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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Clinical Instructor
Job Summary:
This appointment will be in the 2027-2028 Interventional Nephrology Fellowship Program receiving advanced training in Interventional Nephrology.
Clinical patient care at UW Health approved locations; clinical research endeavors; participation in the clinical teaching of medical students and residents. Incumbent will participate in the Department of Medicine, Nephrology Division journal club activities and continuing professional education activities.
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.
This is a terminal 12 month position. There is a possibility this position could be extended for one additional year, for a total maximum of two years.
This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Key Job Responsibilities:
This position will always function as a trainee when performing vascular access procedural care. The incumbent will be expected to:
- Participate in weekly Nephrology Grand Rounds; present one Grand Rounds session and one fellow' core curriculum lecture
- Present one abstract at a national conference and publish one manuscript
- Participate in any new quality improvement or peer review activities related to interventional nephrology
An additional component of the fellowship appointment is providing unsupervised clinical services for the Division of Nephrology as necessary and as assigned by the Division Chief. The clinical activities will include: general nephrology duties, such as:
- Ambulatory clinic with a focus on chronic kidney disease care (One half-day per week)
- Inpatient service on general nephrology services (acutes and End-Stage Renal Disease) including 8 weekend calls.
- The position will often supervise and teach residents and medical students while on service.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!
In the Division of Nephrology, we partner with people with kidney disease so they can live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive clinical, education and research programs—in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and health equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.
Compensation:
The full-time salary for this position is $120,000, this is a combined salary from UW and UW Health.
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 webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer
Required Qualifications:
2 years of general nephrology fellowship completed before the start of the Interventional Nephrology fellowship required.
MD - Physician - State Licensure Required
Wisconsin Medical License required before start date.
Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine by the start date.
Education:
MD or DO, or equivalent required
How to Apply:
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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is currently scheduled to end June 30, 2028 and will require eligibility to work until that time. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
Derek Strom, derek.strom@wisc.edu
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