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The Division of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon with an interest in Pediatric Plastic Surgery to join our vibrant Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The successful candidate will have a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. The Division of Plastic Surgery leads multi-disciplinary programs in Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies, Craniosynostosis, Brachial Plexus, Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies, Spasticity, and Congenital Extremity Anomalies with colleagues from diverse specialties throughout our growing Children's Hospital.

The position will be based at the American Family Children's Hospital, where the division treats patients across the breadth of pediatric plastic surgery including cleft, craniofacial surgery, pediatric hand, brachial plexus, pediatric microsurgery, adolescent breast surgery, congenital nevi, birthmarks and vascular anomalies, and ear reconstruction.

The American Family Children's Hospital is attached to the University Hospital, where an adult plastic

surgical practice within the candidate's areas of experience and interest will be supported.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor, on the Clinical Health Science (CHS) track.

• 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 and every four years.

• Clinical Care: Time dedicated to clinical responsibilities will be equal to 75%

• 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.

• Research: 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.

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 for adults and children 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 Division's clinical care occurs at University Hospital (Level One Trauma Center), American Family Children's 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.

The University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery is one of the leading surgical programs in the nation, excelling in patient care, surgical education, and surgical research. We are composed of more than 130 full-time faculty across 10 divisions and nearly 200 additional staff who support our mission. Our surgeons perform almost 20,000 operations per year for pediatric and adult patients. Training the next generation of surgeons and clinician-scientists is integral in our department, with more than 100 residents and fellows trained each year. The department is consistently among the top surgery programs with extramural research funding, ranking seventh nationally in NIH funding over the last 10 years.

Life in the city of Madison. Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Fresh off being named Livability's best U.S. city to live in for 2022, it is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 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 a pediatric plastic surgery subspecialty (e.g., craniofacial, pediatrics plastic 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.

• An interest in research, and/or an interest in global surgery is preferable.

• 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:

• Your interest in the position of Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at the University of

• Your experience and areas of interest within Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, including Pediatric Plastic Surgery and if applicable: Gender Affirming Facial Surgery, Adult Reconstructive and Facial Trauma.

• If applicable, interests in research and/or Global Surgery

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 8, 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 you for your legal or waiver fees.

KJ Ellis, kj.ellis@wisc.edu, 608-264-3004

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