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The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine invites applications for fellowship-trained candidates for the position of
Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM)
at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW). This faculty leadership opportunity advances and implements the clinical and advocacy goals of the institution for pediatric emergency medicine, while contributing to educational, academic, and research goals. The successful candidate will aid in policy and guideline development in collaboration with PEM and institutional partners, and will strive for continual improvement in patient outcomes through departmental quality and patient experience efforts. In addition to clinical service, academic responsibilities include teaching multiple levels of learners and advancing the science of pediatric emergency medicine. Our faculty benefit from mentorship and peer support, dedicated administrative support, and collaborative partnerships with ED Nursing, the UW Department of Pediatrics, and institutional leadership. The Chief Medical Officer for American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) & UW Health Kids is a member of our PEM faculty, strengthening connections between clinical leadership and front-line care. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for physician leadership with potential for progression into future leadership roles within the department, hospital, or health system. Teaching & Service Responsibilities
All faculty have teaching responsibilities supporting resident and fellow trainees, as well as undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Faculty also participate in service and social emergency medicine activities in support of clinical, scholarly, and advocacy missions. Distribution of effort will be determined according to service needs, academic priorities, and the candidate’s expertise and career goals. Benefits
A competitive salary and rank commensurate with qualifications, relocation assistance, professional CME allowance, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plan are included. The department is committed to mentoring experiences for faculty and learners and offers opportunities for career development. Position Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, be board certified through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), and meet requirements for and obtain a Wisconsin medical license and clinical privileges in pediatric emergency medicine at UW Health. The successful candidate must qualify for a full-time academic faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher in the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. They must be team leaders who foster a culture of excellence and professional satisfaction among faculty and the broader pediatric emergency medicine health care team. About the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
The Division provides compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based emergency care to children from across the upper Midwest. Clinical care is delivered at an 11-bed pediatric emergency department at AFCH, a nationally ranked, 111-bed facility — soon to be 133 inpatient beds with an expanded PICU and Cardiac ICU opening in 2027 — with comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical specialties. AFCH is a Level I Pediatric Trauma and Burn Center with Level IIV NICU and PICU facilities supported 24/7 by in-house faculty from pediatric anesthesiology, critical care, and neonatology. The pediatric ED cares for 17,000+ pediatric patients annually. Our PEM faculty work with residents from pediatric and emergency medicine residencies, as well as with UW School of Medicine and Public Health medical students. A dedicated team of pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, 24/7 child life, pharmacy, and social work services support the department, along with transport teams. Faculty hold leadership roles impacting pediatric care across the health care system and lead local and regional initiatives and research in pediatric readiness, prehospital care for children, substance abuse, and child sex trafficking. About the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine
Since 2014, the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine has grown into a nationally recognized, top-tier academic department. We advance the specialty through clinical care, medical education, research, advocacy, and community engagement. We deliver high-quality care to patients across the upper Midwest with state-of-the-art clinical facilities and several robust clinical programs including critical care, ultrasound, and prehospital medicine. We engage in global emergency medicine initiatives and train the next generation of emergency physicians and clinician-scientists through our residency and multiple fellowship programs. Our research enterprise supports federally funded physician-scientists and collaboration across UW–Madison, with active programs in basic, clinical, and public health science. We invite you to join our group of more than 60 academic faculty dedicated to addressing barriers to health and fostering belonging and engagement. Visit emed.wisc.edu to learn more about our mission, our people, and the Wisconsin Experience. About Madison, Wisconsin
UW–Madison is located in Wisconsin’s vibrant capital, an isthmus city between two large lakes. The greater metropolitan area offers outdoor recreation year-round, along with arts, culinary, education, and technology hubs. Madison was named one of the 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S. by Outside magazine. Wisconsin was recognized by Medscape in 2024 as the best state to practice medicine. Learn more at visitmadison.com. Applications
To learn more about this opportunity, please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Manish Shah at the contact information below. Official applications must be submitted through the UW–Madison Jobs website at the following link: jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/pediatric-emergency-medicine-physician-assistant-associate-or-full-professor-chs-ct-madison-wisconsin-united-states. Manish N. Shah, MD, MPH Professor and Chair The Azita G. Hamedani Distinguished Chair of Emergency Medicine BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health | UW Health mnshah@medicine.wisc.edu 608-263-9174 At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. If this faculty position excites you but your experience may not align with all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply or reach out to discuss the opportunity. You may be just the right candidate.
