2026-2027 Breast/Gyn Surgical Pathology Fellow

This program provides 12 months of subspecialty breast and gynecologic pathology training in the largest academic tertiary care specialty hospital of the University of Wisconsin System. Trainees work as a clinical instructor with graduated independent sign-out responsibility of breast and gynecologic specimens, including intraoperative gross and frozen section consultations. With over 12,000 breast and gynecologic specimens per year, one graduates with a comprehensive training and expertise in diverse and complex cases. The trainees also participate in signing out of breast pathology consultation/second opinion cases from a busy breast clinic and regional consultation service, under supervision of a staff pathologist.
In addition, the clinical instructorship position includes one-week rotations in other clinical specialties including breast and gynecologic surgery, medical oncology and radiation oncology, to understand the role of pathology in the integrated multidisciplinary approach to treating women with cancer. Weekly participation in the breast imaging and pathology conference provides an in depth understanding of imaging correlation in management of breast disease. Overall the fellowship/clinical instructorship position is aimed at developing academic and leadership skills to thrive as an expert in breast and gynecologic pathology suited for both academically-orientated pathologists as well as those who are interested in pursuing community practice with a subspecialty focus.
The Department of Pathology currently has 8 breast/GYN pathologists - with subspecialty expertise in the full spectrum of diseases of the breast and female reproductive organs, each with a passion for teaching at the microscope. There are 8 Pathologist Assistants and three grossing technologists who assist in grossing of the specimens. Fellows are not required to gross specimens, however, can participate in examination of educational cases.

During the first half of the year, trainees assume graduated responsibility in the process of review, work up of assigned cases, ensure proper gross examination of specimens as needed, and sign-out with attending pathologists who would finalize the report. During the latter half of the academic year, as deemed appropriate, trainees are granted sign-out privileges with an assigned attending for support and back-up. There are no on call responsibilities during the year.

Trainees participate in the weekly breast and gynecologic oncology multidisciplinary conferences with a resident and assigned attending pathologist, and present at the weekly in the breast imaging and pathology conference on site. A wide array of research opportunities exists, and it is encouraged to complete at least one research project during the fellowship.

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Required
Terminal Degree
MD or DO

Graduate of a certified United States based pathology residency-training program. Board eligible or board certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin Medical License

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

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

JULY 01, 2026

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0 )

The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 1, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
A single document containing letters of recommendation from three academic or professional references.

Tia Seguin
[email protected]
608-263-3731
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Clinical Instructor(IC012)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PATHOL-LAB MED/ANAT PATH

Academic Staff-Terminal

295099-AS