Vice Chair - Anatomic Pathology - Academic Faculty (Associate or Full Professor)

Position Summary: The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Anatomic Pathology section. This faculty physician will serve as the Vice Chair, in addition to their clinical responsibilities. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at our Froedtert main campus site. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. Position Highlights: Leadership & Administrative Duties Provide overall strategic, academic, and clinical leadership for the Division of Anatomic Pathology. Serve as the operational leader responsible for the performance and direction of Anatomic Pathology services. Partner closely with the Department Chair to develop, implement, and evaluate departmental goals and strategic initiatives. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate faculty, fostering professional growth, academic advancement, and leadership development. Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning efforts within the division. Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission). Lead divisional meetings, facilitate communication, and promote a collaborative, collegial culture. Oversee resource allocation, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency within the division. Clinical Duties Provide oversight of all diagnostic services, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy pathology. Directly support and collaborate with section heads to ensure high-quality, efficient clinical operations. Promote subspecialty sign-out and excellence in diagnostic accuracy and turnaround times. Advance innovation in diagnostic techniques, technologies, and pathology practices. Lead and support quality assurance, patient safety, and continuous performance improvement initiatives. Maintain active clinical involvement and contribute to complex case review and multidisciplinary conferences. Education and Training Support and enhance residency and fellowship training programs. Participate in medical student education and curriculum development. Foster a culture of continuous learning and academic excellence. Research Encourage and support faculty research in translational and clinical research. Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations and grant development. Maintain an active scholarly profile with publications and presentations. Schedule: Full time at the Associate or Full Professor level. Department/Division Highlights: Research Medical College of Wisconsin Tissue Bank Institutional core providing human tissue research services to faculty investigators CAP-accredited biorepository ensuring high-quality samples, vetted protocols, and expert staff Offers three patient consent programs through Froedtert Hospitals and clinics: General Tissue Bank Maternal Bank COVID-19 Bank Provides storage, processing, and additional human sample–related services Education Medical College of Wisconsin Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Education Programs Active participation in Medical School curriculum and Graduate School initiatives. Educational engagement across undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and peer education levels. Training the Next Generation of Pathologists ACGME-accredited residency program with 16 positions Multiple clinical fellowships across subspecialties International Observership and Fellowship Program for qualified global candidates Faculty teach medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, medical technologists, and trainees across clinical departments Community & Outreach Milwaukee MCW Community – Our Reach Collaborative partnerships addressing health equity and pressing community health issues Anchor institution and economic engine committed to active community engagement Key Milwaukee Initiatives: Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS) Center for Community Health and Intervention Research Center for Healthy Communities and Research Pipeline Programs (middle, high school, and college students) Saturday Clinic for the Uninsured Sixteenth Street Clinic ThriveOn Collaboration Wisconsin Commitment to advancing health beyond healthcare statewide Key Wisconsin Initiatives: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Institute for Health & Humanity (IHH) Office of Community Engagement Nation Nationally recognized leader in health and science Physicians and scientists serve as trusted experts across research collaborations and media National Initiatives: All of Us Research Program Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Current Clinical Trials Mind Your Behind (Cancer Prevention Study) World Global reputation for research, clinical, and educational excellence International collaborations improving health worldwide Global Initiatives: Cancer Center Cardiovascular Research Center Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) Global Health Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Benefits and Perks: MCW Pathology offers a competitive salary with incentives based on team-based productivity. Protected academic time, in addition to meeting & vacation time. Access to state-of-the-art facilities & resources in a supportive & collaborative work environment. Access to academic expense funds to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences. Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, dependent tuition reimbursement, & more. A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution. Qualifying employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, offering eligible employees the opportunity to have their student loans forgiven after qualifying years of service. Qualifications: MD or MD/PhD with board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or combined AP/CP. Eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin. Minimum of 8 years of experience in academic pathology with demonstrated leadership. Proven track record in clinical service, education, and scholarly activity. Preferred Attributes: Visionary leadership with a collaborative and inclusive management style. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong skills in problem solving, change management, conflict resolution, and building and contributing to collaborative teams. Role model for behaviors of professionalism, dignity, and respect. Medical College of Wisconsin The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation. Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually. The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service. Commitment to MCW Values All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost. MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. About Us Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life-changing discovery.

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