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Vascular Neurologist, Open Rank - Assistant Professor

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a complex stroke case where you worked closely with neurosurgery, neurocritical care or neurointerventional colleagues.

What they are checking: Whether they work well inside a large multidisciplinary team like the Froedtert Acute Stroke Team.

What clinical research interests do you have in cerebrovascular disease?

What they are checking: Whether they would contribute to research in an academic stroke program.

Tell me about a time a stroke outcome went badly and you reviewed what happened.

What they are checking: Whether they learn from adverse outcomes through honest review instead of blame.

What would you do

A transferred patient arrives outside the usual treatment window with a mild but disabling deficit. How do you think it through?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle gray-zone cases that a regional referral center sees often.

How do you talk with a family about thrombolysis risks when there's only a few minutes to decide?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain risk clearly and quickly without losing the family's trust.

How do you teach residents and fellows during a busy stroke call without slowing down care?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach in real time, since supervising trainees is part of the role.

The patient population here is diverse. How do you address disparities in stroke risk and access to care?

What they are checking: Whether they think about equity and community outreach, which the posting mentions.

About the work

Froedtert is a top national performer in door-to-needle time. What do you do personally to keep that time down during a stroke alert?

What they are checking: Whether they know the specific steps that save minutes and act with urgency in acute stroke.

Walk me through how you decide whether a patient with a large vessel occlusion should go for thrombectomy, especially in a late window.

What they are checking: Whether they apply current imaging and trial criteria with sound judgment.

How do you approach secondary stroke prevention for a young patient with a cryptogenic stroke?

What they are checking: Whether they run a thorough workup for unusual causes rather than stopping at standard tests.

How do you think about blood pressure management after thrombectomy or thrombolysis?

What they are checking: Whether they know current evidence and practice for post-treatment care.

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The full job description

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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 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 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. 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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