Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Teaching and Instruction:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate advanced lectures, problem-based learning sessions, and laboratory practicals for undergraduate (MBBS/BDS) and postgraduate students (MD/MPhil/FCPS residents) in General Pathology and specialized Histopathology.
• Lead and innovate in curriculum development and revision for Histopathology courses, integrating the latest advancements and clinical relevance.
• Supervise, mentor, and assess the clinical and academic progress of postgraduate residents, ensuring their comprehensive training in diagnostic histopathology.
• Provide expert academic advising and guidance to students and junior faculty.

Specialized Diagnostic Services (Histopathology):

• Provide expert diagnostic interpretation of complex surgical pathology specimens, including challenging cases, frozen sections, and specialized biopsies.
• Oversee and ensure the quality and accuracy of grossing, tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology techniques, and microscopic diagnosis within the histopathology laboratory.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary tumor boards (MDTs) and clinicopathological conferences, offering pathological insights for patient management.
• Lead and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within the Histopathology section.

Research and Scholarship:

• Establish and lead an independent research program in Histopathology or related fields of Pathology.
• Secure external research funding through competitive grant applications.
• Publish high-impact, peer-reviewed original research articles in national and international journals.
• Present scholarly work at major scientific conferences and professional meetings.
• Mentor junior faculty, residents, and students in research design, execution, data analysis, and scientific writing.

Service and Administration:

• Serve on departmental, institutional, and university-wide committees (e.g., Curriculum, Assessment, Research Ethics, Hospital Quality Committees).
• Contribute significantly to the strategic planning, governance, and administrative functions of the Department of Pathology.
• Participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of Pathology/Histopathology at national and international levels.
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain expertise and stay abreast of new technologies and diagnostic criteria.