Anesthesiology Residency Program Director

Position Description:

Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology is currently searching for a Residency Program Director to oversee our program which consists of 60 Residents and 30 Fellows. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and a track record of program building. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to take the next step in their career into a leadership opportunity with a great institution that supports professional development and growth.

Consistent with the description by the ACGME of the role of program directors, the Residency Program Director of the Anesthesiology Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin will be responsible for the entirety of the residency program and all departmental fellowship programs. He/she will have authority and accountability for the overall program, including, but not limited to, compliance with all applicable program requirements.

Program Director Roles and Responsibilities:

As the leader of the program, the Program Director must serve as a role model to residents in addition to fulfilling the technical aspects of the role. As residents are expected to demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect for others, they must be able to look to the program director as an exemplar. It is of utmost importance, therefore, that the program director model outstanding professionalism, high quality patient care, educational excellence, and a scholarly approach to work. The program director creates an environment where respectful discussion is welcome, with the goal of continued improvement of the educational experience.

The program director will have responsibility, authority, and accountability for: administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; resident recruitment and selection, evaluation, and promotion of residents, and disciplinary action; supervision of residents; and resident education in the context of patient care. As such, the program director will have the salary support required to devote 40 percent of his or her time to the administration of the program and will spend the other 60 percent of their time on clinical and/or research efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct the program consistent with the needs of the community, the missions of Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) and the missions of the program.
• Particularly the program will focus on improving the health of the public, with the goal of addressing the needs and health disparities of our community.
• Maintain a learning environment conducive to educating the residents in each of the ACGME Competency domains.
• Establish a leadership team to assist in the accomplishment of program goals. The leadership team may include physician and non-physician personnel with varying levels of education, training, and experience.
• Develop and oversee a process to evaluate program faculty members’ participation in the residency program education.
• Approve program faculty members who effectively role model the Core Competencies for participation in the residency program education at all sites and remove faculty members who do not meet the standards of the clinical learning environment.
• Remove residents from supervising interactions and/or learning environments that do not meet the standards of the program.
• Develop the rotational schedule for each resident and ensure that all residents in the program have similar experiences in the residency.
• Ensure that residents meet the required number of cases in each subspecialty.
• Submit accurate and complete information required and requested by the ABA, the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME
• Provide the ABA with information related to the resident’s eligibility for the board examinations.
• Provide a learning and working environment in which residents have the opportunity to raise concerns and provide feedback in a confidential manner as appropriate, without fear of intimidation or retaliation.
• Ensure the program’s compliance with the Froedtert Hospital and MCWAH policies and procedures related to grievances and due process.
• Ensure the program’s compliance with the Froedtert Hospital and MCWAH policies and procedures for due process when action is taken to suspend or dismiss, not to promote, or not to renew the appointment of a resident.
• Understand the Froedtert Hospital and MCWAH policies and procedures and will ensure they are followed by the program’s leadership, faculty members, support personnel, and residents.
• Ensure the program’s compliance with the Froedtert Hospital and MCWAH policies and procedures on employment and non-discrimination.
• Document verification of program completion for all graduating residents within 30 days.
• Provide verification of an individual resident’s completion upon the resident’s request, within 30 days; and obtain review and approval of MCWAH’s DIO before submitting information or requests to the ACGME.

Position Highlights

As the Residency Program Director you will enjoy:

• An excellent benefits package including: generous paid time off, CME paid time and reimbursement, an outstanding 8% employer matched 403b retirement benefit, and tuition re-imbursement for college-age children.
• A competitive salary
• A robust leadership training program that is supported both institutionally and departmentally through faculty development opportunities. 

Department of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology at MCW includes 120 clinical faculty members, 10 active research faculty members, 66 residents and 17 fellows in pediatric anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, critical care, regional acute pain and pain medicine. Affiliated clinical sites include Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW), Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph’s Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital, and several ambulatory surgery centers in SE Wisconsin. The Department also staffs the VAMC surgical ICU and the Cardiovascular ICU at Froedtert. The faculty provides more than 63,000 anesthetics annually in more than 100 anesthetizing locations on any given day, considering all affiliate hospitals, operating rooms, and out-of-the-OR locations.

Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood CResearch Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
MCWAH is a free-standing, non-profit corporation established in 1980 to facilitate the administration of graduate medical education (GME) programs conducted jointly by the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and 10 health care institutions in Wisconsin. Kenneth B. Simons, MD is the Executive Director and Designated Institutional Official (DIO) of MCWAH and the Sr. Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education and Accreditation, MCW.

The MCWAH office has two primary functions:

• Manage the MCWAH corporation that employs housestaff (residents and fellows) while enrolled in GME programs and
• Oversee the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited GME programs.

Living in Milwaukee
Nestled along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, about 90 minutes from Chicago, IL, Milwaukee is the perfect mid-sized city. Home to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival and many ethnic festivals throughout the summer, it’s no wonder Milwaukee was recently voted one of the top 3 Up-and-Coming places to live by US News. There is something for everyone in Milwaukee; you can experience old world charm, diverse cultures, historic neighborhoods, great schools, a favorable cost of living and it's a great place to raise a family.

For sports fans there is always something exciting to do, like cheering on one of the many professional sports teams which include the Bucks (NBA), Brewers (MLB\NL), Packers (NFL), Wave (MISL), Admirals (AHL) or Milwaukee Iron (AFL). Visit one of our many culture centers including, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts which hosts the Milwaukee Ballet as well as several Broadway shows each year, and the Milwaukee Art Museum which includes the first Santiago Calatrava-designed building in the United States.

MCW is committed to helping to address recognized inequities in the Milwaukee community. As such we are committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to maintain and enrich our ability to provide culturally competent care for patients of diverse ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds and support residents and students of similarly diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a letter of interest with career objectives to:

Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing
MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Nominations and applications, including a curriculum vitae and cover letter stating qualifications and your interest in the role, may be submitted to:       [email protected]  

Becky Trujillo, Sr Physician Recruiter
Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Leading a program requires knowledge and skills that are established during residency and subsequently further developed through academic faculty positions and smaller administrative roles. The Program Director will have completed his or her residency and fellowship at three years before assuming this role. The time period from completion of residency until becoming program director allows cultivation of leadership abilities and professional maturation.

Strong leaders arise through diverse pathways. These areas of expertise are important when identifying and appointing a program director. The choice of a program director should be informed by the mission of the program and the needs of the community.

A program director is a role model for faculty members, residents and staff. The program director must participate in clinical activity consistent with the specialty. This activity will allow the program director to role model the Core Competencies for the faculty members and residents.

The successful individual will have at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience; will have current certification in by the American Board of Anesthesiology, current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment; and, must include ongoing clinical activity. 

The Program Director will continue to demonstrate ongoing academic achievements in anesthesiology, including publications, the development of educational programs, and the conduct of research.

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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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