UNIV - Open Rank - Forensic Pathologist - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is recruiting a forensic pathologist who will be responsible for conducting postmortem examinations, providing medicolegal consultations and courtroom testimony, participating in quality assurance programs, and developing an academic presence corresponding to the candidate’s areas of interest. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited school of medicine
• Unrestricted South Carolina state medical license
• Certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology, or eligible to take the forensic pathology boards
• Board certification in Forensic Pathology must be obtained within 2 years of hire
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting postmortem examinations
• Providing medicolegal consultations
• Providing courtroom testimony
• Participating in quality assurance programs
• Developing an academic presence corresponding to the candidate’s areas of interest

Benefits

• Attractive retirement plan
• Substantial number of vacation days
• Additional administrative leave for educational meetings
• Annual professional expense account which may be used for membership dues, educational expenses, and ancillary work-related items
• Opportunities for private autopsy and medicolegal consultations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior