2028-2029 Breast/GYN Surgical Pathology Fellow

UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

Competitive insurances and savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Clinical Instructor in Madison, WI, to join a team of pathologists. This role involves responsibilities such as conducting laboratory management projects and resident teaching. Candidates should have an MD or DO and a valid Wisconsin Medical License. The position offers a supportive work environment along with competitive benefits. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the specified channels to ensure a smooth application process.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified U.S. based pathology residency program.
• Unrestricted WI Medical License required by start date.
• Board eligible or board certified in anatomic pathology (AP) or combination of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory management projects.
• Perform independent sign-out for pathology.
• Teach residents and students.

Skills

Knowledge of pathology

Leadership skills

Teaching ability

Education

MD or DO or equivalent

Job description

Current Employees

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Clinical Instructor

Job Summary

The breast and gynecologic pathology section is one of the busiest subspecialities of our surgical pathology division at the UW‑SMPH and is staffed by 9 subspecialty pathologists. Our subspecialty team works closely with 8 gynecologic oncologists, 6 breast surgeons, 4 breast oncologists, 2 radiation oncologists, and 8 breast imaging experts who are part of the NCI recognized Carbone Cancer Center and NAPBC‑accredited Breast Center. We have a volume of approximately 12,000 breast and gynecologic specimens per year. The surgical pathology division has a modern workspace with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including telepathology and whole slide imaging software. The department also benefits from a strong in‑house molecular diagnostics laboratory. Based on the evaluation of the candidate's proficiency and performance, there may be opportunities for being involved in laboratory management projects, independent sign‑out, and resident teaching. Overall the fellowship is aimed at developing academic and leadership skills to thrive as an expert in breast and gynecologic pathology.

• Terminal, 12 month appointment
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Key Job Responsibilities

Future duties may include laboratory management projects, independent sign‑out, resident teaching, and fostering academic and leadership skills in breast and gynecologic pathology.

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the highest quality patient care, cutting‑edge and impactful research, and teaching the next generation of pathologists and scientists. We emphasize a healthy work‑life balance and provide a supportive work environment committed to the growth and advancement of our members. Our vibrant clinical department integrates anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, teaching, and a robust research enterprise, and serves the UW, American Family Children’s, VA, and other Madison hospitals. Our basic science and translational research programs have made fundamental discoveries in cell and stem cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Opportunities in education include a T32‑funded PhD graduate program, pathology resident and fellowship programs, and both medical school and undergraduate curricula.

Location

Madison, often rated as one of the best places to live in America, is built on an isthmus, surrounded by lakes. The city, campus, green spaces and urban areas are blended to create a place unlike any other.

Compensation

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified U.S. based pathology residency program.
• Unrestricted WI Medical License required by start date.
• Board eligible or board certified in anatomic pathology (AP) or combination of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology (ABP).

Education

MD or DO or equivalent

How to Apply

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Documents

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation from three professional references, which can be emailed directly to GME Coordinator, Hannah Cowling at [e-mail].

Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

Contact Information

Tia Seguin, [e-mail], 608‑263‑3731

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

Accommodations & Background Check

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