Description
The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking board-certified or board-eligible emergency medicine physicians to join our nationally recognized academic faculty.
Our faculty positions offer the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, physician-led clinical environment while building a meaningful academic career with clear paths for growth and advancement. We welcome candidates across all subspecialties, with a particular interest in applicants with experience or advanced training in undergraduate and/or graduate medical education, or advanced emergency ultrasound.
Clinical Environment
At UW, emergency physicians work at the center of a large, integrated health system, caring for medically complex patients while shaping the future of the specialty. Faculty deliver exceptional emergency care for more than 110,000 patients each year across diverse practice settings, serving as a trusted resource for communities throughout the Upper Midwest.
Our flagship emergency department (ED) at University Hospital cares for more than 70,000 adult and pediatric patients annually. A 505-bed hospital on UW–Madison’s west campus, University Hospital is a Level I trauma and burn center and one of two academic medical centers in Wisconsin. It has been ranked the state’s No. 1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years and serves as a leading regional referral center.
Additional clinical sites include a high-volume community ED at East Madison Hospital — a 20-bed Level IV Trauma Center and Acute Stroke Ready Hospital that sees approximately 44,000 adult and pediatric patients annually; the five-star William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital; and the pediatric ED at American Family Children’s Hospital, which cares for nearly 18,000 patients each year. Our University Hospital and East Madison Hospital EDs are undergoing major expansions that will open in 2027.
Our robust divisions advance patient care as recognized leaders across the UW Health system in areas such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), critical care, informatics, and prehospital medicine. Our POCUS program is well established, with robust quality assurance processes and strong engagement in global and prehospital settings. The program hosts highly regarded regional POCUS workshops each year and is a respected leader in ultrasound collaboration across the institution.
Academic Environment
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is nationally recognized for excellence in education, research, and service. As the nation’s first combined school of medicine and public health, we are committed to advancing our vision of healthy people and healthy communities. Our dedicated faculty have built a strong reputation across the institution, helping make Emergency Medicine one of the most popular specialties chosen by our students in the Match.
Our three-year accredited residency program, established in 2007, currently has 13 residents per class and will expand to 15 in the next recruitment cycle. We also offer a growing portfolio of competitive fellowship programs accredited by ACGME, SAEM, and EUFAC.
Faculty work closely with medical students, residents, and fellows in a collaborative, supportive environment. Effort is aligned with departmental needs, academic priorities, and individual expertise and career goals. The department invests in faculty through mentorship, leadership development, and advancement opportunities within the school and UW Health.
Scholarly activity is also expected and supported by our nationally competitive research enterprise that translates rigorous science into improved education and patient care. This work is enabled by robust infrastructure — including embedded ED research coordinators, interdisciplinary collaboration across UW–Madison, and institutional support for grant development and dissemination — and strengthened by the university’s more than $1.93 billion annual investment in research and innovation.
Benefits
Compensation and academic rank are commensurate with experience and include a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, CME support, paid parental leave, and relocation assistance.
About the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine
Founded in 2014, the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine has rapidly grown into a nationally recognized academic department dedicated to advancing emergency medicine through rigorous research, comprehensive education and training, and compassionate patient care.
The department supports a three-year ACGME-accredited residency and 10 fellowship programs and has built a research enterprise that is highly competitive for extramural funding. Faculty collaborate across disciplines to address the most complex challenges in emergency care and improve health outcomes for all. Our global and social emergency medicine work extends this impact locally and around the world.
We are equally committed to cultivating a people-first culture that strengthens our teams, supports our communities, and fuels lasting change.
Explore our department at emed.wisc.edu.
About Madison, Wisconsin
Madison offers a balance of professional opportunity and everyday quality of life that consistently ranks among the best in the country. As the home of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the city is anchored by a leading research institution and supported by a robust technology and health care economy. Medscape cited local health systems’ emphasis on resident and attending physician well-being when naming Madison one of the top 10 best cities to practice medicine in 2026.
Madison’s diverse and welcoming population contributes to a vibrant cultural life that extends well beyond the university and clinical settings. Situated among five lakes, our state’s capital provides a scenic, accessible environment enriched by dynamic arts and culinary scenes and year-round outdoor recreation, from lakeside trails to winter sports.
Wisconsin-based physicians and their families benefit from engaged communities, highly regarded schools, and a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas. We invite you to learn more about all that Madison has to offer at visitmadison.com.
Applications
To apply, visit https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/emergency-medicine-physician-assistant-associate-or-full-professor-chs-ct-madison-wisconsin-united-states. For confidential inquiries, contact Manish N. Shah, MD, MPH, professor and chair, at mnshah@medicine.wisc.edu or 608-263-9174.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including those whose experience may not align with every listed qualification.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency and be board-certified or board-eligible through the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Applicants must be eligible for Wisconsin medical licensure and appointment to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health at the rank of assistant professor or higher.
