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The Department of Anesthesiology and Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship-trained Anesthesiologist to join our Comprehensive Cardiac Center faculty.  We welcome recent fellowship graduates and H1B visa candidates.

Join us in transforming health care and connecting communities to the best of academic medicine as we provide exceptional care to diverse communities in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin region!

Opportunity

• Join a collegial team of five cardiac and two dually trained cardiac/critical care Anesthesiologist faculty
• Participate in a collaborative call schedule with equitable distribution across the team
• Provide cardiac surgical services at a single site, in a tertiary/quaternary academic medical campus setting, with medically directed services in both OR and out-of-OR locations
• Collaborate with peers at a tertiary referral center for cardiac surgery with a case mix including heart and lung transplantation, durable ventricular assist devices, complex aortic reconstruction, CABG, and valve replacement/repair, and ECMO
• Work with one of the largest ECMO programs in the Midwest, with the capability to run over 12 patients simultaneously, around-the-clock access to specialized nurses and perfusionists, and a multi-specialty “Shock Team” to assess VA and VV ECMO consults

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation with a full benefits package, 2 weeks of CME and professional development allowance, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, 403b match, outstanding employer-funded health and retirement plan, generous relocation allowance, and loan repayment for new post-fellowship faculty.
• 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 teaching without a "publish-or-perish" culture.

Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Cardiac Center

With an overall mission to improve cardiovascular health in southeast Wisconsin and beyond, the Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CVC) is at the frontlines of scientific discovery and innovative clinical care, bringing together the nation’s most renowned researchers, physicians, mentors, and students. Together, they ignite the discoveries that help prevent, detect, and treat cardiovascular diseases and improve the lives of our neighbors at home and globally. From identifying processes that induce the growth of additional blood vessels in the heart to pinpointing new genes associated with high blood pressure and heart disease in African Americans, the Cardiovascular Center (CVC) at the Medical College of Wisconsin is making significant strides in cardiovascular research.

Our Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program provides trainees with extensive experience in the perioperative care of patients undergoing all types of contemporary cardiac surgical procedures. These include coronary artery bypass (on and off cardiopulmonary bypass), valve replacement and repair (including transcutaneous aortic valve replacement and mitral valve repair; MitraClip), aortic and left ventricular aneurysm resection and repair, complex aortic surgery including aortic dissection, aortic arch replacement, and hypothermic circulatory arrest, temporary (e.g., VV and VA ECMO, ProtekDuo) and durable ventricular assist devices, total artificial heart implantation, and heart and lung transplantation.

The Department of Anesthesiology at MCW includes 120 clinical faculty members, approximately 90 certified nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologist assistants, 10 active research faculty members, 66 residents and 17 fellows in pediatric anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, critical care, regional acute pain and pain medicine. The Department anesthesiology team serves multiple sites both near the Froedtert and MCW campus, as well as several community sites and covers both ambulatory and in-patient services. Affiliated clinical sites include Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW), Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Community Memorial and West Bend Hospitals, and four ambulatory surgery centers in SE Wisconsin.

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. 

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, kite-surfing, 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.

For more information about our program please visit: http://www.mcw.edu/Anesthesiology

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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

Board-certified/board-eligible Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship-trained Anesthesiologist