Advanced Congenital Interventional Cardiology Fellow

Position Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Division.  We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. 

Position Highlights:

• Through the Forward Pediatric Alliance (FPA), a collaborative partnership between the Herma Heart Institute at Children's Wisconsin and UW Health Kids/American Family Children's Hospital, fellows benefit from two vibrant academic medical centers. The combined program includes five interventional cardiologists representing five distinct training backgrounds, providing a diverse and comprehensive educational experience, as well as a combined annual catheterization volume of approximately 650-700 cases.

• This position will be based primarily at Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee. However, the fellow will be credentialed at both sites, allowing participation in catheterization procedures at the affiliated University of Wisconsin site in Madison (American Family Children's Hospital) and expanding exposure to a broader range of procedures and practice approaches.

• Clinical experience in the Children's Wisconsin catheterization laboratory is anticipated to average approximately three days per week.

• Additional catheterization laboratory experience in Madison is anticipated to average approximately one day per week. This experience may be tailored and expanded to accommodate particularly educational or complex cases, as agreed upon by the fellow and supervising physicians.

• Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in a weekly pediatric cardiology continuity clinic, supported by nursing staff, with independent responsibility for the management of general cardiology patients and progressive responsibility for the care of pre- and post-catheterization patients under the supervision of the attending interventional cardiologist.

• Current staffing includes a highly experienced physician assistant who is proficient in many of the clinical and procedural responsibilities assumed by the advanced interventional fellow and serves as an additional educational and clinical resource.

• Fellows will present cases and participate in weekly clinical care conferences and other multidisciplinary conferences as appropriate. They will also have opportunities to mentor general cardiology fellows in case preparation and presentation.

• Fellows will assist with after-hours cases, averaging approximately two times per week, and will be expected to remain available for emergent catheterization cases during off-hours based on a mutually agreed-upon schedule with the supervising team. Given the rarity and educational value of these cases, frequent participation is strongly encouraged. No general pediatric cardiology call responsibilities are anticipated during the fellowship year.

• Fellows are expected to develop and complete a scholarly project during the fellowship year. This project should result in submission of one or more abstracts to national scientific meetings and, ideally, form the basis for future peer-reviewed publication

• Provide bedside and formal education to the students of the campus (whether medical students, residents or fellows) as deemed necessary by the supervising cardiology team

• Other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Schedule:

• 1.0 FTE

• Call ratio as described above

• Salaried (Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights:

The successful candidate will join a well-established, Advanced Congenital Interventional Cardiology team that includes five experienced congenital interventional cardiologists and a nurse practitioner along with a dedicated congenital cath team supporting two labs. This collaborative environment supports high-quality clinical care, programmatic growth, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

In addition to Congenital Interventional responsibilities, the candidate will be integrated into the Pediatric Cardiology Division within the Herma Heart Institute (HHI). Pediatric clinical roles and responsibilities will be tailored to the candidate’s interests, training background, and institutional needs. The HHI represents one of the largest and most comprehensive congenital heart programs in the region, comprising three congenital heart surgeons, 30 pediatric and adult congenital cardiologists, eight pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, 11 pediatric intensivists, 22 advanced practice providers, and a total workforce exceeding 300 members.

The HHI also has a strong academic and research mission, with eight research-intensive principal investigators leading multiple active NIH-funded and equivalent projects, as well as a robust quality and outcomes program. Research activities are supported through the Children’s Research Institute of Children’s Wisconsin. In 2025, the HHI received more than $58 million in endowed funds through partnership with the Children’s Wisconsin Foundation to support research, education, and clinical innovation, with a strategic emphasis on precision medicine and tissue engineering related to congenital heart disease.

Through the Forward Pediatric Alliance (FPA)—a collaborative partnership between the Herma Heart Institute at Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health Kids/American Family Children’s Hospital—the program benefits from a strong regional network and meaningful opportunities for cross-institutional clinical, educational, and research collaboration.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching, and cutting-edge basic, clinical, and translational research.

Qualifications:

• Medical/Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, PsyD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

• Board certification (or eligibility) in Pediatric Cardiology.

• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.

• Rank will be instructor.

Why MCW?

• MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. 

• Protected Academic time. 

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution. 

• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences. 

• As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!

Organizational Overview

Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group

Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (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 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology.  With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.

Procedure for Candidacy  

To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:

Mikaela Messerschmidt - Physician & APP Recruiter

[email protected] 

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