BREAST/GYN SURGICAL PATHOLOGY FELLOW

Job no: 99154-AS
Work type: Faculty-Full Time
Department:SMPH/PATHOL-LAB MED/ANAT PATH
Location: Madison
Categories: Health Care, Medical, Social Services

Position Summary:

This position is for a non-accredited breast/GYN surgical pathology fellow. The fellow will train alongside our breast/GYN subspecialty surgical pathologists, participate in teaching activities, and assist with tumor boards.

Principal Duties:

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 7 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 9,000 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.

The fellowship is designed to provide advanced training in breast and gynecologic pathology and is suited for both academically-orientated pathologists as well as those who are interested in pursuing community practice with a subspecialty focus. The fellowship is designed for one-year duration. The individual will perform the duties of a breast and gynecologic diagnostic surgical pathologist in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. After a year's training, the candidate will be proficient in the work-up and diagnosis of routine and complex cases including frozen sections, immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics related to breast and gynecologic pathology. The candidate will be required to fulfill daily responsibilities, participate in multidisciplinary conferences, and complete at least one research project during the fellowship.

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.

The position has the possibility that it could be extended for up to two additional years.

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

M.D., D.O. or international equivalent, successful completion of AP or AP/CP residency training

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Graduate of a certified U.S. based pathology residency-training program. Board eligible or board certified in AP or AP/CP.

License or Certificate:

Permanent Wisconsin medical license or eligible to obtain

Additional Information:

PLEASE NOTE: Exchange scholars in J-1 status sponsored by ECFMG under the category "Alien Physician" are not authorized for employment with UW-Madison. Any current or former J-1 scholar that is subject to the 2 year home residency requirement (Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act) must obtain a waiver of that requirement to be eligible for an H-1B sponsored by UW-Madison.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to final offer.

Department(s):

A536300-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PATHOL-LAB MED/ANAT PATH

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Anticipated Begin Date:

JULY 01, 2021

Salary:

Minimum $47,416 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered as an applicant for this position, plase apply at 'Jobs at UW', https://jobs.wisc.edu/. Browse jobs and enter 99154 in the "Search Jobs" field to apply. Please click on the "Apply Now" button to begin the application process.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2019, however positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Application materials must include:
- CV, Statement of Interest (which includes your career goals and professional plans) and a list of 3 references, which you will upload via the online application process at the "Apply Now" button. Once the process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.
- In addition, three letters of recommendations must be sent to hr@pathology.wisc.edu for your application to be considered complete. No other application materials are accepted through this email address.
- All application materials must be received by the "application close" date to be given full consideration.

Direct all questions to hr@pathology.wisc.edu.

Contact:

Brian Axness
bcaxness@wisc.edu
608-265-8555
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR(D54NN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

99154-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Jul 3 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: