What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Pediatric Emergency Medicine position at Medical College of Wisconsin?
Position Description:
The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW) seeks a board certified/board eligible physician to join our Pediatric Emergency Medicine Section. Our successful funding for research, education and quality work has allowed us to expand our section. We are also excited to have moved into a new ED space in October 2023. This position is being recruited at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank.
About Pediatric Emergency Medicine
We are an energetic group of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) physicians who are strongly committed to clinical care, research, advocacy, and teaching. We seek faculty with a strong commitment to further strengthen our work in these missions. Protected time for academic pursuits and resources to support scholarly activities are available.
Our nationally recognized ED has approximately 78,000 annual visits. Our section, which includes 31 faculty and 18 Advanced Practice Providers, participates in the training of residents in pediatrics, emergency medicine, and family medicine, and we have an active competitive ACGME accredited PEM fellowship. Clinical investigation is a priority, with excellent resources including a staff of clinical research assistants/coordinators. Areas of scholarly focus include pain management, concussion assessment and treatment, sickle cell disease, pre-hospital care, adolescent issues (including mental and behavioral health) and interpersonal violence, among others. We are a founding site in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) and have successfully initiated past and ongoing trials through the network. Members of our section lead education and quality improvement efforts across the campus.
Medical College of Wisconsin
At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. As a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, and health professionals, MCW is home to more than 1,500 students in the Medical, Graduate, and Pharmacy Schools, over 900 physicians in residency and fellowship programs, approximately 1,650 physicians, and 750 additional healthcare practitioners. MCW is Wisconsin's leader in health and science. We inspire hope by discovering life-saving treatments and cures, and we train thousands of the world’s most brilliant minds in science and medicine through our academic medical center. We believe the only way to build a healthier world is to build it together, and by investing in the health and vitality of our community, we will improve health for all.
Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group
Children’s Wisconsin is the state’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. With more than 1.3 million annual connections with kids and families statewide, Children’s provides a wide range of care and support — everything from routine care to lifesaving advances and treatment options, foster care and adoption services, child advocacy, and provides an insurance plan.
Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2023 - 2024, CW and CSG had four specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology and has over 70 specialties and 675 providers. In addition, there are over 78,000 emergency department/trauma center visits and over 9,000 admissions.
Milwaukee
Named one of National Geographic’s best places to travel, Milwaukee is one of America’s great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. It is home to the 2021 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks, and headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Harley Davidson, Kohl’s, and others. Milwaukee is known as the City of Festivals, including Summerfest, and is nationally recognized for its museums, including the Art Museum, which USA Today Ranked top 10 in the country, breweries, dining, featured on this season of Top Chef, and bike trails. Our beaches were named by the New York Times as one of the world’s great beach cities for travelers to check out. Come see what all the fuss is about in the Good Land.
Position Requirements:
Candidates should be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Rank upon appointment will be commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae and letter of interest via email to:
Amy L. Drendel, DO MS
Professor of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
adrendel@mcw.edu
MCW is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies, and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Medical College of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
MCW is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We particularly encourage those who are under-represented in medicine to apply. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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 a diverse 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.
The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW) seeks a board certified/board eligible physician to join our Pediatric Emergency Medicine Section. Our successful funding for research, education and quality work has allowed us to expand our section. We are also excited to have moved into a new ED space in October 2023. This position is being recruited at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank.
About Pediatric Emergency Medicine
We are an energetic group of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) physicians who are strongly committed to clinical care, research, advocacy, and teaching. We seek faculty with a strong commitment to further strengthen our work in these missions. Protected time for academic pursuits and resources to support scholarly activities are available.
Our nationally recognized ED has approximately 78,000 annual visits. Our section, which includes 31 faculty and 18 Advanced Practice Providers, participates in the training of residents in pediatrics, emergency medicine, and family medicine, and we have an active competitive ACGME accredited PEM fellowship. Clinical investigation is a priority, with excellent resources including a staff of clinical research assistants/coordinators. Areas of scholarly focus include pain management, concussion assessment and treatment, sickle cell disease, pre-hospital care, adolescent issues (including mental and behavioral health) and interpersonal violence, among others. We are a founding site in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) and have successfully initiated past and ongoing trials through the network. Members of our section lead education and quality improvement efforts across the campus.
Medical College of Wisconsin
At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. As a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, and health professionals, MCW is home to more than 1,500 students in the Medical, Graduate, and Pharmacy Schools, over 900 physicians in residency and fellowship programs, approximately 1,650 physicians, and 750 additional healthcare practitioners. MCW is Wisconsin's leader in health and science. We inspire hope by discovering life-saving treatments and cures, and we train thousands of the world’s most brilliant minds in science and medicine through our academic medical center. We believe the only way to build a healthier world is to build it together, and by investing in the health and vitality of our community, we will improve health for all.
Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group
Children’s Wisconsin is the state’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. With more than 1.3 million annual connections with kids and families statewide, Children’s provides a wide range of care and support — everything from routine care to lifesaving advances and treatment options, foster care and adoption services, child advocacy, and provides an insurance plan.
Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2023 - 2024, CW and CSG had four specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology and has over 70 specialties and 675 providers. In addition, there are over 78,000 emergency department/trauma center visits and over 9,000 admissions.
Milwaukee
Named one of National Geographic’s best places to travel, Milwaukee is one of America’s great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. It is home to the 2021 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks, and headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Harley Davidson, Kohl’s, and others. Milwaukee is known as the City of Festivals, including Summerfest, and is nationally recognized for its museums, including the Art Museum, which USA Today Ranked top 10 in the country, breweries, dining, featured on this season of Top Chef, and bike trails. Our beaches were named by the New York Times as one of the world’s great beach cities for travelers to check out. Come see what all the fuss is about in the Good Land.
Position Requirements:
Candidates should be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Rank upon appointment will be commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae and letter of interest via email to:
Amy L. Drendel, DO MS
Professor of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
adrendel@mcw.edu
MCW is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies, and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Medical College of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
MCW is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We particularly encourage those who are under-represented in medicine to apply. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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 a diverse 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.
