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Resident Program Director - Faculty (Open Rank)

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

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About the role

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking qualified candidates to join the faculty as a Residency Program Director.



Opportunity Highlights:

  • Physician-led organization consisting of 56 faculty members.
  • Provide services at our Froedtert Hospital location.
  • Collegial culture.
  • Outstanding laboratory facilities and services.
  • Participation in the education, training, and development of residents, fellows, medical students, and observers.
  • Financial and technical support provided for faculty members who wish to develop a successful academic career.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with basic science departments and clinical and translational investigators throughout the system. 



Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for the Pathology Residency Program, ensuring compliance with ACGME, American Board of Pathology (ABPath), and institutional requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the residency curriculum, educational programs, clinical rotations, and training experiences.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment that promotes professionalism, academic excellence, resident well-being, and high-quality patient care.
  • Lead and oversee residency recruitment, including applicant interviews, selection committee activities, rank list development, and final approval of resident selections.
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate residents, including semiannual performance reviews, academic progression, remediation, and professional development.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to Associate Program Directors, core faculty, teaching faculty, and rotation directors to ensure consistent educational quality across all training sites.
  • Oversee resident clinical training experiences, ensuring appropriate supervision, equitable learning opportunities, and achievement of required case volumes and competencies.
  • Collaborate with faculty and program leadership to develop and maintain educational conferences, didactic sessions, journal clubs, and other scholarly learning opportunities.
  • Oversee resident preparation for American Board of Pathology certification examinations and ensure appropriate documentation of board eligibility and training completion.
  • Lead ongoing program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation preparation, and ACGME Residency Review Committee site visits.
  • Partner with the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) to evaluate resident performance, address academic concerns, and implement individualized improvement plans when necessary.
  • Direct resident scheduling oversight, including rotation assignments, call schedules, chief resident selection, and faculty/resident mentorship programs.
  • Maintain active engagement in clinical practice, scholarly activity, research, and educational innovation while serving as a professional role model for residents and faculty.
  • Collaborate with departmental leadership, the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), and institutional partners to advance program goals and institutional priorities.
  • Represent the residency program in departmental and institutional meetings, communicate program performance and updates, and implement improvements based on resident and faculty feedback.



Schedule:

  • Full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
  • Provide coverage during core business hours with some flexibility required, as necessary, to accommodate business needs. 
  • The Program Director will receive a minimum of 30% protected administrative time and is expected to commit to the position for at least five years, supporting program continuity, growth, and long-term success.

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 patient consent programs through Froedtert Hospitals and clinics:
      • General Tissue Bank
      • Maternal 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


Wisconsin


Nation


World



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:

  • Education: MD or equivalent 
  • Will have completed their residency and fellowship at least five years before assuming this role.
  • Certifications/Licenses: 
    • Board certified or board eligible in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. 
    • Must be eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin Medical License. 



Procedure for Candidacy:

To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:


David Dunn, Physician & APP Recruiter

[email protected]



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.

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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.