Medical Oncologist - Health Services Research

Job Summary

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) and the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care seeks a Medical Oncologist, Health Services Researcher to join our team. We seek candidates for this position in sub-specialties such as Central Nervous System, genitourinary or gastrointestinal tumors or sarcomas. The physician will be expected to engage in and build active collaborative research and encouraged to obtain/maintain independent extramural funding.

With an emphasis on outcomes, quality, and cost, health services research is becoming essential to guiding patient care and redefining best practices in academic medicine. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health offers interdisciplinary, multi-investigator research programs that support a wide variety of outcomes-focused research, including comparative effectiveness research, qualitative research (particularly involving patient-provider interactions), performance and safety in patient care, health care disparities, patterns of care, quality of life, and decision analysis. We offer resources such as coders, programmers, datasets, collaborative and joint appointment opportunities.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the state's capitol city with a population of over 269,000, and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

Duties include direct patient care, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service; (60%)

* Duties also include outreach service at approved UW Health locations, as well as inpatient call coverage.

* Includes protected time, (40%) to develop a research program or teaching program and to engage in scholarly activities.

* Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows within the context of your clinical practice

* Proactively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants

Clinical research is conducted in the UWCCC by 18 multi-disciplinary Disease Oriented Teams and is supported by the UWCCC Clinical Research Central Office on the main campus. Over 170 UWCCC investigators regularly enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials at our UWCCC clinical sites. We are a member of the NCCN, ECOG- ACRIN, Alliance, BigTen Cancer Research Consortium, Wisconsin Oncology Network (WON) and Wisconsin Association of Hematology and

Oncology (WAHO).

The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology & Palliative Care is part of the Department of Medicine and the NCI-designated UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Division is active in all phases of cancer research, from prevention, screening, cancer therapy, development and evaluation, survivorship and palliative care. Faculty and staff of the Department of Medicine value professionalism, patient-centeredness, compassion, respect, innovation, discovery, inclusion, diversity, teamwork, scholarship and stewardship.

Education

Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Must have completed an accredited fellowship training program in Medical Oncology.

Must be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license.

Qualifications

Experience in clinical and/or health services research, with a track record of successful publications in peer reviewed journals, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and current or 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.

For appointment at Associate Professor on 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 Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

Work Type

80% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as relocation, state funded malpractice insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System pension, generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; additional retirement benefits.

Link to Position

https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/medical-oncologist-health-services-research-madison-wisconsin-united-states

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact

Deb Gugel

gugel@wisc.edu

608-445-3224

Employment Class

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number

274406-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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