Addiction Medicine Physician with University of Wisconsin

There are two opportunities to join Dr. Randy Brown as a faculty appointee in the Addiction Medicine program at University of Wisconsin. The first position focuses on clinical care, and the second is a tenure track position with a hybrid of clinical and research involvement.

The Addiction Medicine physician will provide care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting for patients with or at-risk of substance abuse use issues. They will additionally provide didactic and clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and other learners, and may engage in research.

Degree and area of specialization: 

• MD/DO
• Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry
• The ideal candidate is also board certified in Addiction Medicine or willing to pursue

Principal Duties:

• Consultation in the inpatient and outpatient settings for patients with or at-risk for substance use issues.
• Engage in prevention as well as treatment of potentially substance-related health issues, such as infectious disease, mental health issues, and other complications.
• Didactic and clinical teaching of fellows, residents, medical students, and other health care trainees.
• Administrative responsibilities for the fellowship as well as policy and protocol development for relevant inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Interest and experience in research preferred.
• Potential opportunity for a VA assignment.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:   

• Successful completion of a fully accredited residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Psychiatry.
• Successful completion of a fully accredited fellowship in Addiction Medicine

OR

• 1,500 Hours of clinical experience in Addiction Medicine during the past five years.
• Experience in detoxification from alcohol and opioids preferred, including experience in treating complex medical conditions in the inpatient setting.
• Candidates for Associate or Full Professor rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW Madison guidelines for appointment and promotion on the tenure track.

License or Certificate:

• Wisconsin medical license is required prior to start date.
• Certified by or eligible for certification by the American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Psychiatry.
• Certified by or eligible for certification by the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
• DATA waiver to prescribe FDA-approved controlled substances to treat substance use disorders; i.e. buprenorphine, is preferred. If waiver is not currently held, openness to pursuing this credential is required.