Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin is pleased to announce our search for a full-time Surgical Oncology faculty member with an emphasis in pancreatic cancer research in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and the LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program.  Fellowship training in Complex General Surgical Oncology or Hepatopancreatobiliary with a focused interest in pancreatic cancer is required. Applicants must have an MD or equivalent degree and be Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Surgery.  Academic Rank and compensation are dependent on qualifications and experience.

This clinical practice will be based at Froedtert Hospital and the expanding clinical enterprise of the Medical College of Wisconsin.  Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in pancreatic cancer research and programmatic development as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and grant submissions.

The LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, and dedicated staff who share a passion for making meaningful progress in the battle against pancreatic cancer.  The LaBahn program serves as a hub for innovation that allows for high-risk, high-reward research leading toward more effective therapies and treatment options for patients with pancreatic cancer; https://www.mcw.edu/departments/pancreatic-cancer.  The LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program spans a number of clinical and basic science departments and is supported by a generous and uniquely committed Milwaukee community.

About the Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery is comprised of 11 divisions, including 9 clinical divisions, a Division of Education, and a Division of Research, including >110 clinical faculty. The Division of Surgical Oncology includes 20 academic faculty and five clinical programs: endocrine, breast, skin and soft tissue, gastrointestinal, and hepatobiliary disease.  There is a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration in Surgical Oncology and our faculty, APPs and staff are committed to making Milwaukee Medicine the best medicine in the world. In addition to training exceptional residents, we are fortunate to have a fellowship program in Complex Surgical Oncology among a number of other fellowships in the department. 

Under the leadership of the Chair of Surgery, Douglas B. Evans, MD, and Division Chief, Callisia Clarke, MD, the Division of Surgical Oncology is committed to clinical excellence, innovative surgical research, academic achievement/professional development, and surgical education. To learn more about our department, please visit: www.mcw.edu/surgery. We are dedicated to the principles of equity and diversity and particularly encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

About the Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private, freestanding medical school and health sciences graduate school. It is widely respected as an academic center of excellence for the education and training of physicians and scientists, development of graduate and undergraduate medical education programs, basic and translational research, and distinction in multidisciplinary clinical programs.  It is ranked as one of the nation’s top 50 academic research institutions. 

MCW has approximately 972 students in Medical School across three academic campuses, nearly 327 graduate students, 130 postdoctoral fellows and 136 pharmacy and allied health students. There are more than 700 physicians in residency training and 200 physicians in fellowship training.

MCW is the eighth largest private employer in the metro-Milwaukee area and MCW has approximately 6,700 faculty and staff.   It also has the largest physician group in Wisconsin and the 14th largest physician group practice in the U.S. Approximately 1,730 MCW physicians and 840 nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare practitioners care for more than 540,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital and the Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin.

About Froedtert Hospital

Together, Froedtert-MCW delivers world class care in an environment of innovation and discovery. Froedtert Hospital, a 711-bed tertiary care and teaching hospital, has recently been named as one of the top four performing academic medical centers in the nation, winning a Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award. Froedtert & MCW also ranked second in the Ambulatory Care Quality and Accountability Leadership Award.It has been a Truven Top 100 hospital for years running.  Froedtert Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin and the busiest in the state.  Froedtert Health is a $3.38B regional health system that includes Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls, and Froedtert West Bend.

About 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 was recently ranked one of the top 3 “Up and Coming Places to Live in the US” by US News. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others.  The Department of Surgery is fortunate to have a strong partnership with a number of Wisconsin’s most successful community leaders and companies.  The Milwaukee Brewers have been loyal supporters of the LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program.

Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, 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. Milwaukee is a city that cherishes its roots; you'll see revitalized architecture throughout downtown, and a parade of summer festivals celebrate the diverse cultures that made the city what it is today. Milwaukee is also a city that's growing and changing. From major construction projects like a brand-new arena and streetcar, also known as The Hop, to the revival of streets and neighborhood, there's abundant growth in the city.  For those with children, there are several first-class public and private school options.

Applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to:

Callisia N. Clarke, MD, MS, FACS, FSSO

Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology

Associate Professor of Surgery

Office: 414-955-1434

Email:  cnclarke@mcw.edu

EOE M/F/D/V

Position Requirements:

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.

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