Associate/Assistant Professor (CHS/CT) Clinician-Educator Track/ Clinical Track

Associate/Assistant Professor (Tenure track )

The Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking two Transplant Pulmonologists to join our Lung Transplant program /Advanced Pulmonary Service.

Program highlights:

• Established in 1988, The lung transplant program at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is the only Medicare-certified program in Wisconsin. It has performed over 825 lung transplants. Our program includes multi-organ transplant and adolescent transplants,
• We are affiliated with the William S Middleton Memorial VA- the oldest transplant center in the VA and currently the most active. 
• We are recognized as a Care Center by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Pulmonary Hypertension Association, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation; and have an active ECMO program.
• We have the shortest wait list times in the region with waitlist mortality below the national average and a long history of exceptional patient outcomes. 
• Planning is under way for an expanded, state-of-the-art transplant clinic at UW Hospital.
• Rich opportunities to collaborate on research studies of transplant rejection, tolerance, and interstitial lung diseases.

This position will have clinical responsibilities including:

• Provision of care (inpatient and outpatient) for patients with Advanced Pulmonary Disease and Lung Transplant in the UW Health and VA hospital and clinics.
• Evaluation of patients for lung transplant listing
• Additional areas of potential clinical involvement include interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, general pulmonary disease, and critical care.
• Opportunity to serve as Associate Director for the Lung Transplant Program based on qualifications.
• Participate in teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Opportunities to be involved in QI and research within the Lung Transplant program.

Candidates for the Tenure Track will have protected research time  (25% clinical duties), and will be expected to have a demonstrated record of research success (publication record, extra mural funding).

Wisconsin is #4 most physician-friendly state and Madison is frequently ranked among Best Places to Live.  Wonderful outdoor and fitness opportunities within and around Madison. We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. To learn more, see www.visitmadison.com. 

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UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications:

• MD/ DO or equivalent, eligible for a Wisconsin Medical License
• BE/BC in Pulmonary and CC Medicine with added experience/training in Lung Transplant and other Advanced Pulmonary Diseases patients are required.
• Professionalism and strong interpersonal and communication skills are expected.
• Women and members of underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.