Abdominal Wall MIS Surgeon

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a full-time Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgeon and/or Abdominal Wall fellowship-trained surgeon to join our well-established Division of MIS and Bariatric Surgery. Interested candidates should be dynamic, innovative individuals with experience, training, and interest in abdominal wall surgery. Expertise in complex abdominal wall surgery (open, laparoscopic and robotic), surgical endoscopy, and a willingness to practice general surgery as part of our MIS team is mandatory. The successful applicant must have a strong interest in clinical practice and a demonstrated track record of research and educational accomplishments. The ideal applicant should have a desire to build a robust clinical practice while being integrally involved in the education and training of our MIS fellow, general surgery residents and medical students. 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 done onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. 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.

Requirements

Wisconsin Medical license by start date of position.
Board certification or Board Eligible in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent by appointment start date.
Completion of an Advanced Abdominal Wall Fellowship or a Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship with a focus in Abdominal Wall Surgery by the appointment start date.
MD or DO, or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track or the CT 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 relevant CHS or CT Track.

Responsibilities

Support The Division in its effort to maintain and grow an existing busy abdominal wall reconstruction practice and assist with ongoing advanced surgical endoscopic needs.
Elective surgical practice will be split between the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and East Madison Hospital (EMH) with a focus on robotic abdominal wall and endoscopic surgery.
Call responsibilities for MIS/bariatric patients will be shared with divisional colleagues, and there will be minimal additional emergency general surgery call duties (approximately one to two shifts per month) primarily at the VA hospital and EMH.
Direct and further develop our established abdominal wall focused health research program.
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.
Work in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.