TheDepartment of Surgery at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptionalfellowship trained ReconstructiveMicrosurgeon to join ourDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
We are looking for candidates witha track recordofclinical excellence and academiccontributionsasdemonstratedthrough training and/or practice experience. The Division of Plastic Surgery has a busy microsurgery practice focusing on breast reconstruction lower extremityreconstructionand general reconstruction.
The successful candidate would be a key member of the team and will contribute to thethree academic missions of our division. Clinical Care Education and Research. Experienceand interestinthe full spectrum of breast reconstruction including microvascular breast reconstruction and/or lymphatic surgery is successful candidate will also be involved in research as well as resident and medical student leadership opportunities are available.
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 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.
Research and Scholarly Pursuit
An interest inglobal surgery/global health is essential. Thesuccessful candidate will be criticalto a programwhich focuses on building sustainable surgical care through global surgeryteaching.
The selected finalist will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of research (e.g. basic and translational outcomes or health services research).
Adjustments to dedicated percentages of time can be made based on the selected finalists funding needs and programmatic needs.
Clinical
This position will supportThe Division in its effort tomaintainand grow an existing busy microsurgical practice including breast reconstruction lymphatic surgery lower extremity reconstruction and reconstruction of the abdominal wall and trunk.
Elective and emergency surgical practice will be based primarily at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics with a focus on adult microsurgery and general reconstructive surgery.
Call responsibilities for plastic surgery patients will be shared with divisional colleagues.
Service and Teaching:
Time dedicated to teaching medical students residents and fellows will be equal to a minimum of 5%.
Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Surgery Division of Plastic Surgery
The UW SMPH Division of Plastic Surgery includes 13 full time faculty members 18 integrated plastic surgery residents 2 research fellows 7 advanced practice providers and an administrative staff of 8. The full breadth of plastic surgery clinical care is performed in our division including general reconstruction breast surgery microsurgery pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery gender affirming surgery hand and upper extremity surgery aesthetic surgery and migraine surgery.
The majority of the Divisions clinical care occurs at University Hospital (Level One Trauma Center) American Family Childrens Hospital and the Veterans Administration Hospital with additional services at East Madison Hospital Meriter Hospital and Madison Surgery Center. Faculty participate in robust clinical basic science and translational research and are committed to the education of medical students and residents. Care of adult patients who have sustained craniofacial trauma will be part of the required clinical responsibilities. Additionally the Division has developed and led a successful and sustainable global surgery program and participation is encouraged.
Located on an isthmus between two lakes Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Fresh off being named Livabilitys best U.S. city to live in for 2022 it is the second largest city in the state with a city population of approximately 260000 and regional population of over 1 million.
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 webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer
Wisconsin Medical License by appointment start date.
Board certification or Board Eligible in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent by the appointment start date
Completion of Plastic and Reconstructive Residency training and fellowship training in Microvascular Surgery is required by the start date
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by appointment start date.
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.
MD or DO or equivalent required
To apply for this position please click on the I am a current employee button or I am not a current employee button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload a CV and Cover Letter that details each of the following:
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Your interest in coming to the University of Wisconsin as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
Your experience within Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery including DIEP flap surgical techniquesandlymphaticsurgery.
Your areas of researchinterest ifany.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 8 2026; however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
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