The Department of Pathology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Medical Director for Renal Pathology to join our expanding team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This leadership role provides an exceptional opportunity to advance renal pathology services across a large, integrated health system. Pathologists with additional areas of subspecialty expertise are also invited to apply.

Our current renal pathology service evaluates approximately 150 native and 600 transplant‑related biopsies annually, with substantial growth potential through our Outreach program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert renal pathology services working closely with Nephrology, Pediatric Nephrology, and Abdominal Transplant Surgery

• Participate in clinical, translational, or basic research

• Support allograft procurement biopsy evaluation

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows

• Lead and support laboratory staff and clinical partners

Highlights

Why Join Us:

• Collegial and Collaborative Departmental Culture

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement plans

• Work–Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and collegial culture

• CME Reimbursement: Robust support for ongoing medical education

• Generous PTO: Support for personal and professional needs

• Relocation Assistance

• Competitive intradepartmental research funding

Training and/or Experience Required

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree

• Renal pathology subspecialty training

• At least 2 years post‑board certification experience (preferred)

• Demonstrated leadership and integrity

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Paid medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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