Medical College of Wisconsin

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Wisconsin's are seeking a Pediatric Neurosurgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor) to join our Department of Neurosurgery in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This clinical faculty role requires a combination of teaching, patient care, and research. This is a unique opportunity for true multidisciplinary patient care.

The Pediatric Neurosurgery team is comprised of four board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeons with a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research, and four exceptional Advanced Practice Providers. Our practice is located at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and includes a dedicated Neuroscience inpatient ward.

The MCW Department of Neurosurgery has a long history of advancing the field of neurological surgery through world-class adult and pediatric clinical care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education. The clinical faculty utilize surgical and non-surgical methods to treat disorders in the skull, brain, spine, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and peripheral nerves. Our research faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their contributions across a broad array of neurologic and neurosurgical disease states, including neurotrauma, neuro-oncology, spinal disorders, neurovascular, epilepsy, and more.

As a Neurosurgeon with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Wisconsin, you will be:

* Part of a highly collaborative team that serves as a leader in neurological and cancer care in Wisconsin and the Midwest.
* Joining an institution that has highly prioritized leadership development for faculty, research opportunities, and quality improvement programs.
* Working within excellent facilities for pediatric and adult neurosurgery care
* Participating in call rotation with all other Neurosurgeons in the Department
* Collaborating for outpatient and inpatient support with advanced practice providers, as well as resident and fellow trainees

Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery

Celebrating its 60th year as a part of the Medical College of Wisconsin, the Department of Neurosurgery is a nationally prominent program and one of the largest such departments in the United States. It has nearly doubled in size over the last seven years - from 22 faculty in 2016 to 40 in 2023. In addition, there are 22 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), 14 residents, and 186 staff that support the clinical, research, and educational missions.

The annual departmental budget is approximately $38 million; this includes more than $10.1 million in annual extramural research funding, which is one of the largest research budgets of any department at MCW. Remaining funds are composed of clinical revenues - up nearly $6 million since 2016, based on 2x increases in new patient volume and surgical cases - as well as endowment and other proceeds.

Growing from its creation in 1963 as a Division, and in 1988 as a Department, and the completion of the first resident's training in 1971, the Department of Neurosurgery has expanded in numerous dramatic and groundbreaking ways. It instituted the first Spine Fellowship Program in the United States in 1987; established "SpineCare" in 1995, the first interdisciplinary Spine Program in the nation under the leadership of Founding Chair, Sanford J. Larson; who also established the Vehicle Crash Lab, the world's only car crash facility at an academic institution, in 1998. In 2003, the Department established the Neuroscience Research Laboratories at Milwaukee's Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center, and continued innovation by forming the Translational Brain Tumor Research Program in 2008, the Neurosurgery Research Facility in 2009, and the Center for Neurotrauma Research in 2018.

Today, the Department's activities include nationally recognized clinical, educational, and research programs with an annual budget of $38M, and additional philanthropic support for the Sanford J Larson and Shekar N. Kurpad Endowed Chairs in Neurosurgery. The mission of the Department of Neurosurgery remains providing subspecialty adult and pediatric neurosurgical care that is patient-centered, evidenced-informed, and value-based; conducting research that advances the science of neurologic disease and has a positive translational impact on clinical care; and promoting an environment of education and scholarship for trainees, faculty, and staff.

Listed below are several key indicators of departmental growth and achievements that are critical to MCW and our clinical partners.

* Total faculty (research and clinical) has nearly doubled in size, from 22 in 2016 to 40 in 2023.
* New patient volume and surgical cases have doubled in the same time period.
* The Department Quasi Endowment is at nearly $10M in FY 2023.
* Every research faculty member is extramurally funded. Total extramural grants currently exceed $60M; The Department faculty has been awarded four new RO-1 grants and a large Focused Program Award (FPA) from the U.S. Department of Defense in the first 6 calendar months of 2023, alone.
* Physician, staff, and APP engagement scores are among the highest at Froedtert/MCW/Children's Wisconsin.
* The Neurosurgery Residency Program has grown to a complement of 14 and is sought after by the most competitive applicants on a national scale.
* Philanthropic dollars are now at $15.0M, up more than tenfold from $1.5M in 2016.
* Focused mentorship is provided for faculty and staff at all levels to grow their leadership strengths.

The Department's advancement has been fueled through diversity-focused recruitment, expansion, and success of all (faculty, APPs, residents, and staff) for the greater good of the department, MCW, and its clinical partners.

Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world's top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. As a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, and health professionals, MCW is home to more than 1,500 students in the Medical, Graduate, and Pharmacy Schools, and over 900 physicians in residency and fellowship programs. Approximately 1,650 physicians, 750 nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare practitioners care for approximately 521,000 patients of all ages annually.

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Hospital and Health System, Curative Care, Blood Research Institute of Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, 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.

Children's Wisconsin

Children's Wisconsin is the state's only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. With more than 1.3 million annual connections with kids and families statewide, Children's provides a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care to lifesaving advances and treatment options, adoption services, child advocacy, and provides an insurance plan.

Children's and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin - the Children's Specialty Group, or CSG - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children's Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, six specialties were ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions in 2021. CSG anesthesiologists provided perioperative care for more than 22,500 surgical, interventional, and complex diagnostic cases.

Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing

MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW's commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW's functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.

Milwaukee

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. National Geographic recently named Milwaukee as one of the top 2023 travel destinations in their "Best of the World" annual list.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential.

Nominations and applications, including current curriculum vitae, may be submitted to: Kelli Cameron, kacameron@mcw.edu

Position Requirements:

* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
* Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Neurosurgery
* Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Wisconsin

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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