Position Summary:

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine seeks a cardiovascular physician-scientist to lead MCW’s Cardiovascular Digital Health and AI Initiative. The individual will develop an innovative research program focused on digital health and the application of machine learning models to improve the diagnosis and delivery of cardiovascular care. This initiative will bring together clinical, computational, and engineering expertise to translate innovation into improved cardiovascular health across Wisconsin.

Candidates from any subspecialty within cardiology are welcome. A generous start-up package will be provided to support the individual’s research program and leadership of the initiative. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Highlights:

• Lead the scientific direction and development of MCW’s Cardiovascular Digital Health and AI Initiative, with initial emphasis on digital biomarkers and virtual care.
• Develop and validate machine learning models using cardiovascular imaging, ECG, hemodynamic, wearable, smartphone, and clinical data to improve disease detection, risk assessment, and care delivery.
• Lead prospective studies that assess clinical utility, patient outcomes, and integration of digital tools into clinical workflows, including their performance across diverse patient populations.
• Build collaborations among cardiovascular clinicians, data scientists, software and machine learning engineers, and regional academic partners.
• Establish an externally funded research program and advance scholarly publications, translational platforms, intellectual property, and appropriate industry collaborations.
• Mentor fellows, residents, students, and research trainees in cardiovascular digital health and AI.
• Provide inpatient and/or outpatient cardiovascular care aligned with the individual’s subspecialty and academic responsibilities. 

Schedule:

• Full time, 1.0 FTE.
• Clinical effort and call responsibilities will be aligned with subspecialty practice and research and initiative leadership responsibilities.

Department and Division Highlights:

• Comprehensive academic cardiovascular practice with over 65 cardiologists and 40 advanced practice providers.
• Strong clinical programs in structural heart disease, advanced heart failure and transplantation, electrophysiology, cardiovascular imaging, and adult congenital heart disease.
• Advanced CT, MRI, nuclear, PET, and echocardiographic capabilities, with opportunities to connect clinical phenotyping to digital and computational research.
• An established Cardiovascular Research Center and multidisciplinary environment for translational research, clinical trials, program development, and education.
• An initiative designed to connect clinical investigators with engineering and computational collaborators, develop shared research infrastructure, and support pilot projects and trainee development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Wisconsin; ACLS certification and DEA registration as required for clinical practice.
• Demonstrated research experience in cardiovascular digital health, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a closely related field, with evidence of scholarly productivity.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary collaborations and develop an independent or team-based externally funded research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and validating machine learning models or digital health technologies and evaluating their application in clinical care.
• A record of research funding, program building, mentorship, or successful translation of innovation into clinical practice, appropriate to career stage.

Procedure for Candidacy:

To submit your application, please visit MCW Careers: Cardiovascular Physician-Scientist in Digital Health & AI | Faculty (Open Rank) for more information, and to apply. You will create a candidate profile & home account, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and a cover letter describing your qualifications, research interests, and vision for leading MCW’s Cardiovascular Digital Health and AI Initiative. References will be requested at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the applicant’s consent. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Gina Haldiman,
Sr. Physician Recruiter
rhaldiman@mcw.edu