Academic Transplant Pulmonologist University of Wisconsin - Madison

        Associate/Assistant Professor (CHS/CT) Clinician-Educator Track/ Clinical Track

The Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking a Transplant Pulmonologist to join our Advanced Pulmonary Service/ Lung Transplant program.

Program highlights:

• #1 Lung transplant program in the country, per the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients
• The lung transplant program at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, established in 1988, is the only Medicare-certified program in Wisconsin and has performed over 940 lung transplants. Our program includes multi-organ transplant and adolescent transplants.
• We are affiliated with the William S Middleton Memorial VA- and are 1 of only 3 VA lung transplant programs in the country.
• We are accredited as a Care Center by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Pulmonary Hypertension Association, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation; and have a gold level certified active ECMO program. 
• Our innovation and expertise result in the shortest wait list times in the region, waitlist mortality below the national average and a long history of exceptional patient outcomes including outstanding post-transplant survival. 
• An expanded, state-of-the-art transplant clinic facility within the UW Hospital opened in the Fall of 2022.
• The UW has a number of faculty with research focus in the areas of transplant rejection and tolerance. 

This position will have clinical responsibilities including: 

• Provision of care (inpatient and outpatient) for patients with Advanced Pulmonary Disease and Lung Transplant in the UW Health and VA settings. 
• Evaluation of patients for lung transplant listing
• Option for additional areas of clinical focus including interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, general pulmonary disease, and critical care. 
• Opportunity to serve as Associate Director for the Lung Transplant Program based on qualifications. 
• Participate in the clinical teaching of fellows, residents and medical students, didactic teaching, and will support QI and research efforts within the Lung Transplant program. 

Qualifications:

• M.D/ D.O. or equivalent, eligible for a Wisconsin Medical License
• Completion of an accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship, and BE/BC in Pulmonary Medicine. 
• Experience/training in the care of patients post Lung Transplant and other Advanced Pulmonary Diseases is required. 
• Candidates for Associate rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines. 
• Demonstrate professionalism and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Employment with UW-Madison/UWMF provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Wisconsin ranks one of the most physician-friendly states in the country and Madison is ranked among the Best Places to Live for its culinary breadth, outdoor spaces, sports scene, and economic opportunity; and the city's top employers are in health care. Outdoor and fitness enthusiasts enjoy many scenic biking/walking/running trails within Madison and easy access to scenic hiking trails. We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. To learn more, see www.visitmadison.com.  

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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