What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Chief, Geriatrics and Gerontology position at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
Leadership Opportunity - The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health's Department of Medicine is actively seeking an exceptional and visionary academic geriatrician to assume the role of Division Chief of Geriatrics and Gerontology. We are committed to cultivating outstanding leaders who will drive positive change and promote a healthier, more equitable world for all.
About the Role - In this influential position, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the faculty and staff of the division. Your responsibilities will include spearheading the expansion of our clinical, educational, and research programs, as well as guiding the professional development of our esteemed faculty. Sharing your wealth of knowledge, you will have the opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, thereby shaping the next generation of medical professionals.
This position offers the opportunity to serve as the VA GRECC Director, and to play a pivotal role in advancing the Center's three core missions of research, clinical care, and education and training.
Responsibilities
- Play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to revolutionize the field of medicine through groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and collaborative partnerships.
- Oversee the faculty and staff of the division.
- Expand clinical, educational, and research programs.
- Guide the professional development of faculty.
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Foster the growth of the division's research portfolio on aging.
- Promote an inclusive culture of collaboration and cohesion among faculty.
- Envision novel approaches to accelerate impactful research and innovation.
This position is being posted as tenure track and clinical health sciences (CHS), i.e. academic clinician. Only one position exists. Posting for both tracks allows us to broaden our reach.
Education
Required Terminal Degree
MD, DO or equivalent
Qualifications
American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Certification Required
Completion of an accredited fellowship training program in Geriatrics is required. Must be BE/BC in Geriatrics.
Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin Medical License.
Madison, WI
Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Continuously recognized for one of the best U.S. city to live in, it is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 275,000 and regional population of over 1 million.
Madison boasts beautiful scenery and plentiful year-round outdoor activities with its 260 parks, more than 200 miles of trails, 15,000 acres of lakes and 12 beaches. As the home of our state government and the flagship University of Wisconsin campus, it's also a hub of education and the arts. And as a city with a large community of young professionals, it offers vibrant restaurants, bars, and live music scenes.
VA GRECC Director - This position offers the opportunity to qualified/interested prospects to serve as the VA GRECC Director, and to play a pivotal role in advancing the Center's three core missions of research, clinical care, and education and training.
