Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Division Chief

About the role

The Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW) seeks the next leader of our Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery team and Co-Director of the Herma Heart Institute (HHI).

Leadership Responsibilities

• Serving as the Division Chief of Congenital Heart Surgery at Children’s Wisconsin and Froedtert ThedaCare Health (for adult congenital heart disease), as part of the multi-specialty practice (Children’s Specialty Group).
• Serving as the Co-Director of the HHI, along with the Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, and the HHI Executive Administrator.
• Responsible for all aspects of clinical surgery and reports to the Surgeon-in-Chief at Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group, and the Chair of the Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• As a member of the Department of Surgery and leader of the Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, responsible for the academic efforts of the Division, including oversight of the educational mission of MCW for both undergraduate and post-graduate students, residents, and fellows as well as oversight of the research efforts of the Division.
• As the surgical triad leader in Milwaukee, responsible for coordinated co-management of the entirety of the function of the Forward Pediatric Alliance.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree required.
• Current board certification in Thoracic Surgery and Congenital Cardiac Surgery by American Board of Thoracic Surgery or equivalent.
• Demonstrated national or international reputation.
• Prior successful leadership experience.
• Endorsement of the core values and missions of Herma Heart Institute, Children’s Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Forward Pediatric Alliance.