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INTRODUCTION
The Department of Urologic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking two board certified or board eligible general Urologists to provide patient care at our community sites in suburban Metro Milwaukee. These positions are being recruited at the academic level appropriate for the successful candidates.
MCW is a private academic institution dedicated to leadership and excellence in accordance with superior education, research, and patient care. The Urology practice encompasses the full scope of the specialty and is a tertiary care center serving both adult and pediatric populations. Our affiliations include Froedtert Hospital and its community hospitals, and the Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Building and maintain a vibrant community based clinical practice, including on-call coverage.
- Didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of residents in the urologic surgery program.
- Potential for staffing the VA hospital’s urology service.
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS:
Largest urology residency program in Wisconsin, with exposure to highly diverse patient populations across urban, suburban, rural, VA, pediatric, tertiary, and community settings. Residents rotate through Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, and community hospitals.
Comprehensive subspecialty coverage with fellowship-trained experts across essentially every major area of urology, including:
- Urologic oncology.
- Robotics/laparoscopy.
- Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive urology.
- Stone disease/endourology.
- Infertility and andrology.
- Pediatric urology.
- Sexual dysfunction.
- Neurourology and voiding dysfunction.
- Reconstructive urology.
Strong robotic and minimally invasive surgery culture. MCW has emphasized robotic education and advanced surgical innovation for years, including resident-funded advanced training experiences in robotic kidney surgery, robotic microsurgery, robotic urinary diversion, MRI-fusion biopsy, and focal therapy techniques.
Rare balance between academic medicine and practical clinical autonomy. Many elite academic programs are highly subspecialized and narrowly tertiary-care focused. MCW combines tertiary/quaternary care with meaningful community urology exposure, helping trainees become comfortable in both academic and private-practice environments.
Faculty accessibility and mentorship culture. Compared with some very large coastal academic programs, MCW’s department size allows residents and junior faculty to work closely with senior faculty leaders while still maintaining strong subspecialty breadth. The department includes nationally recognized experts while remaining relatively collaborative and approachable in structure.
Strong partnership ecosystem. The department benefits from MCW’s broader academic partnerships with:
- Froedtert Health.
- Children's Wisconsin.
- The VA system.
This creates a broad referral base and a wide spectrum of pathology and surgical complexity.
Longstanding investment in innovation and education. The department has repeatedly supported resident travel fellowships and advanced procedural learning opportunities nationally, which is not universal among urology programs.
Exceptional pediatric integration through Children's Wisconsin, the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital. That gives residents exposure many programs cannot match regionally.
Robust research accessibility for residents and faculty. MCW specifically highlights:
- Dedicated research support staff.
- Full-time research nurses.
- Biostatistical support.
- Opportunities for clinical and translational research.
- National meeting presentations.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- MCW Urology offers a competitive salary with incentives based on team-based productivity.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities & resources in a supportive & collaborative work environment.
- Access to academic expense funds to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
- Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, dependent tuition reimbursement, & more.
- A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
- Qualifying employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, offering eligible employees the opportunity to have their student loans forgiven after qualifying years of service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a board certified/board eligible Urologist, eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin.
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:
David Dunn, Physician & APP Recruiter
Ddunn@mcw.edu
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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 Urologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for H-1B sponsorship in any physician role. Confirm your certificate is current and that your medical credentials are fully documented before approaching employers, since gaps delay the LCA filing.
Target academic medical centers first
University-affiliated hospitals and academic medical centers are cap-exempt H-1B filers, meaning your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery. That dramatically shortens your timeline from offer to start date compared to private-practice employers.
Search LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for urologist roles, so you're applying to organizations with a documented H-1B filing history rather than hoping a practice is willing to sponsor.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for the SOC code covering urology in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage, so understanding the local Level I through Level IV range before salary discussions prevents last-minute petition complications.
Ask employers about the J-1 waiver interaction early
If you're completing a J-1 visa fellowship, the two-year home residency requirement must be waived before an H-1B petition can be approved. Confirm whether the employer has experience sponsoring Conrad 30 or IGA waivers before accepting an offer.
Request premium processing on your I-129 petition
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, returning a decision within 15 business days. For a urologist with a credentialing and privileging timeline, that faster adjudication aligns your visa approval with your hospital start date.
H-1B Visa Urologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a urology position qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Urology requires a medical degree followed by a residency and typically a fellowship, satisfying USCIS's specialty occupation standard that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The O*NET profile for urologists confirms the doctoral-level education requirement, which makes H-1B approval straightforward on the specialty occupation criterion.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for urologists?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified health centers are the most active sponsors and are generally cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Multispecialty groups and private urology practices can also sponsor but are cap-subject, so timing your application around the April filing window matters. You can filter by employer type and LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap exemption affect a urologist's hiring timeline?
Cap-exempt employers affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions can file your H-1B petition at any point during the year, and USCIS can approve it with an effective date as soon as the petition is adjudicated. Cap-subject employers must file in April for an October 1 start at the earliest, which can create a gap of six months or more between your offer and your authorized start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one hospital system to another?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the current hospital. Under AC21 portability, you can begin working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Credentialing timelines at the new facility often run in parallel with the petition.
Can I work locum tenens assignments on my H-1B while employed as a urologist?
Locum tenens work through a staffing agency requires a separate H-1B petition filed by that agency, since H-1B authorization is tied to a specific employer. Short-term coverage arrangements within the same hospital system under your existing petition are generally permissible, but assignments at unrelated facilities require their own LCA and petition. Consult an immigration attorney before accepting any locum arrangement to avoid unauthorized employment.