This is happening everywhere...not just pathology, other sub-specialties are trending toward employment by large medical group.
I don’t think this is so awful, so long as you have a good employer. I haven’t heard anything bad about working in the UPMC group.
all of CT is consolidating into two large groups. Similar situation in MA. In my geographic area I have seen lab consolidation (from hospital merging into a system of hospitals) lead to multiple pathologists losing their job. I dont blame the administrators decision either - there were no resultant patient care issues and the health care delivery became more efficient and cost effective.
this is why a massive surge in retirement — if this even will happen — will not be that impactful on the job market. The field is in the midst of massive consolidation with larger central labs with increasing efficiencies.