Lead a high-volume subspecialty service while shaping clinical, educational, and scholarly direction at a top academic institution. The University of Michigan Department of Pathology seeks a Section Chief of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology. This senior academic leadership role in Ann Arbor, Michigan, provides strategic and operational leadership across a high-volume practice serving Michigan Medicine and affiliated programs. Connect with us today to learn more.

Opportunity Highlights

• Serve as Section Chief of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology
  • Lead a section of 11 faculty members
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for a high-volume GI pathology practice
  • Direct a subspecialized service supporting Michigan Medicine and affiliated clinical programs
• Work at the University of Michigan, ranked #3 in Top Public Universities  
• Choose to practice 100% GI and liver pathology, with an option to add another subspecialty
• Support approximately 23,700 in-house cases and 5,300 outside consult cases annually
• Advance clinical excellence across the gastrointestinal pathology service
• Foster academic innovation aligned with departmental missions
• Support the missions of patient care, education, and research

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Ann Arbor is a vibrant university city centered around the University of Michigan, which strongly shapes its academic, cultural, and economic identity.
• Ann Arbor ranked in the top 3% of US public school districts (2025).
• The city is known for its rich arts and cultural scene, including major events like the Ann Arbor Art Fair and numerous galleries, theaters, and bookstores. 
• Ann Arbor offers abundant outdoor and recreational amenities, including scenic areas like Gallup Park and extensive green spaces, and sustainability-focused community spaces. 
• Detroit Metro Airport, within a 35-minute drive from Ann Arbor, offers non-stop connections to most major US cities and a range of international destinations.