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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
WFBMC Winston Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

The Department of Pathology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist/Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a Forensic Pathologist with specialized training in forensic pathology to join our growing team in Winston-Salem, NC.

About the Department of Pathology:
The Department of Pathology serves as an academically based Regional Autopsy Center for the State of North Carolina, covering 33 counties. The Forensic Pathology service performs approximately 1,350 full autopsies and 350 external examinations annually, in addition to hospital autopsies for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and its System Affiliates. The autopsy service boasts in-house radiology, histology, microbiology, and ready access to superb library resources. A new state-of-the-art autopsy facility is anticipated to open in 2026.

Highlights
What We Have to Offer:
  • CME Reimbursement: Support for continued medical education.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Inclusive of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Paid-Time Off: Generous vacation and leave policies.
  • Relocation Assistance: Financial support for transitioning to the area.
  • Schedule Mix: A dynamic mix of academic, clinical, and medicolegal responsibilities.
  • Career Growth & Stability: Opportunities for advancement within a renowned academic health system.
  • Supportive & Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team with expertise in neuropathology, anthropology, odontology, and more.

Training and/or Experience Required
Forensic Pathologist Requirements:
  • MD or DO degree.
  • Board certified/eligible in anatomic or anatomic/clinical pathology.
  • Board certified/eligible in forensic pathology with the expectation of subspecialty certification within three years of hire.
  • Evidence of scholarly interest and public speaking and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and interest in teaching medical students, pathology residents, and forensic pathology fellows.
Applicants invited for an interview will be expected to present a 50-minute departmental lecture on a forensic topic of their choice.

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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