Description
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, a part of the UW Department of Surgery, is seeking a dynamic, innovative Cardiothoracic Surgeon who has the leadership and vision to contribute to and build upon the state-of-the-art clinical and research programs at UW Health.
- Candidates with track record of success in maintaining an independent clinical practice with a specialization in surgical treatment of advanced heart failure (mechanical circulatory support and heart/lung transplantation) are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be a critical team member and partner within the Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Close collaboration with the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Heart Failure Cardiology in multidisciplinary program building is expected, in particular centering around the surgical treatment of advanced heart failure. The successful applicant must have a demonstrated interest in clinical practice, research, education and training.
- Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor on the Clinical Health Science (CHS) track, and Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, and Clinical Professor on the Clinical Teaching (CT) Track. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin includes 11 full-time academic faculty who provide a unique multidisciplinary approach to the study, evaluation, and treatment of acquired and congenital cardiovascular and thoracic diseases, including heart and lung transplantation as well as benign and malignant disorders of the thorax. The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery has robust support from 22 APP, 14 certified perfusionists, 3 full-time data managers and a physician-scientist.
The Division proudly provides excellent clinical care across the spectrum of adult and pediatric, cardiovascular and thoracic disease. The three sections of the Division include Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, which treats patients of all ages, and General Thoracic Surgery.
Education within the Division includes a commitment to medical students and General Surgery residents and an ACGME-approved traditional three-year Cardiothoracic residency. The Division also offers a non-accredited fellowship in Thoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support.
Required Qualifications:
- Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
- Board certification or board eligibility from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery is required by the appointment start date.
- Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.
To apply, review the full position details here and select Apply Now. You will be prompted to submit a current CV and a cover letter that covers the following prompts:
- Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin's Department of Surgery as a Cardiac Surgeon.
- Your experience and areas of interest within Adult Cardiac Surgery and highlighting any experience with thoracic transplantation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, short-term support devices, and durable left ventricular assist device implantation.
- Your area(s) of research interest, if any.
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 November 2, 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 choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
KJ Ellis, Faculty Recruiter, kj.ellis@wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Requirements
Board Certified/Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgery
