Pearce Named VP of Medical Affairs
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Emergency physician, Dr. Charles Pearce, employed with Madison Emergency Physicians was recently named the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Upland Hills Health Hospital (UHH) in Dodgeville.
Pearce has been employed by Madison Emergency Physicians since 2014. He began practice in Dodgeville in 2013. Pearce received his Medical Doctorate degree from Northwestern University, Chicago, IL where he also completed an internship in General Surgery and his Residency in Emergency Medicine. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine
“Iowa County is absolutely brimming with amazing, passionate health professionals whose dedication and kindness I find both inspiring and humbling. I look forward to the opportunity to support and serve my colleagues in this new role at Uplands Hills Health and ultimately serve the greater good,” Dr. Pearce said. “I’m excited to further explore and expand health education in our hospital and in our county, building on the great work already being done.”
Dr. Pearce will continue to provide emergency care at Upland Hills Health. As Vice President of Medical Affairs, he will serve as representative and liaison between medical staff, administration and the community when working on relevant health issues, assisting with the development of educational programs and policies. In this position, Pearce will participate in professional activities to stay abreast of regulations and assess quality and performance.
The position has been vacant. Lisa Schnedler, President and CEO of Upland Hills Health said,
“We have been recruiting for this position, seeking just the right candidate. Dr. Pearce was worth the wait. He embodies all of the characteristics one needs to make significant contributions. He is well respected, pro-active and caring. I am looking forward to working with Dr. Pearce as we implement our strategic plan for the next 3 years and as we build and open our new hospital and new community services.”
