Job Summary:
This appointment will be in the 2025-2026 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.
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.
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
MD or equivalent
Qualifications:
2 years of general nephrology fellowship completed before the start of the Interventional Nephrology
fellowship required.
License/Certification:
Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Must be able to obtain Wisconsin Medical License by start date
Must be American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) eligible by start date
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, 2025
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.
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 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
-References, you will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Derek Zimmerman
derek.zimmerman@medicine.wisc.edu
608-262-2710
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Clinical Instructor(IC012)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:
300951-AS
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