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Breast/Gynecologic Pathologist

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted May 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell us about a time a clinician disagreed with your diagnosis. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can defend or revise a diagnosis professionally with surgeons and oncologists.

How do you teach residents at the sign-out scope so they learn to think, not just copy your diagnosis?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach diagnostic reasoning to residents and fellows.

Describe a diagnostic error you caught, yours or someone else's. What did you do?

What they are checking: Commitment to quality and honesty when errors happen.

What committee or quality work have you done in a pathology department?

What they are checking: Willingness to support the department through administrative and committee work.

What would you do

How do you prepare for tumor board, and what do you think pathology adds there?

What they are checking: Whether they see themselves as an active member of the cancer care team.

How do you manage turnaround time on a heavy sign-out day without cutting corners?

What they are checking: Ability to balance speed and accuracy in a high-volume academic service.

About the work

Walk us through how you approach an atypical ductal proliferation on a core biopsy when it could be ADH or low-grade DCIS.

What they are checking: Diagnostic judgment on a classic gray-zone breast lesion that drives surgical decisions.

How do you decide which immunohistochemical stains to order on a difficult endometrial or ovarian case?

What they are checking: Efficient, thoughtful use of ancillary testing in gynecologic pathology.

How do you handle HER2 testing results that are equivocal or don't match the clinical picture?

What they are checking: Knowledge of current biomarker guidelines that directly affect treatment.

How do you stay current with changes in WHO classification for breast and gynecologic tumors?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their diagnostic knowledge up to date in fast-changing areas.

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS) Job Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is recruiting for an academic breast and/or gynecologic surgical pathologist. • This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. • Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Key Job Responsibilities: • Clinical responsibilities include breast and gynecologic pathology case sign out. • Teach medical students, residents, and fellows. • Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the highest quality patient care, cutting-edge and impactful research, and teaching the next generation of pathologists and scientists. We emphasize a healthy work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment committed to the growth and advancement of our members. Our vibrant clinical department integrates anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, teaching, and a robust research enterprise, and serves the UW, American Family Children’s, VA, and other Madison hospitals. Our basic science and translational research programs have made fundamental discoveries in cell and stem cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Opportunities in education include a T32-funded PhD graduate program, pathology resident and fellowship programs, and both medical school and undergraduate curricula. Madison , often rated as one of the best places to live in America, is built on an isthmus, surrounded by lakes. The city, campus, green spaces and urban areas are blended to create a place unlike any other. Compensation: Negotiable, 12 month 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. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 Required Qualifications: • WI Medical license by the start date of the position. • Board-certified or board eligible in anatomic pathology (AP) or combination of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP) by the start date of the position. • Completion of a US Anatomic Pathology (AP) or AP/CP residency and fellowship in breast or gynecologic pathology by the start date of the position. • Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position. Preferred Qualifications: • For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CHS track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS track. Education: MD or DO, or equivalent required How to Apply: For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. • Cover letter • Resume • List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. 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 June 20, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. 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: Tia Seguin , tia.seguin@wisc.edu , 608-263-3731 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. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including 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). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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