About this role
The Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Neurologist with a specialization in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology to join our esteemed team. This individual will play a vital role in providing expert care, conducting research, and educating future medical professionals. The position also offers a unique opportunity to provide MS care to Veterans through a clinical appointment at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, including a leadership/directorship role within its multidisciplinary MS Regional Specialty Program. This combined academic and federal appointment offers the successful candidate the opportunity to help shape MS care across two highly collaborative health care settings.
Opportunity:
- Diagnose and treat patients with Multiple Sclerosis, ensuring the highest standard of care and personalized treatment plans.
- Provide outpatient MS and neuroimmunology care at both MCW/Froedtert and the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center, with meaningful VA clinical effort available based on the candidate’s interests and the needs of the program.
- VA role will also include a leadership/directorship opportunity within its multidisciplinary MS Regional Specialty Program.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients with MS.
- Conduct clinical research, contribute to ongoing studies, and publish findings in reputable medical journals.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, fostering a culture of education and growth.
- Engage in community outreach and patient education initiatives to raise awareness about MS and its management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
- Be part of one of the largest clinical trial programs in the United States.
- Other duties as assigned by chair or chair designate.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for academic and professional growth
- Supportive work environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Collaboration with a diverse and experienced team of healthcare professionals
- Unique opportunity for a joint academic/VA practice serving both the broader Milwaukee community and Veterans, with substantial VA clinical effort a
- Leadership/directorship opportunity within the VA's multidisciplinary MS Regional Specialty Program.
Department/Division Highlights:
The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurology is the largest and most comprehensive Neurology group in the state of Wisconsin, with programs in Adult Neurology , Child Neurology , and Neuropsychology with more than 70 faculty. Our adult neurologists, diagnose and treat all neurological conditions including stroke, epilepsy, sleep, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders including Parkinson disease, dementia, brain tumors, neuro-ophthalmology, and multiple sclerosis, and neuroimmunological disorders.
We work closely with our partners in neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, radiation oncology, neuro-imaging, pathology, and ophthalmology across our missions of clinical, teaching and research.
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Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification in Neurology.
- Fellowship training in Multiple Sclerosis or extensive experience in MS patient care.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to research and academic excellence.
- Valid medical license and credentials to practice medicine in the state of Wisconsin.
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Jen Van Abel Thibodeau, Physician & APP Recruiter
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Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
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