Chief of Research for General Internal Medicine

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH), Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), a leader in Internal Medicine research, teaching, and service, is seeking an Internal Medicine physician who is a trained health researcher to provide research leadership within the division. The person hired in this position will also conduct research in Internal Medicine in a collaborative environment with opportunities for inter-disciplinary research across multiple UWSMPH departments and institutes, as well as the broader University of Wisconsin campus.

UWSMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Responsibilities:

The Chief of Research for GIM will have responsibilities that include 80% FTE in research, mentoring junior faculty and administration and 20% FTE in clinical care and clinical teaching.

The preferred candidate will have an established record of independent extramural funding, high-impact publications, and a strong national/international reputation. Their research program will be in areas of high relevance for general internal medicine, including, but not limited to, implementation science, health services research or health equity research. In addition to maintaining their own research projects, the preferred candidate will be able to recruit and mentor diverse physician and non-physician GIM research faculty, provide annual reviews and support promotion and tenure activities. The preferred candidate will also support the development of research collaborations with existing GIM, Department of Medicine and other faculty at the UWSMPH. This candidate will also be expected to provide clinical patient care at approved UW Health locations.

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

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of independent federal funding along with significant scholarship and mentorship experience focusing on topics of broad interest within GIM including health services research, health equity research, or implementation science
• A successful track record of collaborating with students, staff, and faculty from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences
• Demonstrated success in a leadership position including working across reporting lines in a large and complex health system
• Fellowship training in health services research, health equity research, implementation science, or epidemiology preferred
  -Appointment will require that candidate meets criteria for the tenure rank at UW-Madison. Additionally, UWSMPH guidelines apply for appointment at full or associate professor rank.

License/Certification:

Required
Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Required
Must be eligible for a WI Medical License