Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - Assistant Professor
About this role
Position Summary:
The Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Department. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.
The Trauma service admits over 3,400 traumas per year with 20% penetrating trauma. Our team also handles all Emergency General Surgery and exclusively runs our Surgical ICU. We have cutting edge Surgical Critical Care and AAST approved Acute Care Surgery fellowships with a current group of 17 Trauma/Acute Care Surgeons. The clinical schedule provides flexibility and ensures time for academic pursuits. The Division provides a robust research infrastructure that supports clinical faculty.
Position Highlights:
Full-time faculty position within the MCW Division of Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
Participate in the clinical education of fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
Contribute to a patient-centered approach to delivery of care and engage in a climate of inquiry, quality, and safety.
Advance the academic, research and educational missions of the institution.
Robust support for clinical research
Division Highlights:
The Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin leads the Trauma Program, Surgical Critical Care Service, Acute Care Surgery, and Community General Surgery at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, and Froedtert West Bend Hospital. We provide comprehensive, around-the-clock surgical care – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – serving both patients and professional colleagues.
Our team specializes in the management of injuries, complex wounds, surgical infections, and critical illness, while also maintaining an active general surgery practice with expertise in laparoscopy, endoscopy, gastrointestinal surgery, and emergency surgical care.
Procedure for Candidacy:
All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the role, may be submitted to:
Kate Dillon
Physician & APP Sr. Recruiter
#LI-KD1
Qualifications:
Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
Board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
Candidates must have experience in academic medicine.
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.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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.
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