Glomerular Diseases Nephrology Fellow

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Clinical Instructor

Job Summary:

This appointment is part of the 2027–2028 Glomerular Diseases Nephrology Fellowship Program and provides advanced training in the subspecialty of Glomerular Disease Nephrology.

Responsibilities include providing clinical patient care at UW Health-approved locations, participating in clinical research, and contributing to the clinical education of medical students and residents. The fellow will also participate in Nephrology Division journal club activities and ongoing professional development and continuing education activities within the Department of Medicine.

 

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Terminal,12 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

 

In the Division of Nephrology, we partner with people with kidney disease so they can live their healthiest lives.  We lead comprehensive clinical, education and research programs—in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system.  We are innovative, collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and health equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

 

Compensation:

The full-time salary for this position is $120,000, this is a combined salary from UW and UW Health.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of general nephrology fellowship completed before the start of the Glomerular Nephrology fellowship required.
• MD-Physician Wisconsin Medical License required before start date.
• Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine by the start date.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

MD or DO, or equivalent required

How to Apply:

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 • Cover letter required

 • Resume required
 

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

The deadline for assuring full consideration is 12/15/2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. 

 
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is currently scheduled to end 6/30/2028 and will require eligibility to work until that time. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Kassie Hefty, kjhefty@medicine.wisc.edu

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

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