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Renal Pathologist

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

Posted Aug 12, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell us about a time your biopsy read disagreed with what the nephrologist expected.

What they are checking: Whether they can stand by their findings while staying open to clinical context and communicating respectfully.

The division runs on a subspecialty model, and you could add a second surgical pathology area. Which area would you choose, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly thought about where else they can sign out safely and add value to the division.

What collaborative or translational research would you want to pursue with the transplant and nephrology community here?

What they are checking: Whether they have real research ideas that use the institution's strengths.

How do you teach residents to read a kidney biopsy when it is very different from routine surgical pathology?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a hard subspecialty understandable to trainees who may not plan to specialize in it.

How do you take part in renal biopsy conferences with clinicians, and what makes those conferences useful?

What they are checking: Whether they see the pathologist as part of the care team who explains findings, not only someone who issues reports.

What would you do

We have an on-site EM lab. How do you decide when EM will change your diagnosis, and how do you handle a delay in EM results when clinicians need an answer?

What they are checking: Whether they can give useful preliminary reports while being clear about what is still pending.

The lab handles about 1,100 renal specimens a year. How do you keep turnaround times steady when volume spikes?

What they are checking: Whether they manage workload and prioritize transplant and urgent cases without cutting corners.

About the work

Walk us through how you work up a native kidney biopsy from a patient with nephrotic syndrome, from light microscopy through immunofluorescence and EM.

What they are checking: Whether they integrate all three modalities in an orderly way and reach a defensible diagnosis.

UW ranks in the top five nationally in renal transplant. How do you approach a transplant biopsy where you're weighing antibody-mediated rejection against other causes of dysfunction?

What they are checking: Whether they apply Banff criteria carefully and know when the findings are truly borderline.

How do you communicate an urgent finding, like crescentic glomerulonephritis, to the clinical team?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that some kidney biopsy findings need a phone call right away, not just a signed report.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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 Duties: Our Surgical Pathology division operates under a subspecialty model. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in surgical pathology and will sign out renal pathology cases, but a second subspecialty surgical pathology area can be accommodated. In addition to renal pathology clinical work, the appointee will be given the opportunity to perform self-initiated research or to work on collaborative clinical and translational research projects with the vibrant transplant and nephrology community on campus. The laboratory includes an on-site EM lab and processes approximately 60,000 surgical specimens and 1,100 renal specimens per year. The University of Wisconsin Medical Center is a tertiary care center with comprehensive programs in cancer and transplantation, ranking in the top 5 nationally in renal transplant. • 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: • The academic Renal Pathologist will sign out renal pathology cases, contribute to our teaching mission and collaborate on translational research projects. • 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 and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer . Required Qualifications: • Unrestricted WI Medical License required by start date. • Board eligible or board certified in anatomic pathology (AP) or combination of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology (ABP). Preferred Qualifications: • Completion of Renal Pathology Fellowship and/or 3 years of renal pathology sign out experience is preferred, but candidates with other specialty experience interested in expanding their clinical work into renal pathology may also be considered and training will be provided. • For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on 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 How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: · 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. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected. The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2025; 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 chose 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. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion 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, click here . 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 .