Medical Oncologist - Academic Clinician

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medicine at The University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is recruiting an exceptional academic clinician, with an interest in medical oncology research, to join our faculty in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. Research includes bench and translational studies, genomics, precision medicine and therapeutics. The primary focus will be on mechanisms underlying the development and treatment of cancers in CNS, GU, GI, or Sarcoma. The academic clinician will be expected to engage in active collaborative research and expand clinical and/or translational research in the division and obtain/maintain independent extramural funding. We are ideally seeking a medical oncologist with an interest in leading our team of investigators in multi-investigator research projects. The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center is actively engaged in all phases of cancer research, from prevention, screening, cancer therapy, development and evaluation, survivorship and palliative care. This multidisciplinary research extends across campus including the schools of Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine and engages breast cancer advocates. Horizontal collaborations include those across Wisconsin, through the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, national oncology cooperative groups and industry partners. Informatics Leadership Opportunity: Qualified oncology candidates with an interest in healthcare informatics may be considered for an additional leadership role within UW Health Medical Informatics. Protected informatics effort may be available based on organizational needs and candidate qualifications. Areas of focus may include clinical and applied informatics, research informatics, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and technology-enabled care transformation. Informatics responsibilities and associated FTE, if applicable, would be determined through a separate discussion during the recruitment process.

Requirements

Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Medical Oncology or Medical Oncology from an accredited fellowship training program is required by the appointment start date.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification required.
Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.
MD, DO, or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.
For an appointment as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor on the Clinical Health Sciences (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 Assistant or Associate or Professor on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track.
Clinical and research responsibilities with interest in medical oncology, including the development and treatment of cancers in CNS, GU, GI, or Sarcoma.
Experience in clinical trials or translational research, with a track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals, extramural funding, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and high potential to obtain extramural funding.
Through these efforts, the ability to enhance national recognition for our division and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient clinic attending services at UW Health locations in Madison and at additional sites in the region.
Providing clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as clinical research endeavors.
60-65% direct patient care at UW Health approved locations, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service attending.
35-40% academic time for research activities and/or for educational and other scholarly activities, which includes pro-actively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants.
Pursuit of clinical research in candidate's area/s of interest.
Lead dedicated disease-specific research staff.
Administrative duties including e-Consults, committees and community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of the successful candidate.