Transplant Nephrology Fellow
Madison, WI 
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Job Description
Job Summary:

This position will provide a broad-based experience in all aspects of kidney transplantation including inpatient and outpatient care of transplant patients. Incumbent will also participate in the Department of Medicine, Nephrology Division journal club activities and continuing professional education activities.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities:

Six months of inpatient rotation on the transplant nephrology service, five months of outpatient rotation in the transplant nephrology clinic and two weeks in the histocompatability tissue typing laboratory. The individual will provide patient co-management responsibilities with the transplant surgeons from the peri-operative period through the outpatient period for both deceased donor as well as living donor transplant recipients. The individual will manage the kidney and pancreas transplant recipients' medical care. The individual will perform renal replacement therapy and central venous hemodialysis catheter placement when medically indicated. The individual will participate in weekly Nephrology Grand Rounds, present one Grand Rounds session, present transplant fellows' core curriculum lectures and one journal club session. The individual will present one abstract at a national conference and publish one manuscript. Additionally, the individual will attend Transplant Surgery Grand Rounds and journal club, weekly donor selection and Luminex meetings, weekly recipient selection meetings. The individual will teach medical students, residents and fellows while on service.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD or equivalent

Qualifications:

2 years of general nephrology fellowship completed before the start of the Transplant Nephrology fellowship required.

License/Certification:

Required
Wisconsin Medical License

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

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

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, 2024

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Additional Information:

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

There is a possibility this position could be extended for one additional year, for a total maximum of two years.

This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to create a profile and upload a CV and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application, including your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 1, 2023, however, this position will remain open and application may be considered until this position is filled.

Contact:

Audrey Nelson

608-262-5869
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.

Official Title:

Clinical Instructor(IC012)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

279106-AS

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:

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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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/

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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