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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, a leader in delivering the most advanced medical technologies and comprehensive health care services available, is seeking BC/BE Gastroenterologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of GI conditions. Join us in transforming health care and connecting communities to the best of academic medicine as we provide exceptional care to diverse communities in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin region!
Opportunity Highlights:
- Full time role based at Froedtert/MCW and The Zablocki VA Medical Center, both located in Milwaukee
- Performance of colonoscopies, endoscopies, EGDs, and various other diagnostic procedures in partnership with anesthesiology services
- Robust support services and strong, collaborative teams in our Gastroenterology and Hepatology programs, including but not limited to liver transplant, colorectal surgery, and hepatobiliary surgery
- Average of 16-18 outpatient procedures per day
- Inpatient & outpatient support by advanced practice providers
- Healthy work/life balance with shared call schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of fully funded malpractice insurance, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and sign-on bonus
- Highly competitive salary
Department/Division Highlights:
- Advanced, Patient-Centered Clinical Care
- State-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of GI diseases
- Multidisciplinary care model: coordinated work between gastroenterologists and other specialists (e.g., surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, hepatologists) enhances outcomes for complex cases
- Specialized programs such as Dysphagia Institute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Pancreaticobiliary Center, and Hepatitis Treatment Program offer robust, focused expertise
- Leading Research & Innovation: Strong bench-to-bedside research mission with clinical, translational, and basic science programs tackling unresolved problems in GI and liver disease
- Active involvement in clinical trials across multiple disease areas — including IBD, hepatology, motility, and advanced endoscopy — often supported by NIH and industry collaborations
- A culture that integrates research into clinical care, accelerating delivery of novel therapies and evidence-based approaches.
- Education & Fellowship Leadership: The division's Gastroenterology Fellowship Program has trained over 120 physicians who now lead and shape GI care and research nationally and internationally
- Collaborative learning environment with regular seminars, case conferences, and journal clubs that enrich professional development
- Reputation & Institutional Strength: The division’s mission is broadly aligned with the Medical College of Wisconsin’s commitment to healing, discovering, and teaching, ensuring high quality in patient care, research, and education.
- Integration with partner hospitals such as Froedtert Hospital and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center provides high clinical volume and diverse patient populations — key for quality outcomes and trainee experience
- Holistic, Personalized Care Approach: Personalized treatment plans that combine lifestyle, nutrition, and medical/surgical strategies tailored to the individual patient.
- Emphasis on preventive care and public education about digestive health to improve long-term outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Board certification (or eligibility) in Gastroenterology
- State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain state licensure in the state of Wisconsin
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Gina Haldiman, Sr. Physician Recruiter
rhaldiman@mcw.edu
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. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
LOCATION:
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
INTRODUCTION
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, a leader in delivering the most advanced medical technologies and comprehensive health care services available, is seeking BC/BE Gastroenterologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of GI conditions. Join us in transforming health care and connecting communities to the best of academic medicine as we provide exceptional care to diverse communities in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin region!
Opportunity Highlights:
- Full time role based at Froedtert/MCW and The Zablocki VA Medical Center, both located in Milwaukee
- Performance of colonoscopies, endoscopies, EGDs, and various other diagnostic procedures in partnership with anesthesiology services
- Robust support services and strong, collaborative teams in our Gastroenterology and Hepatology programs, including but not limited to liver transplant, colorectal surgery, and hepatobiliary surgery
- Average of 16-18 outpatient procedures per day
- Inpatient & outpatient support by advanced practice providers
- Healthy work/life balance with shared call schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of fully funded malpractice insurance, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and sign-on bonus
- Highly competitive salary
Department/Division Highlights:
- Advanced, Patient-Centered Clinical Care
- State-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of GI diseases
- Multidisciplinary care model: coordinated work between gastroenterologists and other specialists (e.g., surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, hepatologists) enhances outcomes for complex cases
- Specialized programs such as Dysphagia Institute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Pancreaticobiliary Center, and Hepatitis Treatment Program offer robust, focused expertise
- Leading Research & Innovation: Strong bench-to-bedside research mission with clinical, translational, and basic science programs tackling unresolved problems in GI and liver disease
- Active involvement in clinical trials across multiple disease areas — including IBD, hepatology, motility, and advanced endoscopy — often supported by NIH and industry collaborations
- A culture that integrates research into clinical care, accelerating delivery of novel therapies and evidence-based approaches.
