TRANSPLANT SURGEON - SURGICAL DIRECTOR OF LIVER TRANSPLANTATION

Job no: 228083-AS
Work type: Faculty Full or Part Time, Faculty-Full Time, Faculty-Part Time
Department: SMPH/SURGERY/TRANSPLANT
Location: Madison
Categories: Health Care, Medical, Social Services



Position Summary:

The UW Health Transplant Center is one of the world's leading organ transplant centers, and has been on the forefront of transplant advancement since its creation in 1966. Surgeons and scientists in the Division of Transplantation have made innovative discoveries that are used throughout the world. It is one of the most experienced transplant programs in the nation, and more than 15,000 organs have been transplanted at UW in the past 50 years. University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation is recognized as one of the most successful organ procurement programs in the nation.

The Division of Transplantation and Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison WI is seeking a liver and kidney transplant surgeon to join the faculty at a large academic transplant center. We perform, on average, 330 kidney, 56 pancreas and 110 liver transplants per year. The UW Health Transplant Center has an established partnership with American Family Children's Hospital to perform pediatric liver and kidney transplants. The Transplant Center also has an established affiliated partnership with the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital to perform liver transplants on U.S. Veterans.

We are looking for candidates with a demonstrated track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions. The department provides a robust infrastructure of services for academic growth and support. A competitive salary and benefit package are provided, including generous academic support.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Principal Duties:

The successful candidate will join an active transplant surgery program and the duties will be to meet the clinical and academic needs of the program. Clinical expectations will include serving as primary surgeon for liver and kidney transplantation. The successful candidate will have additional experience in living donor liver transplantation, and pediatric liver transplantation. This individual will also be expected to serve as Surgical Director of the Liver Transplant Program.

Academic responsibilities will include training medical students, surgical residents, advanced practice providers, and transplant surgical fellows. The ideal candidate will be expected to participate in academic activities including clinical trials, outcomes, basic and translational, or educational research projects.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

MD required, with specialization in transplantation.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Completion of an approved residency program and an ASTS approved transplant fellowship is required. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of practice as an attending liver and kidney transplant surgeon, and possess clinical and academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The candidate must have the credentials that meet the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health criteria for promotion or appointment on the Clinical Health Sciences Track. Rank will depend on candidate's interest and academic credentials.

License or Certificate:

Wisconsin medical license or eligible for Wisconsin medical licensure is required.
Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Surgery is required.

Additional Information:

Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin. It is situated on several scenic lakes, and is frequently cited as one of the best cities in which to live. It offers an excellent environment for families and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. The University of Wisconsin is an excellent choice for the candidate who is seeking a career in a world-class academic medical center. UW Health has been recently ranked by US News as the number 1 rated hospital in the State of Wisconsin. A competitive salary and fringe benefit package is provided.

Department(s):

A539742-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/TRANSPLANT

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

MARCH 01, 2021

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, click "" to upload a CV and letter of interest.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 16, 2020, however positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Rachel Timbers
timbers@surgery.wisc.edu
608-263-7659
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

PROFESSOR (CHS)(D01NN) or ASSOC PROFESSOR (CHS)(D02NN) or ASST PROFESSOR (CHS)(D03NN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

228083-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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Applications Open: Oct 15 2020 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: