CARDIOLOGY-ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

CARDIOLOGY-ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Michigan Health System

Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan is seeking a candidate for a faculty position in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (Cardiology), to lead/direct the structural heart echocardiography program. Applicants must be board certified or eligible in cardiology and echocardiography, as well as have Level 3 training in echocardiography with sub-specialization in all aspects of structural heart procedures. Candidates should have experience in advanced echocardiographic techniques, including transesophageal and stress echocardiography, echocardiography during interventional procedures, 3D echocardiography, and strain imaging. In addition, a proven track record and interest in echocardiography research is also desired.

Responsibilities will include attending in the echocardiography laboratories of University of Michigan, performing echocardiographic procedures during structural heart cases, and participating as an attending physician on the cardiology inpatient or consult services. Additional responsibilities will include providing outpatient clinical cardiology care in the structural heart clinics, and teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to develop an academic career in cardiology and echocardiography with a specific focus on structural heart imaging. The echocardiography laboratory of the University of Michigan is a nationally recognized, high quality, high volume laboratory with state of the art equipment and facilities. The structural heart service performs over 500 procedures annually and has a robust research program that encompasses original research, new device engineering, and a strong clinical trials portfolio spanning emerging innovation to established clinical technologies. The university’s location in Ann Arbor, Michigan is consistently rated among the top places to live in the United States.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not eligible for Visa waiver or sponsorship.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a current CV with bibliography and a cover letter to: Theodore J. Kolias, MD, Director, Adult Echocardiography Laboratory, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, CVC Room 2143, SPC 5853, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5853. E-mail: tkolias@umich.edu