- Education & Fellowship Leadership: The division's Gastroenterology Fellowship Program has trained over 120 physicians who now lead and shape GI care and research nationally and internationally
- Collaborative learning environment with regular seminars, case conferences, and journal clubs that enrich professional development
- Reputation & Institutional Strength: The division’s mission is broadly aligned with the Medical College of Wisconsin’s commitment to healing, discovering, and teaching, ensuring high quality in patient care, research, and education.
- Integration with partner hospitals such as Froedtert Hospital and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center provides high clinical volume and diverse patient populations — key for quality outcomes and trainee experience
- Holistic, Personalized Care Approach: Personalized treatment plans that combine lifestyle, nutrition, and medical/surgical strategies tailored to the individual patient.
- Emphasis on preventive care and public education about digestive health to improve long-term outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Board certification (or eligibility) in Gastroenterology
- State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain state licensure in the state of Wisconsin
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Gina Haldiman, Sr. Physician Recruiter
rhaldiman@mcw.edu
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. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
LOCATION:
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Gastroenterologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for H-1B sponsorship of foreign-trained gastroenterologists. Confirm your certification is active and that your fellowship completion documents are ready before you begin employer outreach.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster filing
Hospitals affiliated with universities and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. These employers aren't bound by the April lottery window, so you can start and finish the process year-round.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify gastroenterology employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, filtered by location and role. This lets you focus outreach on practices that have already navigated the sponsorship process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier in your target market
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific GI role and geography. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level III or IV wages before negotiating, since academic centers and private groups often benchmark differently.
Understand the employer's LCA filing timeline
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before USCIS receives the I-129 petition. Ask prospective employers whether they use in-house immigration counsel or outside firms, since this affects how quickly the process can move after you sign an offer.
Account for state medical licensure in your start date
Most GI employers require an active state medical license before your start date, not just board eligibility. Licensure timelines vary by state and can run 60 to 120 days, which affects when your employer can realistically file your H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Gastroenterologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a gastroenterologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Gastroenterology requires a medical degree, residency, and GI fellowship, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The advanced subspecialty training makes this one of the clearer-cut cases. You'll still need to document your degree equivalency if you trained outside the U.S.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for gastroenterologists?
Academic medical centers, hospital systems, and large multispecialty groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for GI physicians. Community hospitals and nonprofit health systems also file regularly. Small private practices sponsor less frequently because of the administrative and legal costs involved. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in your target region.
Can a gastroenterologist avoid the H-1B lottery?
If your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Qualifying employers include hospitals affiliated with universities and certain nonprofit research organizations. Cap-exempt status depends on the employer's designation, not your role. Confirm cap-exempt eligibility with your prospective employer before counting on year-round filing availability.
What documents does a gastroenterologist need for H-1B sponsorship?
Your employer's immigration attorney will need your medical school diploma, ECFMG certification, fellowship completion certificate, board certification or eligibility documentation, CV, and copies of any prior U.S. immigration documents. If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. medical degree is also required before USCIS will process the petition.
How does the O*NET classification affect H-1B eligibility for GI physicians?
O*NET classifies gastroenterologists under physicians and surgeons, a category with a Job Zone 5 designation reflecting the doctoral-level education and extended training required. This classification supports the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Your employer's attorney will reference the O*NET profile and SOC code when documenting that the role meets USCIS's minimum degree requirement standard.