
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Renal Pathologist | On, Wisconsin - Advance Your Career Forward at UW-Madison
Madison, WI
Job Duties:
Our Surgical Pathology division operates under a subspecialty model. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in surgical pathology and will sign out renal pathology cases, but a second subspecialty surgical pathology area can be accommodated. In addition to renal pathology clinical work, the appointee will be given the opportunity to perform self-initiated research or to work on collaborative clinical and translational research projects with the vibrant transplant and nephrology community on campus. The laboratory includes an on-site EM lab and processes approximately 60,000 surgical specimens and 1,100 renal specimens per year. The University of Wisconsin Medical Center is a tertiary care center with comprehensive programs in cancer and transplantation, ranking in the top 5 nationally in renal transplant.
- This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
- Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
Key Job Responsibilities:
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The academic Renal Pathologist will sign out renal pathology cases, contribute to our teaching mission and collaborate on translational research projects.
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Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
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Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Required Qualifications:
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of Renal Pathology Fellowship and/or 3 years of renal pathology sign out experience is preferred, but candidates with other specialty experience interested in expanding their clinical work into renal pathology may also be considered and training will be provided.
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.
Education:
MD or DO or equivalent
About University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Recognized as an international leader in education, research and service, the School of Medicine and Public Health continues to evolve to meet changing health care needs.From creating academic programs targeting health professional shortage areas to becoming the nation's first school to integrate medicine and public health, the University of Wisconsin consistently strives to be on the forefront of health care innovation through service, science, scholarship and social responsibility. See why we're consistently recognized as an international leader in education, research and service.
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Compensation Details
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](https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/%29) webpage and the [SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer](https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0).
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Posted August 16, 2025