University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Application
Details
Posted: 29-Oct-24
Location: Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
Sector:
Academic Medical Group
Required Education:
MD/DO
Internal Number: 306605-AS
The Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health seeks an exceptional and visionary academic geriatrician to assume the role of Division Chief of Geriatrics and Gerontology. This is an opportunity for a full-time Professor or Associate Professor Physician Scientist OR Academic Clinician. In this influential position, the Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership, oversees the faculty and staff of the division, champions the expansion of our clinical, educational, and research programs, and guides the professional development of our esteemed faculty. This is also an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, thereby shaping the next generation of medical professionals.
In pursuit of our vision of health and equity for all, we develop exceptional leaders who transform the world of medicine through scholarship, innovation and partnership. Building on core values of innovation, health equity, kindness, professional fulfillment, and impact in Wisconsin and beyond, together we propel today's trailblazers forward to create a healthier future for all.
The Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology is comprised of 45 faculty (including 13 research faculty), and 18 APPs (including 8 research APPs), providing primary and sub-specialty geriatric care at clinic locations, in addition to the outstanding inpatient Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) and Transitions of Care (TOC) programs they manage. The division is internationally recognized for its research programs in Alzheimer's Disease and dementia as well as Health Equity and holds a training grant for learners in the biology of aging with over $41 million in division research funding (direct costs) last year.
Our work is supported by numerous federal grants and a long-standing partnership with William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Geriatric, Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), a prestigious center of excellence dedicated to improving health and well-being of aging Veterans. This position also includes 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.
Join our team and become part of a vibrant academic community that values diversity, individualized training, meaningful mentorship, and the pursuit of cutting-edge ideas. Enjoy unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with the brightest minds at UW and across the nation, in an environment that nutures professional growth, enabling you to make a lasting impact on patient care and medical knowledge.
Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Fresh off being named Livability's best U.S. city to live in for 2022, it is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 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.
ABIM - American Board of Internal Medicine Certification Required Completion of an accredited fellowship training program in Geriatrics is required. Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Geriatrics. Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin Medical License.
We are accepting applications for tenure track or academic clinician track.
About University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is 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. We are a place where people strive for equity and justice, act with compassion and work hard to intentionally create an inclusive and safe environment where everyone can thrive. Fueled by an ethos of excellence, a passion for health equity and an unwavering commitment to the Wisconsin Idea, together we propel today’s trailblazers forward to create a healthier future for all. 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.
If you want to change the world, this is the best place to learn, teach, discover and work. Together we elevate everyone through individualized training, meaningful mentorship, and opportunities to innovate with the best minds at our university and across the nation.
Many faculty members serve as research mentors and provide classroom and clinical instruction for undergraduate, graduate sc...hool and medical school students. From labs, to clinics and hospitals, the Department of Medicine prioritizes innovation and equity in pursuit of discoveries that will impact communities in Wisconsin and beyond.
•283 studies currently underway
•685 published papers in 2022
•$93.3 million in extramural grant awards in FY22
•27th in the nation for NIH funding awards to departments of internal medicine in 2022
Together, with our partners, we provide patient-centered care that raises the standard of care in our communities and provides health and equity for all. University of Wisconsin Hospitals ranked #1 in Wisconsin for 11 years in a row. 2 subspecialties of the Department of Medicine are nationally ranked in 2022: Geriatrics and Gastroenterology and GI surgery.