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Medical College of Wisconsin Posted Jun 12, 2025

Milwaukee, WI

Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon

The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, is seeking a candidate for a Faculty Appointment as a Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Surgeon. This position is being recruited at the Assistant Professor level.

The Trauma service admits over 3,400 traumas per year with 20% penetrating trauma. Our team also handles all Emergency General Surgery and exclusively runs our Surgical ICU. We have a cutting edge surgical critical care program and AAST approved Acute Care Surgery fellowship with a current group of 18 Trauma/Acute Care Surgeons. The clinical schedule provides flexibility and ensures time for academic pursuits. The Division provides a robust research infrastructure that supports clinical faculty.

Opportunity:

• Full-time faculty position within the MCW Division of Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
• Participate in the clinical education of fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
• Contribute to a patient-centered approach to delivery of care and engage in a climate of inquiry, quality, and safety.
• Advance the academic, research and educational missions of the institution.
• Robust support for clinical research
Education, training, and experience required:
• Candidates must be Board Certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin.
• Candidates must have experience in academic medicine.

Compensation & Benefits
• Salary, research support, and benefits will be commensurate with rank and experience, and the candidate will hold appropriate academic rank in the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine.
• Highly competitive benefits package, 2 weeks of CME and professional development allowance, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, 403b match, outstanding employer-funded health and retirement plan, and generous relocation allowance.
• Physician engagement and wellness is a core focus area for Froedtert and MCW.
• Value highly placed on multiple avenues for academic pursuits including research, quality improvement, and education.

THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN

MCW is a major academic medical center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin. MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

MILWAUKEE

Located 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 the 23rd largest city in the United States. 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, 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. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.

How to apply

If interested, please send cover letter and CV to Sarah Cousland, Sr. Executive Faculty Recruiter, scousland@mcw.edu

Location

8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Outdoor, Relocation package,

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