Chief, Child Neurology

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Wisconsin (CW) are seeking a visionary, innovative, and scholarly leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Child Neurology. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a distinguished pediatric neurology program renowned for treating complex neurological conditions at Wisconsin’s largest children’s hospital. Our Neurosciences Center is the largest and most comprehensive in the state and Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally Recognized Level 4 Epilepsy Center – the only Level 4 freestanding pediatric epilepsy center in the state.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Set the vision and strategy to advance the pediatric neurology program at Wisconsin’s largest children’s hospital.
• Elevate our reputation as a leader in pediatric neurology, striving to develop outstanding clinical programs both regionally and nationally.
• Lead a team of 14 physicians offering the most advanced diagnosis and treatment options with access to state-of-the-art facilities, technology, advanced research and clinical trials.
• Oversee the growth and advancement of high-impact research and quality improvement projects that enhance patient care both locally and nationally.
• Foster an environment that enriches the educational programs for the Child Neurology Residency, Pediatric Neurocritical Care Fellowship, other residents from across the state, and medical students.
• Successfully recruit and retain diverse, talented faculty, and foster their career development.
• Live and work in a vibrant and welcoming metropolis nestled on the picturesque western shore of Lake Michigan; Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest city and a perfect balance of big-city excitement and small-town charm, with an affordable cost of living, easy commutes, and endless opportunities to enjoy life, work, and play!

Candidate Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership experience and a passion for clinical innovation, education and research. Candidates must hold a MD, MD/PhD, DO, or foreign medical equivalent degree, be board certified in Pediatric Neurology (ABP/ABPN) and eligible for full unrestricted licensure to practice in the State of Wisconsin. Scholarly activities should support an appointment at the associate or full professor level.

Procedure for Candidacy

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, should be submitted to Amanda Steffens, CPRP Executive Faculty Recruiter Medical College of Wisconsin via asteffens@mcw.edu.

Division of Pediatric Neurology

Striving to provide the best care for kids, the Medical College of Wisconsin’s (MCW) Division of Child Neurology, Department of Neurology exists as an academic pediatric neurology division to excel in research, teaching, and patient care. Our dedicated team of 14 physicians, ten residents, four physician assistants, five nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals, provide consultative care to children with a wide variety of neurological disorders in a tertiary care setting that includes a dedicated 21-bed pediatric neuroscience unit.

In addition to our neurology specialists, patients benefit from the expertise of pediatric neurosurgeons, pediatric neuropsychologists, pediatric neuroradiologists, pediatric physiatrists, and pediatric anesthesiologists along with our proximity all adult specialties which ensures seamless care as a patient transition from pediatric to adult care. We serve the eastern portion of Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula of Michigan as well as the northern portion of Illinois. We also have patients who travel from across the country and internationally to see our providers.

Education

Faculty and staff are actively engaged in the education and development of the next generation of Clinical and Academic Child Neurologists through our thriving Child Neurology ACGME accredited residency program and our newly created Pediatric Neurocritical Care Fellowship, one of less than a dozen programs nationally offering a similar model of care and clinical expertise. 

Research

Research is a priority for the Child Neurology Division. We benefit from strong and expanding research investments and collaborations with the Children’s Wisconsin Research Institute that represents the most powerful concentration of pediatric research in the region, including nearly 1,000 active clinical studies and approximately $25 million in active extramural grants annually. 

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin is a private, health sciences university dedicated to leadership and excellence in academic medicine.  At the core of everything we do at the MCW is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is the largest private research institution in Wisconsin with >$300 million in grant awards for research, teaching, training, and related purposes. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.  MCW has approximately 6,766 faculty and staff, has the largest physician group in Wisconsin and the 14^th largest physician group practice in the U.S. Approximately 1,730 MCW physicians and 840 nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare practitioners care for more than 450,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital and the Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin.

Children’s Wisconsin

Children’s Wisconsin is the state’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In addition to its reputation for providing the highest quality patient care, Children’s has also been recognized as an employer and community partner, including as a top workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group, or CSG - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2022-2023, CW and CSG had eight specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, and urology. 

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is and Equal Opportunity Employer and 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. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  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.

At Children's Wisconsin, we care for every aspect of a child's health. This includes their physical, social and mental well-being. But our expertise goes beyond medical knowledge. We talk to children in ways they can understand. We create child-friendly environments that put kids at ease. And we provide resources that impact their health at home and at school.

Because when we focus 100% on kids and everything they need to be healthy, we unlock innovation in more ways than you might imagine. That's why innovation means more at Children's Wisconsin.