Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is searching for a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon to join a team of three.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology began its academic mission of training excellent womens health physicians in 1929. Since then, hundreds of distinguished graduates have pursued successful careers as general ob-gyns, cancer specialists, surgeons, experts in high-risk pregnancy conditions, and more. UW-Madison-trained physicians and researchers work across the world as committed partners in womens health. The UW Department of Ob-Gyn plays a pivotal role in advancing womens health through our tireless efforts in clinical excellence, education, discovery, and advocacy.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Clinical responsibilities include participating in the care of urogynecology patients at the UW Hospital and Clinics and Meriter Hospital, including Full time call for in-patient female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery consults and service. The incumbent will participate in opportunities for community service at the department, school, and institution levels appropriate to the faculty rank.

The faculty member will be an active participant in the clinical, research, and academic service in the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Academic responsibilities include participation in teaching programs related to medical students, residents and fellows, including responsibilities in the simulation lab developing advanced skills and metrics for residents. The candidate is also expected to oversee the training of residents in the operating room, clinic, and inpatient unit and will also participate in the training of department fellows.

The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

For appointment to the CHS track Duties will be approximately 70% clinical and 30% academic, including teaching and research.

For appointment to the Clinician Teacher (CT) track Duties will be approximately 90% clinical and 10% academic with a focus on teaching.

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

DEGREE AND AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

MD or DO; BC/BE in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required.

BC/BE in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is required.

MINIMUM YEARS AND TYPE OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Completed four-year approved/accredited residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Board certified or eligible.

Completed three-year approved/accredited fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.

Preferred candidate will be an outstanding vaginal and laparoscopic or robotic urogynecologic surgeon with interest in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team at the Womens Pelvic Wellness Program, and participating in urogynecologic research.

Candidates for Associate Professor (CHS) or Professor (CHS) must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track.

Candidates for Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the Clinician Teacher track.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Eligible for Wisconsin medical license.