Internal Medicine Chief Resident

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility Name: Columbia St. Mary's Family Health Center

Schedule: Full-Time

$4,000 CME allowance

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated 4th-Year Internal Medicine Chief Resident to join an innovative, clinician-led team within the Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals network. This unique hybrid role seamlessly blends inpatient and outpatient care, dedicated faculty time, and research to help champion a newly launched Internal Medicine Residency Program.

• Shape the Future of Medicine: Take a foundational role in building and launching a new residency program, directly influencing the administrative operations and structural framework of the ambulatory clinical training site.
• Lead Ambulatory Training: Design, develop, and lead clinical curriculum initiatives across ambulatory, hospitalist, and GME programs, ensuring the highest standards of medical education.
• Mentor the Next Generation: Serve as a premier role model, mentor, and clinical educator for residents, fostering a culture of academic excellence, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
• Deliver Exemplary Care: Manage your own longitudinal patient panel while teaching residents in the clinic setting, demonstrating top-tier diagnostic acumen and interpersonal clinical skills.
• Drive Academic & ACGME Success: Collaborate directly with program leadership to maintain alignment with ACGME accreditation standards, while actively participating in scholarly activities and research.

About The Facility

Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals represent the heart of our Wisconsin network, featuring seven owned hospitals with an average size of 250300 beds and over 40 clinic sites of care. As a premier teaching destination, our hospitals are recognized for renowned service lines in cardiology, neuroscience, oncology, and behavioral health. When you join our GME faculty, you join a supportive, mission-driven community committed to providing personalized, high-quality care to all, especially those most vulnerable.

Why Physicians Choose Milwaukee

Ideally located on the shores of Lake Michigan just 90 miles north of Chicago, Milwaukee is a "Gamma Global City" that offers big-city amenities with small-town convenience.

• Professional Sports & Culture: Home to the Bucks, Brewers, and Packers, alongside the world-class Milwaukee Art Museum and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
• Outdoor & Family Life: Enjoy boating and sailing on Lake Michigan, an extensive county park system, a top-tier zoo, and interactive spots like Discovery World.
• Festivals & Food: Experience Summerfestthe world's largest music festivaland a diverse, world-class culinary scene that satisfies every palate.
• Quality of Life: A culturally diverse, family-oriented community with a high quality of life and a wide range of residential options.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Clinician-Led Culture: Experience a collaborative academic environment where physician engagement is recognized as the key driver of clinical and educational excellence.
• Significant Professional Track: Benefit from clear career advancement, leadership training, and competitive faculty wages within a stable national framework.
• National Reach, Local Autonomy: Collaborate with over 7,000 providers and shared best practices across 1,900 sites of care nationwide.
• Mission-Centered Care: Join a team that answers a high callingdelivering compassionate, personalized healthcare rooted in genuine service.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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