Clinical Geneticist | Creating a better future for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world

Job Summary:

The Division of Genetics and Metabolism within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Clinical Geneticist to join our Division of Genetics and Metabolism. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

Founded in 1972, the Division of Genetics and Metabolism is one of the first medical genetics services in the United States. Its multidisciplinary specialists work with patients and families to provide diagnostic, counseling, care management, and referral services for a wide range of genetic conditions. Physicians, genetic counselors, dieticians, nurses, and fellows provide specialty care in clinics that address bone dysplasia, neurocutaneous disorders, birthmarks and vascular anomalies, bone and mineral metabolism, and gender and sexual development. Genetic scientists investigate the genetic basis of inherited disorders and develop new molecular techniques for use in newborn screening. The division has strong partnerships with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, UW-Madison's Waisman Center, and the UW Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine (CHGPM), with which the division co-leads the UW Center for Rare Diseases as a National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Center of Excellence.

The Department of Pediatrics is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class $40.3M research portfolio - since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

A competitive salary and benefits package is provided.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an ACGME-approved pathway for categorical training in a medical genetics and genomics residency or combined ACGME primary specialty (e.g. pediatrics, internal medicine)/Medical Genetics and Genomics residency training program is required.
• Completion of a Clinical Biochemical Genetics fellowship program is preferred, but not required.
• Evidence of excellence in clinical care and clinical and/or didactic teaching is required.
• Interest/Experience in academic research is an asset and is preferred.

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent

License/Certification:

Required
ABMGG- American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible by The American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in Clinical Genetics and/or Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics, by start date.

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical licensure, by start date.

Required
Billable Provider/Hospital Privileges
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.

About University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

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