Pediatric Adolescent Transgender Health Physician

Job Summary: The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Pediatric Adolescent Transgender Health Physician.
We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.
The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine has a mission to advance the health of children and families in Wisconsin and beyond through exceptional patient care; outstanding education; purposeful community engagement and advocacy; and innovative scholarship.
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions.
The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy.
Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio - 9th in the nation in National Institutions of Health (NIH) funding according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research 2022 rankings.
A competitive salary and benefits package is provided.
Responsibilities: For appointments hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track: - Provide clinical care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.
- Teach to a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows.
Teaching can occur within the classroom, small groups, and lectures, as well as in the delivery of clinical care.
- Other scholarly endeavors may be in areas such as clinical research, education, and quality improvement.
These academic duties and responsibilities beyond baseline faculty expectations will depend on individual interests and expertise.
For appointments hired on the Clinician-Teacher (CT) Track: - Provide clinical care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.
- Teach to a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows.
Teaching can occur within the classroom, small groups, and lectures, as well as in the delivery of clinical care.
This vacancy is being announced as either CHS or CT Track.
Having two tracks posted into this vacancy listing allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider clinical teacher faculty candidates with or without research credentials for this non-tenure-track position.
CHS Track duties may consist of dedicated FTE time for scholarly work and teaching.
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.
Education: Required Terminal Degree MD, DO, or equivalent Qualifications: - Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required.
- Clinical experience in the care of transgender and gender diverse youth is required.
This may include, but does not require, completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Endocrinology or Adolescent Medicine.
- Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CHS or CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment or promotion to Associate Professor or Professor on the CHS or CT Track.
License/certification: - Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics is required.
- Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical licensure.
- Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges.
Work Type: Full or Part Time: 50% - 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 01, 2024 Salary: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) Additional Information: The Community: Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin.
Madison has been voted the #1 Best City to Live in the USA (Livability, 2022), #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019), #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (SmartAsset, 2020), #7 Best City for STEM Professionals (CEO World, 2020), #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020), #2 Best City for Biking (People for Bikes, 2020), #4 Fittest City in the U.
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(ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020), #4 Greenest City in the US (Zippia, 2020), #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020), #1 Best Place in the U.
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for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.
com 2020), and #1 Best College Football Town in America (Sports Illustrated, 2019).
Madison also earned 100/100 on the Human Rights Campaign?s Municipal Equality Index Scorecard in 2022, which examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ+ people who live and work in cities across the U.
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Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, and Promega, as well as many biotech, health care IT, and health systems startups.
Other large employers headquartered in the area include American Girl (Mattel), Sub-Zero, Lands' End, American Family Insurance, and Duluth Trading Company.
The city of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison acknowledge that they occupy ancestral Ho-Chunk land.
The School of Medicine and Public Health recognizes the health inequities faced by Native communities and pledges to learn more and take action across all of its missions.
Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and a regional population of over 1 million.
The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee.
Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country.
From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country.
The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts.
The city has a dedicated athletics fan base that largely centers around the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Madison is home to Forward Madison FC, the first professional soccer team in the city, as well as the Madison Mallards, a college wood-bat summer baseball league team.
Marquee endurance sports and specialty sporting events include Ironman, Reebok CrossFit Games, Madison Marathon, and many national and international championship competitions.
Other: Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting.
The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.
The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial Caregiver Check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every four years.
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.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply: The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 12, 2023, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate.
Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following: - Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) - A cover letter briefly describing: 1) Your interest in this position 2) Your qualifications and experience in Pediatric Adolescent Transgender Health.
Contact: Leigh Fredericks leigh.
fredericks@wisc.
edu 608-263-7735 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Clinical Professor(IC009) or Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) or Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/GPAM Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 289801-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding 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.
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