What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transplant Gastroenterology/Hepatology position at Medical College of Wisconsin?
Position Description:
The Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F & MCW) Transplant Service Line and the MCW Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology are seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible transplant hepatologist interested in developing/advancing an academic career in a vibrant and growing academic transplant center. Join us in transforming health care and connecting communities to the best of what academic medicine offers by providing exceptional hepatology and transplant care to diverse communities in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin region!
OPPORTUNITYFull-time faculty position within the MCW Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Department of Medicine in conjunction with the F & MCW Transplant Service Line
About The Medical College Of Wisconsin
MCW is a major academic medical center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin. MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.
About Milwaukee
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.
Those seeking additional information can reach out to the chair of the selection committee: Dr. Veronica Loy, Associate Prof. of Medicine: VLoy@mcw.edu
Interested candidates submit CV & Cover Letter information to: BLTrujillo@mcw.edu
Becky Trujillo, Senior Physician Recruiter | Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is 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.
Position Requirements:
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 Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F & MCW) Transplant Service Line and the MCW Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology are seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible transplant hepatologist interested in developing/advancing an academic career in a vibrant and growing academic transplant center. Join us in transforming health care and connecting communities to the best of what academic medicine offers by providing exceptional hepatology and transplant care to diverse communities in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin region!
OPPORTUNITYFull-time faculty position within the MCW Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Department of Medicine in conjunction with the F & MCW Transplant Service Line
- Opportunity to build a practice in hepatology and transplant hepatology at Froedtert Hospital, and various other outreach facilities
- Interest in leading outreach clinic efforts in collaboration with the current 7 transplant hepatologists to help grow and expand hepatology access for patients.
- Collaborate with hepatologists, 5 hepatology APPs, gastroenterologists who manage the endoscopy call and medical/surgical transplant faculty to expand our existing transplant hepatology program.
- Contribute to the clinical education of fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees
- Participate in the academic, research and educational missions of the institution
- Strong inpatient and outpatient APP’s, nutritional and pharmacy support. You would be serving as a consultant on transplant hepatology and hepatology patients not as the primary attending for hospitalized patients.
- Full advanced endoscopy support including ERCP and EUS services available as well as GI endoscopy support.
- New state-of-the-art Digestive Disease Center opened in early 2024 including opportunity to perform liver biopsies
- Fully accredited ACGME Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship program with 13 fellows with intent to start a Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program. Fellows allotted to Transplant/Hepatology consultative service and round with faculty 7 days a week. This is a large and vibrant training program with call coverage provided by fellows under faculty supervision and endoscopy call coverage of hepatology/transplant hepatology patients provided by the gastroenterology faculty.
- Robust support for clinical research
- Focus on a patient-centered approach to delivery of care and engage in a climate of inquiry, quality, and safety
- Completion of an Internal Medicine residency, Gastroenterology Fellowship and either eligible for or having completed the CAQ for Transplant Hepatology
- Post-training experience not required Eligible for full, unrestricted licensure in Wisconsin
- Salary, research support, and benefits will be commensurate with rank and experience, and the candidate will hold appropriate academic rank in the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine.
- Highly competitive compensation with a full benefits package, 2 weeks of CME and professional development allowance, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, 403b match, outstanding employer-funded health and retirement plan, and generous relocation allowance.
- Physician engagement and wellness is a core focus area for Froedtert and MCW.
- Value highly placed on multiple avenues for academic pursuits including research, quality improvement, and education
- Support for intramural and extramural funding for multidisciplinary research and furthering your education particularly through collaboration with the MCW CTSI under the leadership of Dr. Reza Shaker who is also Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Opportunities for conducting hepatology and transplant hepatology focused clinical trials research with full support from research coordinators through the Clinical Trials Office (CTO)
About The Medical College Of Wisconsin
MCW is a major academic medical center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin. MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.
About Milwaukee
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.
Those seeking additional information can reach out to the chair of the selection committee: Dr. Veronica Loy, Associate Prof. of Medicine: VLoy@mcw.edu
Interested candidates submit CV & Cover Letter information to: BLTrujillo@mcw.edu
Becky Trujillo, Senior Physician Recruiter | Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is 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.
Position Requirements:
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.
