General Pediatrician

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Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional General Pediatrician to join the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Candidates should have a track record of clinical excellence and an interest in education demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. The position can be full‑time or part‑time (50 %–100 %) and requires onsite work at a designated campus location. It is a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations and requires passing an initial caregiver check under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research or scholarly activity in an area of interest (CHS track only).
• Participate in administrative and committee work supporting the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• Collaborate collegially with other faculty members.
• Provide clinical teaching for fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Support the division’s teaching and clinical research missions.
• Deliver outpatient clinical care to pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Provide on‑call newborn nursery coverage.

Department Overview

The School of Medicine and Public Health’s Department of Pediatrics comprises more than 200 faculty members across 16 subspecialty divisions. It promotes child health through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, cutting‑edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Since 2015, the department has ranked among the top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding.

The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine is a multidisciplinary team of MDs, DOs, and advanced practice providers offering comprehensive primary‑care services for infants through young adults, specialty adolescent clinics (gynecology, sports medicine, gender care), urgent‑care facilities, and a strong teaching mission.

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Compensation

Negotiable; 12‑month appointment.

Benefits

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and savings options; retirement benefits. See the campus benefits webpage for full details.

Required Qualifications

• Wisconsin medical license by the start date.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Pediatrics by the start date.
• Completion of a U.S. ACGME‑approved pediatric residency program by the start date.
• Eligibility for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

For Associate Professor or Professor rank on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) or Clinical Track (CT), candidates should meet the department’s criteria and the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to those ranks.

Education

MD or DO, or equivalent.

Application Process

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• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter describing:
  • Interest in joining the Department of Pediatrics as a General Pediatrician
  • Qualifications and experience in General Pediatrics
  • Area of clinical and/or research interest (if applying for the CHS track)

References will be requested from final candidates. The deadline for full consideration is October 22, 2026, though the search will remain open until the position is filled. No university sponsorship is available; candidates must have continuous work authorization in the United States.

Contact Information

Leigh Fredericks – Leigh.Fredericks@wisc.edu – 608‑263‑7735

Diversity Statement

UW‑Madison values diversity as a source of strength, creativity, and innovation. The university is committed to an inclusive community where all identities, cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives are respected and where excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity are pursued together.