Chief, Division of Adolescent Medicine

Position Description:

The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Childrens Wisconsin (CW) is thrilled to announce we are seeking a visionary innovative and scholarly leader to serve Chief of the Division of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Why Join Us

• Lead a dedicated team focused on advancing the health and well-being of children and their families.
• Drive the growth and strategic development of the Division of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine while providing impactful leadership in mentorship through our dynamic fellowship program.
• Collaborate with the Adolescent Medicine faculty to shape and elevate our core missions: clinical care education research and community service.
• Partner with faculty in clinical practices at Childrens Wisconsin in collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin to deliver exceptional care to children and families while leading alongside some of the worlds top pediatric doctors advanced practice providers and scientists.
• Lead and foster mentorship and research initiatives in an academic environment within one of the nations premier medical institutions.
• Collaborate and expand Community Youth-serving agencies Our program has existing partnerships with local organizations to care support and empower youth. Notable partnerships include:
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital A collaborative partner in providing behavioral health services and specialized care for adolescent eating disorders
  • Milwaukee County/Youth Detention Center Supporting youth in detention
  • Local Public Schools Providing community-based youth support and education
  • Health Department Supports the provision of reproductive health services to detained youth
  • State of Wisconsin Assists in support for reproductive health initiatives
• Our program excels in providing multidisciplinary care across diverse settings and continuity of care.

The ideal candidate

• Will define the vision and strategy to drive programmatic excellence aligning with the clinical research education and community engagement missions of Childrens Wisconsin Hospital Childrens Specialty Group and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

• Thrive in a collaborative matrixed and complex environment working effectively across diverse teams and provide leadership in a complex multi-faceted university or academic medical center.

• Foster a culture of inclusion accountability and professionalism across the organization while overseeing the Divisions finances responsibly.
• Recruit retain and support the development of a diverse and talented faculty promoting their career growth.

As a key member of the Department of Pediatrics senior leadership team the Chief will be instrumental in expanding the division and cultivating new clinical and research collaborations across departments and institutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong passion for the mission and vision of the Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Division with a proven record of leadership collaboration and scholarly achievement. Relevant clinical expertise and leadership success are essential.

About the Division of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine

Our division is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of adolescents through high-quality outpatient care at multiple clinical locations throughout Milwaukee. We are developing innovative programs to increase access to essential prevention services and medical care with a focus on addressing both physical and psychosocial needs to ensure a healthier more productive future for young people. Our team excels in providing specialized care for individuals with eating disorders hormonal regulation reproductive health and the unique needs of incarcerated adolescents and young adults. Moving forward we are focused on expanding our outreach into the community and enhancing our practice to include substance abuse counseling and treatment.

We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of adolescents by providing high-quality outpatient care across multiple clinical sites in Milwaukee. Our focus is on developing innovative programs that improve access to prevention services and medical care addressing both medical and psychosocial needs to promote healthier more productive futures. Key strengths of our adolescent medicine team include expertise in managing eating disorders hormonal regulation reproductive care and supporting incarcerated adolescents and young adults. Looking ahead we are eager to expand our outreach into the community and broaden our services to include substance abuse counseling and treatment.

About the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the worlds top scientists and clinicians inspired students and invested communities we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

As a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians scientists pharmacists and health professionals MCW is home to more than 1500 students in the Medical Graduate and Pharmacy Schools and over 900 physicians in residency and fellowship programs. Approximately 1650 physicians 750 nurse practitioners physician assistants and other healthcare practitioners care for approximately 521000 patients of all ages annually.

Medical College of Wisconsin Childrens Wisconsin & Childrens Specialty Group

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the worlds top scientists and clinicians inspired students and invested communities we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. Childrens Wisconsin (CW) was ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation and No. 1 in Wisconsin. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers CW and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Childrens Specialty Group (CSG) are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care. CSG providers had 220000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites 67000 emergency department/trauma center visits and over-25 CW had eight specialties ranked byUS News & World Report including neurology and neurosurgery. CW is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care featuring a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence a 72-bed Level IV NICU and a 72-bed state-of-the-art PICU.

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications experience and skills:

• MD DO or foreign medical equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited Pediatric or Medicine/Pediatric residency program
• Fellowship-trained and Board Certified in Adolescent Medicine
• Eligibility for unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin
• Proven ability to cultivate a highly collaborative academic environment
• Demonstrated experience in medical education and administration with strong evidence of leadership and administrative capabilities including emotional intelligence organizational skills and the ability to lead effectively.

Application Process

All interactions will remain confidential and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications including current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role may be submitted to:

Becky Trujillo Sr Physician Recruiter