Transplant Hepatology Faculty/Medical Director- Medical College of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, WI

The Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F & MCW) Transplant Service Line, and the MCW Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology are seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible transplant hepatologist to serve as the medical director and lead our liver transplant hepatology team. This is a leadership position with opportunity to enhance one’s own academic career while mentoring and supporting the academic career of others in a vibrant & growing academic transplant center and expansive transplant service line.

The medical director of liver transplantation is a critically important physician leader in our center who works collaboratively with the surgical director of liver transplantation and in a well-integrated manner with leadership of the transplant service line to ensure efficient & effective clinical operations of the team. In addition, the medical director will help lead the program’s Accountable Care Team, and successfully engage providers and our clinical teams in advancing care delivery improvements and measured unit performance.  Effective, bi-directional communication & engagement of our provider teams is a critical element of this key role. 

Join us in transforming health care and connecting communities to the best of what academic medicine offers by providing exceptional hepatology & transplant care to diverse communities in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin region!

Opportunity Highlights:

• Full-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 transplant hepatology & general hepatology at Froedtert Hospital, and various other outreach facilities
• Interest in leading outreach clinic efforts in collaboration with the current 5 transplant hepatologists to help grow and expand hepatology access for patients
• Collaborate with the hepatologists, 5 hepatology APPs,  gastroenterologists and medical/surgical transplant faculty to expand our existing transplant hepatology program
• Contribute to the clinical education of fellows, residents, medical students, & other trainees
• Participate in the academic, research & educational missions of the institution
• Strong inpatient & outpatient APP’s, nutritional & pharmacy support
• Serves as a consultant on general & transplant hepatology patients
• Full advanced endoscopy support including ERCP & 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 initiate a Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program. Fellows allotted to Transplant/Hepatology consultative service and round with faculty 7 days a week. This is a large & vibrant training program with transplant hepatology/general hepatology call coverage provided by fellows under faculty supervision, and fellow endoscopy call coverage of hepatology/transplant hepatology patients supervised 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, & safety

Qualifications:

• Completion of Internal Medicine residency, Gastroenterology Fellowship, and either eligible for or having completed the CAQ for Transplant Hepatology
• Eligible for full, unrestricted licensure in Wisconsin
• Meets all UNOS primary physician qualifications for liver transplantation
• Post-training experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary, research support, and benefits will be commensurate with rank & 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 & retirement plan, and generous relocation allowance
• Physician engagement & wellness is a core focus area for Froedtert and MCW
• Value highly placed on multiple avenues for academic pursuits including research, quality improvement, & education
• Support for intramural & extramural funding for multidisciplinary research, and furthering your education particularly through collaboration with the MCW CTSI under the leadership of the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Opportunities for conducting hepatology & transplant hepatology focused clinical trials research with full support from research coordinators through the Clinical Trials Office (CTO)

Froedtert And The Medical College of Wisconsin Transplant Service Line:
The Transplant Service Line is a joint program of Froedtert Hospital, the academic medical center of the Froedtert health network, and the Medical College of Wisconsin, with vital support by Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin for tissue typing & research initiatives. The Service Line encompasses transplant programs in liver, kidney, pancreas, heart, & lung.  Representing the most comprehensive pediatric & adult transplant care in Wisconsin and the region, the service line is recognized for nationally ranked outcomes, internationally known medical & surgical transplant specialists & end-stage disease management, innovation, & ground-breaking research. It is a critical resource for Wisconsin & beyond.

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW):
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 & development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, & health professionals. We discover & translate new knowledge in the biomedical & health sciences. We provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality, and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

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.

Interested candidates submit CV & Cover Letter to: 

Gina Haldiman,
Sr. Physician Recruiter
Medical College of WI
rhaldiman@mcw.edu

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and research.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Generous 403(b) with 8% matching and CME allowance.
• Employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood CResearch Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

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