Description
The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine invites applications from fellowship-trained candidates for the position of Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW).
This exceptional faculty leadership opportunity will be responsible for advancing and implementing the clinical and advocacy goals of the institution for pediatric emergency medicine, while partnering in the achievement of its educational, academic, and research goals. The successful candidate will aid in policy and guideline development in collaboration with PEM and institutional partners while ensuring continual improvement in patient outcomes through departmental quality and patient experience efforts. In addition to clinical service, academic responsibilities for the PEM Medical Director role will include teaching multiple levels of learners, as well as advancing the science of pediatric emergency medicine.
Our faculty benefit from individual mentorship and peer support, dedicated administrative support, and collaborative partnerships with ED Nursing, the UW Department of Pediatrics, and institutional leadership. Notably, the Chief Medical Officer for American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) & UW Health Kids is a member of our PEM faculty, further strengthening connections between clinical leadership and front-line care.
This position is an outstanding opportunity for a physician leader seeking continued career development and the 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 our clinical, scholarly, and service missions. Distribution of effort will be determined in accordance with 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 also invested in fostering meaningful mentoring experiences for its faculty and learners and offers considerable opportunities for career development.
About the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine provides compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based emergency care to children from across the upper Midwest. Clinical care is primarily delivered at a dedicated 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 to care for children and families with complex needs. AFCH is a busy Level l Pediatric Trauma and Burn Center with Level lV 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, many with high acuity. Our eleven fellowship-trained PEM faculty work closely with trainees from pediatric and emergency medicine residencies, as well as with medical students at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health — a recognized international, national, and statewide leader in education, research, advocacy, and service. A dedicated team of specialized pediatric nurses and respiratory therapists also staff the pediatric ED alongside 24/7 child life, pharmacy, and social work services, with the department having strong, collaborative relationships with pediatric/neonatal critical care transport teams.
Our faculty hold leadership roles impacting pediatric care across the health care system. They also 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 our founding in 2014, the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine has become a nationally recognized, top-tier academic department of emergency medicine. We strive to advance our specialty and to improve the health and well-being of our patients through leadership in clinical care, medical education, research, advocacy, and community engagement.
We deliver high-quality care to patients from the upper Midwest through state-of-the-art clinical facilities and services and robust clinical programs including critical care, ultrasound, and prehospital medicine. We also engage communities and health systems abroad through global emergency medicine initiatives. Integral to our mission is training the next generation of emergency physicians and clinician-scientists through our three-year, ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency and nine fellowship training programs — several with ACGME accreditation or SAEM certification.
Our research enterprise performs high-impact emergency care research and has been highly competitive for extramural funding since its founding. We strongly support the development of federally funded physician-scientists who are dedicated to generating new knowledge and advancing health care. Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist across UW–Madison, with active programs in basic, clinical, and public health science.
We invite you to join our forward-focused group of more than 60 academic faculty who are deeply committed to identifying and addressing barriers to health and to fostering belonging and engagement in all aspects of our work. 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 iconic isthmus city set between the two largest of five sparkling lakes. The greater metropolitan area boasts beautiful scenery and plentiful outdoor adventure year-round, as well as dynamic arts, culinary, education and technology hubs. Madison was recently named one of the 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S. by Outside magazine and is a great place to live and work for both individuals and families. Wisconsin was also recognized by Medscape in 2024 as the best state to practice medicine.
Learn more about all that you can experience in Madison at visitmadison.com.
Applications
To learn more about this opportunity, please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Manish Shah at his contact information below. Official applications must be submitted through the UW–Madison Jobs website at https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/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
[email protected]
(608) 263-9174
At the University of Wisconsin, we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self. If this faculty position excites you but feel that your experience may not directly align with all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply or reach out to us to discuss the opportunity. You may be just the right candidate.
Requirements
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 will strive to cultivate a culture of excellence and professional satisfaction among faculty and the broader pediatric emergency medicine health care team.
