Division Chief of Genetics & Metabolism

About the role

The Division of Genetics & Metabolism within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an academic Geneticist to assume the role of Division Chief of Genetics & Metabolism.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership; oversees divisional faculty and staff;
• Spearheads the expansion of clinical, education, and research programs;
• Guides faculty professional development;
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and other trainees;
• Lead dedicated disease-specific research staff;
• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to advance strategic priorities in all missions;
• Promote and support the advancement of a diverse faculty on all tracks as well as a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff;
• Provide general genetics and/or metabolic pediatric patient care, staff clinics at the Waisman Center, and cover call at UW Health Kids American Family Children’s Hospital;
• Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest (for CHS Track only).

Requirements

• Candidate must be an experienced academic physician with demonstrated excellence in research, education, service, and/or clinical care;
• Must possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism, and ability to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs;
• Board certification or board eligibility in the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in Clinical Genetics and/or Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and is required by the appointment start date;
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pathway for categorical training in a medical genetics and genomics residency or combined ACGME primary specialty (e.g. pediatrics, internal medicine)/Medical Genetics and Genomics residency training program is required by the appointment start date;
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent is required.

Skills

Strong leadership skills are essential and a physician with an active research program would be ideal, but is not a requirement.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Negotiable, 12 month

Schedule

Full-time, 100%