Description
The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks board-certified/eligible emergency medicine physicians to join our nationally recognized and rapidly growing academic faculty.
Faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin offer the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, physician-led clinical environment while building a meaningful academic career, with clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We welcome candidates across all areas of emergency medicine, with particular interest at this time in candidates with experience in advanced emergency ultrasound and/or undergraduate or graduate medical education.
Clinical Environment
The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine provides emergency care for more than 128,000 patients each year across a broad range of clinical settings, serving as a regional resource for patients and communities throughout the Upper Midwest.
Our physicians care for medically complex patients while helping to shape clinical practice across UW Health, the integrated health system affiliated with UW–Madison. UW Health is a leader in bringing emerging technologies into clinical practice — from AI and ambient documentation to predictive analytics and decision support — to support clinicians and improve patient care safely and responsibly.
Located in central Madison, our flagship emergency department (ED) at University Hospital cares for over 70,000 adult and pediatric patients annually. The 505-bed Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and regional burn center is one of two academic medical centers in the state and a leading organ transport hospital nationally. It has been ranked Wisconsin’s No. 1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years and serves as a major referral center for patients with complex, high-acuity illness and injury.
Faculty also practice across several distinct clinical environments. East Madison Hospital is home to a high-volume, 20-bed community ED that cares for 44,000 adult and pediatric patients annually and is designated as a Level IV Trauma Center and Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. Additional sites include the five-star William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and the Pediatric ED at American Family Children’s Hospital, where nearly 18,000 children each year receive specialized, family-centered emergency care. The department is also the home of UW Health Med Flight, one of the few air medical services in the United States to fly with a physician on every transport.
Major expansions of the University Hospital and East Madison Hospital EDs are underway, with new clinical space scheduled to open in late 2026 and early 2027.
This breadth of practice gives faculty experience across academic referral, community, pediatric, and Veterans emergency care within a single department and health system.
Department Divisions
Our divisions and programs advance emergency care through expertise in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), critical care, informatics and AI, pediatrics, simulation, global and social emergency medicine, and prehospital medicine.
The Ultrasound Division integrates POCUS broadly into clinical care, supported by robust quality assurance, advanced education, and active global and prehospital programs. Faculty lead highly regarded regional POCUS workshops, advance ultrasound practice and education across UW Health, and hold national leadership roles with organizations including SCUF and EUFAC.
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 process.
Our three-year accredited residency program, established in 2007, currently recruits 15 residents per class. 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 health system.
Scholarly activity is expected and well supported through our nationally competitive research program, which focuses on turning strong science into better education and patient care. Faculty benefit from dedicated ED research coordinators, collaboration across UW–Madison, support for grant development and sharing results, and the university’s more than $1.9 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.
