Professor - Department of Pathology, Neuropathologist

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The Department of Pathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) provides anatomic pathology services to the South Plains and is involved in consultation, education, research, and professional organizations. Its research includes basic mechanisms of cellular injury and translational studies of breast and prostate cancer. The department’s vision is to enrich lives by educating collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. The Neuropathologist examines tissue samples from surgeries to diagnose conditions, including evaluating frozen sections to determine whether tumors are cancerous or benign and help guide operations. The role uses immunochemistry and genetic/molecular profiling to classify tumors and diseases, collaborates with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and oncologists in multidisciplinary tumor boards to inform patient treatment plans, and teaches fellows, residents, medical students, and other learners.

Requirements

MD/DO or equivalent degree.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency program.
Completion of, or current enrollment in, a Neuropathology fellowship.
Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pathology.

Responsibilities

Examine tissue samples taken during surgeries to diagnose conditions.
Evaluate frozen sections to determine whether tumors are cancerous or benign and help guide operations.
Use immunochemistry and genetic/molecular profiling to classify tumors and diseases.
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and oncologists to help shape patient treatment plans.
Provide instruction and education to fellows, residents, medical students, and other learners.

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