Division Chief – General Internal Medicine

Job Duties:

The Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health seeks an exceptional, visionary academic internist to serve a thriving division in the role of Division Chief of General Internal Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity for a full-time Professor or Associate Professor (Academic Clinician) to serve as Division Chief of General Internal Medicine. In this mission-critical and highly influential role, the Division Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership, oversee faculty and staff, and drive the growth of our clinical, educational, and research programs. The Chief will champion the professional development of faculty and, in their concurrent role as Vice Chair for Primary Care in the Department of Medicine, will collaborate closely with leaders in Family Medicine and Pediatrics through the Primary Care Leadership Council. This position also offers the opportunity to teach, mentor, and inspire medical students, residents, and fellows—shaping the next generation of physicians.

The Division of General internal Medicine is comprised of 82 faculty members and 22 advanced practice providers. Faculty in the Division of General Internal Medicine are passionate about medical education, and advancing the health of our population, and many serve as valued mentors in a variety of educational programs dedicated to transforming medicine.

We’re looking for a bold, visionary leader to take the Division to the next level—someone ready to shape the future of primary care for our patients, our state, and the nation. This is your chance to build on an exceptional foundation and lead transformative advances in care delivery, population health, and practice innovation. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with world-class faculty, fostering a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration that inspires new ideas and amplifies impact.

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that values, supports, and invests in interdisciplinary basic, clinical, and population health research—attracting scholars and students from across the globe.

Required Qualifications:

• Wisconsin Medical Licensure required by the start date.
• Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the start date of position. Eligible certifications include American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acknowledged academic physician with demonstrated excellence in advancing clinical care, education, population health, and research.
• Possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism and ability to engage diverse teams to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs.
• Experience in a highly matrixed organization or in a value-based care system.
• For an appointment at Professor rank on Tenure 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 Tenure 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.