Division Chief - General Internal Medicine

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. Partnering with UW Health leadership, the UW Health Accountable Care Organization, and primary care colleagues across the system, you will design and implement pioneering models of care, expand our nationally recognized research portfolio, and set a new standard for academic excellence. This role also offers the opportunity to teach, mentor, and inspire medical students, residents, and fellows-shaping the next generation of physicians.

• This position is full-time, 100% FTE

• 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 every four years.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Professor or Associate Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

• This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR10002504; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the Department of Medicine to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

• The Division Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership with responsibility over all aspects of the division's operations across all missions (clinical, teaching, research, and service). The position will assess needs, develop, implement and evaluate strategies to advance strategic priorities in all missions, as well as faculty career progression according to the UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and UW-Madison Appointment and Promotion Criteria.

• The position will promote and support the advancement of a diverse faculty, on all tracks, and a welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff. This position will provide strong leadership in administering all operations directly or through delegation. This position will work collaboratively with Department of Medicine central administration and division administrator, vice chairs and other leaders in the Department of Medicine, and leadership of UW School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Health and its partners.

• The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical patient care as an internist.

• The successful candidate will support increasing the research portfolio within the General Internal Medicine Division with the GIM Associate Chief of Research. Preferred areas include: data sciences, dissemination and implementation science, health services research, community or health equity research to complement research performed in the department and enhance the portfolio of the division.

• The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows and participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the department, UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationships with other faculty members.

School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine.

The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine is the largest department in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin system. We have 11 specialty divisions; approximately 1500 faculty, staff, and learners; extramural grant awards of $95 million (FY24) ranking us 12th in the nation. We are nationally recognized for our residency program (n=125); 23 subspecialty fellowships; and our primary clinical affiliation with UW Health, the integrated health system of UW-Madison.

At the Division of General Internal Medicine, we design and deliver state-of-the-art primary care that empowers people live their healthiest lives. Our expertise spans ambulatory education, population health and the care of patients with complex, chronic diseases. Working in close partnership with our world-class university and exceptional health system, we are innovative, collaborative, and compassionate. We are united by our commitment to excellence and equity-for every patient, every learner, and every member of our community.

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and savings accounts; and retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

• 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).

• 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.

• MD or DO, or equivalent required.

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. Application reviewers will rely on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 19, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse legal or waiver fees. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nicole Lee-Herr, nleeherr@medicine.wisc.edu

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