Forensic Pathologist

JOB DETAILS

Wayne Health and Wayne State University Seek a Forensic Pathologist | Excellent, Supportive Team | Unique Pathology Mix and Diverse Cases | Desirable Major Midwest City

Wayne Health and Wayne State University in Detroit seek a Forensic Pathologist for an exciting position with a unique and diverse case mix. This role offers a voluntary faculty appointment with opportunities to teach medical students, pathology residents, forensic pathology fellows, and pathologists’ assistants and engage in research and publishing in a supportive environment. Scene investigation is optional, and you will have phone-only call duties evenly rotated for nights and weekends. The successful candidate will work with a seasoned team, including full-time photographers, medical investigators, pathologists’ assistants, clerical support, and autopsy technicians. Structured workdays prioritize pathologist balance, creating an enriching professional environment.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join an excellent, growing team with plenty of support and investment in forensic pathology
• Enjoy a flexible schedule with support for partial teleworking
• Experience a unique mix of pathology with widely diverse cases and exposure to various complexities
• Train and teach medical students, pathology residents, forensic pathology fellows, and pathologists’ assistants
• Engage in research if interested with ample opportunities for publication and leverage large sample sizes for rigorous data
• Partner with 4 pathologists’ assistants as physician extenders to focus more on cases
• Utilize Lodox full-body imaging 
• Seamless access to histology special stains and immunohistochemistry
• Leverage excellent resources, including microbiology and toxicology, for comprehensive pathology services
• Work with a team of 2 forensic photographers, streamlining documentation and saving time for pathologists
• Consultant services include neuropathology, odontology, and anthropology
• US News named Wayne State University one of the Best Colleges in the Midwest
• Reimbursement for licensure, maintenance of certification (MOC), and professional association fees
• $25K sign-on bonus
• Candidates who are certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology are preferred; however, consideration will be given to candidates who are board-eligible in AP & FP and will be successfully boarded in both within 2 years

Community Information

• With a cost of living lower than the national average and many major cities nationwide, Detroit, MI, is a sought-after and affordable Midwest metro. You’ll find plenty of diversity and a world-famous music scene, and Detroit suburbs offer vibrant downtowns, highly rated schools, upscale homes, waterfront parks, and plenty of outdoor activities.Detroit is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire (US News)
• NCAA Division I sports, and professional football, baseball, basketball, and hockey
• Enjoy endless activities in cosmopolitan downtown Detroit: award-winning restaurants, hotels, scenic parks, and a walkable international riverfront
• The city’s Greektown, Eastern Market, District Detroit, Corktown, and Midtown neighborhoods are easily accessible with public transit and bike lanes
• Many options for urban, downtown living or beautiful, family-friendly communities for any type of lifestyle
• Excellent public and private school options, as well as several top-notch universities
• A thriving music and theatre scene, including the Detroit Jazz Festival
• Motown Museum, Henry Ford Museum, Automotive Hall of Fame 
• Convenient access to great year-round getaways, camping, and kayaking
• Awards include Best City for Young Professionals (2021), Best City for Music Lovers (2021), Most Educated City (2019), and Most Improved City (2018)

BENEFITS

FACILITY

AREA OVERVIEW

Start Date: June 09, 2025

Yearly $275000 - $290000

Salary : $275,000 - $290,000