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Neuromuscular Neurologist - Assistant Professor

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jan 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What research would you want to pursue with colleagues in clinical or basic science departments here?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real research interest that fits the collaboration this program offers.

How do you teach residents and fellows to do a good EMG?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach hands-on technical skills safely and patiently in a busy lab.

What would you bring to the Neuromuscular Diseases Conferences?

What they are checking: Whether they will contribute actively to teaching conferences instead of only attending them.

What would you do

A patient with myasthenia gravis comes in with worsening swallowing and shortness of breath. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize impending crisis quickly and act on breathing and airway before anything else.

How do you talk with a patient and family about an ALS diagnosis?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver devastating news with honesty and compassion and set up multidisciplinary support right away.

There's an opportunity to see pediatric patients. How do you feel about that, and how would care differ for a child with a neuromuscular disease?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their comfort with children and understand how pediatric care and families differ.

About the work

Walk me through how you work up a patient with progressive proximal weakness and a high CK.

What they are checking: Whether they have a structured approach that sorts inflammatory, genetic and toxic myopathies efficiently.

The program has its own clinical neurophysiology lab. Tell me about your EMG and nerve conduction skills and the studies you find hardest to interpret.

What they are checking: Whether they can perform and read electrodiagnostic studies independently and know their own limits.

How do you decide when a nerve or muscle biopsy is worth doing, and how do you use the pathology result?

What they are checking: Whether they order biopsies thoughtfully and can work with the nerve-muscle pathology lab on interpretation.

Newer therapies like complement inhibitors, FcRn blockers and gene therapies are expensive. How do you decide who gets them and handle insurance hurdles?

What they are checking: Whether they stay current on treatments and can work through prior authorization barriers for patients.

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The full job description

As published by Medical College of Wisconsin.

The Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Neuromuscular and Autonomic Disorders Program (NMADP). This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital . We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. Position Highlights: • Evaluate/manage patients with neurological, particularly adult neuromuscular disorders. • The NMADP includes a large outpatient clinic practice with a state-of-the-art clinical neurophysiology laboratory and nerve-muscle pathology laboratory. • There is also opportunity for also seeing pediatric patients. • Research offers collaboration with colleagues in both clinical & basic science departments. • Education includes teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. • Participation in the Neuromuscular Diseases Conferences and related educational activities. • Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate Department/Division Highlights: The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurology is the largest and most comprehensive Neurology group in the state of Wisconsin, with programs in Adult Neurology , Child Neurology , and Neuropsychology with 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 certification or eligibility in Neurology • ABPN Certification in Neuromuscular Medicine (or equivalent). Additional advanced fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology is highly desired. • 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. 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. 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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