Endocrine Surgeon - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Endocrine Surgeon - Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery is currently seeking an Endocrine Surgeon to join the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of Endocrine Surgery. Fellowship training in either Endocrine Surgery or Complex General Surgical Oncology with a focused interest in surgical endocrine disease is required. The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated commitment to academic surgery and have a minimum of 3-4 years of clinical experience. The clinical practice associated with this position will be based at the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center. Additional responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate medical education, including fellows in both Comprehensive Endocrine Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and must be certified by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for such certification. Academic rank, compensation, and leadership opportunities within the program are dependent on qualifications and experience.The Section of Endocrine Surgery has four sites of practice across Southeast Wisconsin, including the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, Froedtert Menomonee Falls, the Mequon Cancer Center, and the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center. The program is one of the highest volume programs for Comprehensive Endocrine Surgery in the state. The program offers multidisciplinary clinical and research collaborations with colleagues in Endocrinology and leads in innovative techniques, including robotic adrenalectomy and interventional thyroidology.About the Department of SurgeryThe Department of Surgery is comprised of 11 divisions, including 9 clinical divisions, a Division of Education, and a Division of Research, including nearly 125 clinical faculty. Under the leadership of the Chair of Surgery, Douglas B. Evans, MD, the department is committed to clinical excellence, innovative surgical research, academic achievement/professional development, and surgical education. The Division of Surgical Oncology includes 18 faculty members whose clinical interests encompass surgical endocrine, breast, skin and soft tissue, gastrointestinal, and hepatobiliary disease management. To learn more about our Department, please visit: www.mcw.edu/surgery. We are dedicated to the principles of equity and diversity and particularly encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.About MCWThe Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private, freestanding medical school and health sciences graduate school. It is widely respected as an academic center of excellence for the education and training of physicians and scientists, development of graduate and undergraduate medical education programs, basic and translational research, and distinction in multidisciplinary clinical programs. It is ranked as one of the nation’s top 50 academic research institutions. MCW has approximately 972 students in Medical School across three academic campuses, nearly 327 graduate students, 130 postdoctoral fellows and 136 pharmacy and allied health students. There are more than 700 physicians in residency training and 200 physicians in fellowship training. MCW is the eighth largest private employer in the metro-Milwaukee area and MCW has approximately 6,200 faculty and staff. It also has the largest physician group in Wisconsin and the 14th largest physician group practice in the U.S. Approximately 1,650 MCW physicians and 800 nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare practitioners care for more than 540,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital and the Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin.About FroedtertTogether, Froedtert-MCW delivers world class care in an environment of innovation and discovery. Froedtert Hospital, a 650-bed tertiary care and teaching hospital, has recently been named as one of the top four performing academic medical centers in the nation, winning a Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award. Froedtert & MCW also ranked second in the Ambulatory Care Quality and Accountability Leadership Award. It has been a Truven Top 100 hospital for years running. Froedtert Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin and the busiest in the state. Froedtert Health is a $2B regional health system that includes Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls, and Froedtert West Bend. About MilwaukeeLocated 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 was recently ranked one of the top 3 “Up and Coming Places to Live in the US” by US News. 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, kitesurfing, 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. Milwaukee is a city that cherishes its roots; you'll see revitalized architecture throughout downtown, and a parade of summer festivals celebrate the diverse cultures that made the city what it is today. Milwaukee is also a city that's growing and changing. From major construction projects like a brand-new arena and streetcar, also known as The Hop, to the revival of streets and neighborhood, there's abundant growth in the city. For those with children, there are a number of first-class public and private school options.