participation in medical student projects.

• Recruits, mentors and develops faculty to promote excellence in undergraduate medical education and scholarship in order to cultivate a reputation for educational excellence.

• Recommends physicians and eligible non‑physicians for faculty positions and promotions in compliance with the OUWB’s standards for faculty appointments and promotion.

• Oversees required department OUWB academic meetings and committees.

• In conjunction with the academic deans, selects clerkship and course directors, and mentors and monitors their performance.

• Attends required OUWB faculty meetings, dean’s meetings and ceremonial functions such as the white coat ceremony and medical school graduation. If unable to attend, ensures the attendance of a delegate from the department.

• Within the department, supports an integrated strategy for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education, along with research based on the priorities and standards endorsed by the Dean of OUWB and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

• Oversees and is accountable for regular evaluations and provides feedback for all faculty members and other educators who interact with the OUWB students including an annual performance review of all faculty.

• Determines, on an annual basis, retention of OUWB faculty based on the annual performance review.

• Promotes and seeks community philanthropy in conjunction with the Beaumont Foundation and OUWB Development Office.

• Participates in preparation and review of OUWB budgets to ensure that adequate resources both financial and administrative are allocated.

A. Vision:
Serves as the thought leader for their department and develops the departmental vision and strategic plan in collaboration with department members, including employed and independent medical staff.

• Develops the departmental vision aspiring for a regional/national reputation supporting Corewell Health (CH).

• Works collaboratively with the system, WBUH, and CH leadership to develop and implement the strategic plan and annual operating plan, balancing clinical services, and education.

• Supports the CH mission and vision with a strong focus on patient and family centered care and service excellence.

• Works collaboratively with other departmental and hospital leaders to support and implement departmental,…