The Division of Pediatric Pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified / board eligible Pediatric Pathology physician to join our expanding Division serving as Director of Pediatric Molecular Pathology.  This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.
<h3>Position Highlights:</h3>
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<li>CW has committed to precision medicine as a multi-year strategic priority, including support for additional personnel, funding, and resources for the expansion of the molecular laboratory and broader implementation of genetic/genomic testing across multiple areas of patient care.</li>
<li>Join a collaborative team of pediatric specialists, including seven pediatric pathologists, a hematopathologist, a neuropathologist, and two clinical PhDs who serve as directors of Microbiology/Virology, Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, and Biochemical Genetics.</li>
<li>Enjoy exclusive membership and access to the <a href="https://www.mcw.edu/departments/genomic-sciences-and-precision-medicine-center-gspmc/about-us/membership-guidelines-application" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MCW Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine</a>.</li>
<li>Teach and mentor AP/CP residents and pediatric pathology &amp; other pediatric specialty fellows.</li>
<li>Thrive in a pediatric-centered environment with the multisite CW Laboratories, which perform over one million tests annually.</li>
<li>Participate in clinical, translational, or basic science research with protected time to advance your work.</li>
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Compensation &amp; Benefits:
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<li>Competitive salary with team-based incentives</li>
<li>403(b) retirement plan with 8% employer contribution</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and paid parental leave</li>
<li>Academic funds for travel, dues, and conferences</li>
<li>Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.</li>
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We’re looking for candidates with strong clinical skills, collaborative spirit, and a passion for academic pathology to join our “One Team” to advance our vision that “the Children of Wisconsin will be the healthiest in the nation”.
<h3>Schedule:</h3>
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<li>Full-Time
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<li>Salaried (Exempt)
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<h3>Department/Division Highlights:</h3>
The Division of Pathology at Children’s Wisconsin provides comprehensive subspecialized pediatric diagnostic services through CAP-accredited laboratories. Our teams perform advanced testing across chemistry, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, hematology, and histology—from metabolic and pharmacogenetic analyses to flow cytometry for leukemias and lymphomas, rapid thromboelastography, and expert muscle and nerve biopsy evaluation. Together, we perform over one million tests annually, supporting the highest level of pediatric care.
Faculty also engage in academic excellence, training medical students, AP/CP residents, and fellows through an ACGME-accredited pediatric pathology fellowship, while leading key research resources, including the histology, imaging, and biobank cores of the Children’s Research Institute. This environment enables faculty to strike a balance between impactful clinical practice, education, research, and innovation, thereby advancing pediatric health both locally and globally.
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<h3>Qualifications:</h3>
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<li>Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)  MD/DO or PhD
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<li>Board certification or eligibility in Laboratory Genetics or Genomics
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<li>Unrestricted State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
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<li>Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.
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<h3>Why MCW:</h3>
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<li>MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</li>
<li>Protected Academic time.</li>
<li>Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.</li>
<li>Supportive and collaborative work environment.</li>
<li>A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.</li>
<li>Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.</li>
<li>As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.</li>
<li>Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!</li>
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<h3>Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group</h3>
Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.
Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2026-2027, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News &amp; World Report: cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology, neurology, and neurosurgery; pulmonology and Urology.&nbsp; With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.
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:
Becky Trujillo, Senior Physician Recruiter
<a href="mailto:BLTrujillo@mcw.edu" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BLTrujillo@mcw.edu</a>
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<h3>Medical College of Wisconsin</h3>
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.
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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.
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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.
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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&nbsp;Caring&nbsp;ways – engaging in&nbsp;Collaborative&nbsp;efforts – approaching our world with&nbsp;Curiosity&nbsp;– advancing&nbsp;Inclusive&nbsp;practices – demonstrating&nbsp;Integrity&nbsp;in all we do – treating everyone with&nbsp;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.
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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.
<h3>MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination</h3>
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.

Molecular Director Pediatric Pathology - Faculty - Associate Professor

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