The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Clinical Geneticist to join our growing team. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

• This position is full or part-time, 50%-100%

Responsibilities:

• Clinical expectations include providing metabolic and general genetics pediatric patient care, staffing clinics at the Waisman Center, and metabolic call coverage at UW Health Kids- American Family Children’s Hospital.

• Participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.

• Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track will 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.

Founded in 1972, the Division of Genetics and Metabolism is one of the first medical genetics services in the United States. Its multidisciplinary specialists work with patients and families to provide diagnostic, counseling, care management, and referral services for a wide range of genetic conditions. Physicians, genetic counselors, dieticians, nurses, and fellows provide specialty care in clinics that address bone dysplasia, neurocutaneous disorders, birthmarks and vascular anomalies, bone and mineral metabolism, and gender and sexual development. Genetic scientists investigate the genetic basis of inherited disorders and develop new molecular techniques for use in newborn screening. The division has strong partnerships with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, UW–Madison’s Waisman Center, and the UW Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine (CHGPM), with which the division co-leads the UW Center for Rare Diseases as a National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Center of Excellence.

Requirements:

• 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.

• Candidates must be board-certified or board eligible by 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.

• The candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license 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.

• Completion of a Clinical Biochemical Genetics fellowship program is preferred, but not required.

About University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics & Metabolism

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 - since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research. Founded in 1972, the Division of Genetics & Metabolism is one of the first medical genetics services in the United States. Its multidisciplinary specialists work with patients and families to provide diagnostic, counseling, care management, and referral services for a wide range of genetic conditions. Physicians and APPs, genetic counselors, metabolic dieticians, nurses, and fellows provide specialty care in medical genetics and biochemical genetics clinics, as well as clinics that add...ress undiagnosed diseases, bone dysplasia, neurocutaneous disorders, birthmarks and vascular anomalies, bone and mineral metabolism, and gender and sexual development. Genetic scientists investigate the genetic basis of inherited disorders and develop new molecular techniques for use in newborn screening. The division has strong partnerships with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, UW–Madison’s Waisman Center, and the Center for Precision Medicine with which the division co-leads the UW Center for Rare Diseases as a National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Center of Excellence. Madison Community: #1 Best Places to Live in the U.S. (Livability, 2022) #1 Most Neighborly City (NeighborBlog, 2023) #1 Best Places in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020) #1 College Town to Live in After Graduation (Livability, 2024) #2 Best City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health (CoworkingCafe, 2023) #2 Best City for Bikes (People for Bikes, 2020) #4 Happiest Cities in America (WalletHub, 2024) #5 Best State to Practice Medicine (Physicians Thrive, 2025) #6 Fittest City in the US (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2023) #7 Best Cities for STEM Jobs (WalletHub, 2025) #8 Greenest City in the U.S. (EcoCation, 2025) Best Mid-Size Town (Midwest Living, 2023) Best Mid-Sized City for Gen Z (Commercial Café, 2025) Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 280,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee. 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 Sub-Zero Group, Lands' End, American Family Insurance, TruStage, Trek Bicycles, and Duluth Trading Company. Madison is rich with cultural offerings, abundant outdoor activities, and 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 has a dedicated athletics fan base largely centered around the Big 10 University of Wisconsin–Madison. In addition, Madison is home to a professional soccer team, Forward Madison FC, and a professional ultimate frisbee team, the Madison Radicals. The Madison Mallards is a collegiate wood-bat summer baseball league team and the Madison Night Mares is a summer collegiate softball team. Marquee endurance sports and specialty sporting events include Ironman, Madison Marathon, and many national and international championship competitions.

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