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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Breast Gyn Surgical Pathology Fellow in MADISON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: 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. Responsibilities: 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... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/102CBC158BAD4081

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