Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Neurosurgeon to join our team in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This clinical faculty role requires a combination of teaching, patient care, and research.

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 Froedtert & the Medical College of 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.
• Collaborating for outpatient and inpatient support with advanced practice providers, as well as resident and fellow trainees

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 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.

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin 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 1,650 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.

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. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in 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.