Endocrine Surgeon
About the Role
The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin is recruiting for an exceptional endocrine surgeon to join our dynamic Division of Endocrine Surgery. We are looking for candidates with a demonstrated track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions. The department provides a robust infrastructure of services to support faculty in their clinical and academic success.
Responsibilities
- Academic Program: Participate in or develop areas of academic and scholarly pursuit.
- Service and Teaching:
- Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
- Clinical:
- Elective endocrine surgery practice, including clinic-based primarily at UW Health at the East Madison Hospital.
- Operative practice primarily at East Madison Hospital, with other locations possible depending on clinical demands.
- Call responsibilities include coverage of endocrine surgery patients and occasional general surgery coverage.
Qualifications
- MD or DO, or equivalent required.
- Wisconsin Medical license by the start date of the position.
- Board certification or Board Eligible in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent by the appointment start date.
- Completion of an Endocrine Surgery fellowship by the appointment start date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Laparoscopic and/or Robotic Adrenalectomy.
- Interest in establishing an academic program related to Endocrine Surgery (clinical, basic science, or health services research) or Surgical Education.
- Evidence of prior training and/or clinical experience with Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of Thyroid Nodules. Candidates with an expressed interest in learning about the procedure will also be considered.
- Certification in Da Vinci Robotic Surgery.
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.
About the Department
The Division of Endocrine Surgery has 8 fellowship-trained faculty members dedicated to advancing the field of endocrine surgery through a diverse portfolio of research projects, training the next generation of surgeons, and providing nationally recognized care to patients. Service and leadership are paramount within the division, led by Rebecca Sippel, MD, FACS, Chair, Division of Endocrine Surgery, and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Professional Development. The Wisconsin Department of Surgery is one of the leading surgical departments in the nation, excelling in patient care, surgical education, and surgical research, with over 130 full-time faculty and nearly 200 additional staff supporting its mission.
Benefits
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 Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.
Additional Information
Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS), Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. 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.
How to Apply
To apply, upload a CV and Cover Letter. Your cover letter should detail:
- Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as an Endocrine Surgeon.
- Your experience in Endocrine Surgery and any other areas of interest within the specialty.
- Area(s) of research interest, if any.
Contact
KJ Ellis, Faculty Recruiter
kj.ellis@wisc.edu
608-264-3004