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Neurologist, Stroke - Assistant Professor

Medical College of Wisconsin
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Apr 10, 2026
The Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a dynamic and board certified / board eligible Neurology Stroke Specialist MD/DO to join our rapidly growing team. MCW/Froedtert Hospital is one of only three Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the state. You will be part of a highly respected group of cerebrovascular specialists who collaborate as part of the Froedtert Acute Stroke Team (FAST), which serves as a large regional referral center for patients with complex stroke. Position Highlights: Top national performer in door-to-needle time Diverse patient population Flexible week by week call schedule with in-house resident coverage. Extensive investments in the Neuroscience Institute ACGME-accredited neurovascular fellowship program, CAST accredited Neurointerventional program, UCNS accredited Neurocritical Care program Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows Participation in clinical research and community engagement Join a team with fellowship-trained stroke Neurologists many also boarded neurocritical and/or neurointerventional care Engage with providers in emergency medicine, neuropsychology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, neuro-imaging, pathology, and ophthalmology Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate Department Highlights The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurology is the largest and most comprehensive Neurology group in the state of Wisconsin, with programs inAdult Neurology,Child Neurology, andNeuropsychologywith more than 70 faculty. Our adult neurologists, diagnose and treat all neurological conditions including stroke, epilepsy, sleep, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders including Parkinson disease, dementia, brain tumors, neuro-ophthalmology, and multiple sclerosis, and neuroimmunological disorders. We work closely with our partners in neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, radiation oncology, neuro-imaging, pathology, and ophthalmology across our missions of clinical, teaching and research. Qualifications Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)from an accredited institution. Board Certified in Neurology Board Certification or eligibility in Vascular Neurology State medical licensure or eligibility to obtain license in the state of Wisconsin. Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist. 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: Jen Van Abel Thibodeau, Physician & APP Recruiter jvathibodeau@mcw.edu #LI-JV1 Medical College of Wisconsin The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. 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