
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Emergency General Surgery (Egs) Surgeon
Madison, WI
Job Duties:
The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an exceptional surgeon to join the faculty of a dynamic and growing Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery. Our division provides emergency general surgery, trauma, surgical critical care and burn services at UW Health University Hospital, as well as emergency general surgery services and elective general surgery services to the Madison area UW affiliated hospitals. Our division is taking the lead on expanding emergency general surgery service and adding trauma coverage at East Madison Hospital.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to join a well-established group of acute care and general surgeons and expand surgical care throughout the greater Madison area. This position does not require fellowship training in burn, trauma, emergency general surgery, or surgical critical care but surgical critical care board eligibility or certification is preferred.
- Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS), Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
- This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
- This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Required Qualifications:
- Wisconsin Medical license by start date of position.
- Board certification or Board Eligible in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent by appointment start date,
- Completion of a General Residency by the appointment start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will display a willingness and desire to work across a health care system to provide care across the communities we serve.
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.
- For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.
Education:
- MD or DO, or equivalent required
About University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Recognized as an international leader in education, research and service, the School of Medicine and Public Health continues to evolve to meet changing health care needs.From creating academic programs targeting health professional shortage areas to becoming the nation's first school to integrate medicine and public health, the University of Wisconsin consistently strives to be on the forefront of health care innovation through service, science, scholarship and social responsibility. See why we're consistently recognized as an international leader in education, research and service.
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Compensation Details
Compensation: Negotiable, 12 month Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the [campus benefits](https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/%29) webpage and the [SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer](https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0).
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Posted September 5, 2025