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The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine invites applications for fellowship-trained candidates for the position of
Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM)
at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW). This faculty leadership opportunity advances and implements the clinical and advocacy goals of the institution for pediatric emergency medicine, while contributing to educational, academic, and research goals. The successful candidate will aid in policy and guideline development in collaboration with PEM and institutional partners, and will strive for continual improvement in patient outcomes through departmental quality and patient experience efforts. In addition to clinical service, academic responsibilities include teaching multiple levels of learners and advancing the science of pediatric emergency medicine. Our faculty benefit from mentorship and peer support, dedicated administrative support, and collaborative partnerships with ED Nursing, the UW Department of Pediatrics, and institutional leadership. The Chief Medical Officer for American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) & UW Health Kids is a member of our PEM faculty, strengthening connections between clinical leadership and front-line care. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for physician leadership with potential for progression into future leadership roles within the department, hospital, or health system. Teaching & Service Responsibilities
All faculty have teaching responsibilities supporting resident and fellow trainees, as well as undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Faculty also participate in service and social emergency medicine activities in support of clinical, scholarly, and advocacy missions. Distribution of effort will be determined according to service needs, academic priorities, and the candidate’s expertise and career goals. Benefits
A competitive salary and rank commensurate with qualifications, relocation assistance, professional CME allowance, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plan are included. The department is committed to mentoring experiences for faculty and learners and offers opportunities for career development. Position Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, be board certified through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), and meet requirements for and obtain a Wisconsin medical license and clinical privileges in pediatric emergency medicine at UW Health. The successful candidate must qualify for a full-time academic faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher in the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. They must be team leaders who foster a culture of excellence and professional satisfaction among faculty and the broader pediatric emergency medicine health care team. About the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
The Division provides compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based emergency care to children from across the upper Midwest. Clinical care is delivered at an 11-bed pediatric emergency department at AFCH, a nationally ranked, 111-bed facility — soon to be 133 inpatient beds with an expanded PICU and Cardiac ICU opening in 2027 — with comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical specialties. AFCH is a Level I Pediatric Trauma and Burn Center with Level IIV NICU and PICU facilities supported 24/7 by in-house faculty from pediatric anesthesiology, critical care, and neonatology. The pediatric ED cares for 17,000+ pediatric patients annually. Our PEM faculty work with residents from pediatric and emergency medicine residencies, as well as with UW School of Medicine and Public Health medical students. A dedicated team of pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, 24/7 child life, pharmacy, and social work services support the department, along with transport teams. Faculty hold leadership roles impacting pediatric care across the health care system and lead local and regional initiatives and research in pediatric readiness, prehospital care for children, substance abuse, and child sex trafficking. About the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine
Since 2014, the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine has grown into a nationally recognized, top-tier academic department. We advance the specialty through clinical care, medical education, research, advocacy, and community engagement. We deliver high-quality care to patients across the upper Midwest with state-of-the-art clinical facilities and several robust clinical programs including critical care, ultrasound, and prehospital medicine. We engage in global emergency medicine initiatives and train the next generation of emergency physicians and clinician-scientists through our residency and multiple fellowship programs. Our research enterprise supports federally funded physician-scientists and collaboration across UW–Madison, with active programs in basic, clinical, and public health science. We invite you to join our group of more than 60 academic faculty dedicated to addressing barriers to health and fostering belonging and engagement. Visit emed.wisc.edu to learn more about our mission, our people, and the Wisconsin Experience. About Madison, Wisconsin
UW–Madison is located in Wisconsin’s vibrant capital, an isthmus city between two large lakes. The greater metropolitan area offers outdoor recreation year-round, along with arts, culinary, education, and technology hubs. Madison was named one of the 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S. by Outside magazine. Wisconsin was recognized by Medscape in 2024 as the best state to practice medicine. Learn more at visitmadison.com. Applications
To learn more about this opportunity, please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Manish Shah at the contact information below. Official applications must be submitted through the UW–Madison Jobs website at the following link: jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/pediatric-emergency-medicine-physician-assistant-associate-or-full-professor-chs-ct-madison-wisconsin-united-states. Manish N. Shah, MD, MPH Professor and Chair The Azita G. Hamedani Distinguished Chair of Emergency Medicine BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health | UW Health mnshah@medicine.wisc.edu 608-263-9174 At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. If this faculty position excites you but your experience may not align with all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply or reach out to discuss the opportunity. You may be just the right candidate.
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