Post-Doctoral Training in Promoting Equity in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease

Overview: The Steve Hicks School of Social Work and the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin are recruiting two postdoctoral fellows through a T32 award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The goal of the postdoctoral training program is to increase diversity in behavioral, population, and implementation science research to promote health equity in cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. The program will enhance inter-professional education efforts already underway at UT Austin with involvement from mentors across the Schools of Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, the Population Research Center, and the College of Pharmacy. This is a two-year fellowship, contingent upon satisfactory progress, with a start date of 8/15/19 (an earlier start date, however, is negotiable).

Postdoctoral fellows will further their research and training agendas through formal mentorship and coursework, seminars, conferences, and other career development activities. Each fellow will have a primary mentor assisted by other mentors in a team approach. They will work with established investigators on research projects and be expected to prepare and submit manuscripts for publication, present at local and national conferences, and develop and submit at least one grant proposal by the end of the fellowship term. Fellows will be trained in community-based participatory research methods and population health science. They will implement evidence based interventions and/or produce scientific evidence with the ultimate goal of increasing health equity in heart and lung diseases, including their behavioral risk factors. Dell Medical School is uniquely designed to promote population health while the Steve Hicks School of Social Work is rooted in an equity lens and has a strong community-based focus; furthermore, the Schools have an established and successful partnership.

Eligibility: Individuals underrepresented in health-related sciences (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hawaiian Natives, natives of the U.S. Pacific Islands, individuals with physical or mental disabilities, first generation college graduates) are eligible to apply for the fellowship. All applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of application. Applicants are required to possess an MD or a PhD in a relevant discipline, or be enrolled in an accredited doctoral degree program and fulfill all degree requirements prior to program entry.

Fellows will annually receive a $60,000 stipend, health insurance, tuition, and a travel/professional development allowance of $3,400.

Application process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and require a cover letter; curriculum vitae; two-page (single-space) statement describing research interests and experience, eligibility, training needs, & career plans; three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (published manuscript or manuscript draft) sent directly:

Catherine Cubbin, PhD
Professor & Associate Dean for Research
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
University of Texas at Austin
ccubbin@austin.utexas.edu

Bill Tierney, MD
Chair, Department of Population Health
Dell Medical School
University of Texas at Austin
tierney@utexas.edu
Steve Hicks School of Social Work: https://socialwork.utexas.edu
Dell Medical School: https://dellmed.utexas.edu

The Steve Hicks School of Social Work is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The Penn State Health Children's Hospital, is offering an exciting physician opportunity for a Pediatric Cardiologist – Advance Imaging Specialist at our Hershey campus.

What We're Offering:

·         Rank will be commensurate with experience.

·         You will be joining a group of 12 pediatric cardiologists, 5 physician assistants, and 3 pediatric cardiology fellows.

·         Shared responsibility for night and weekend call.

·         Shared ward responsibility.

·         MRI – Shared responsibility for 2 days per week between 3 advanced imaging physicians.

·         TEE – Shared responsibility for OR (4 days per week) and interventional Cath lab (1 day per week) between 4 advanced imaging physicians.

·         Fetal echos – shared responsibility between 6 physicians.

·         Advanced imaging service – shared responsibilities for remote echos from telemedicine and independent PA clinics, and a portion of inpatient echos between 4 physicians.

·         Participation in resident and medical student education.

·         Ability to maintain or pursue clinical research.

·         Join a high quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research and state of the art patient care.

·         Interaction with dynamic clinicians and an outstanding array of cutting edge researchers at both University Park and Hershey campuses.

·         Competitive salary, generous benefits and the ability to become part of the collegial faculty of Penn State Health Pediatrics.

What We're Seeking:

·         Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology.

·         Have completed or currently be enrolled in a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship.

·         Outstanding patient care qualities.

·         A strong or growing track record of scholarship, and a deep commitment to excellence in education.

Area Highlights Include:

Hershey is a suburban community of 20,000 in a metropolitan area of 400,000 in one of the fastest growing regions in the state. Penn State Children's Hospital at the Hershey Medical Center is approximately twelve miles from Harrisburg, the state capital, and is one of the largest employers in the Commonwealth.

Interested applicants, please contact Patty Shipton, FASPR, at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. 

The Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. EOE-AA-M/F/D/V. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

INTERVENTIONAL PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST

As a top-tier academic medical center, UNC Children’s upholds a four-tiered mission to “CARE,” aligning clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to deliver world-class family-centered care. The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is the clinical home of UNC Children’s which has 150 inpatient beds including: 64-bed inpatient unit, 8-bed Children’s Intermediate Care Center, 58-bed Newborn Critical Care Center and a 20-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Our multidisciplinary experts work in satellite clinics across the state and deliver state of the art tertiary care at UNC Children’s.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine is recruiting at an open rank, fixed term clinical faculty position for the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. We are seeking a faculty member to join our Division to augment our team of interventional cardiologists in the expansion of subspecialty services. The successful candidate will have completed a 4th year of subspecialty training in interventional cardiology. Their role will include performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures for children and adults with congenital heart disease. In addition, the candidate will also be expected to contribute in non-invasive imaging interpretation, inpatient and peri-operative pediatric cardiology, and general outpatient screening in satellite locations. An early career leadership role in the pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory is possible. Clinical research and quality improvement interests will be encouraged and the faculty member will participate in the education of medical students and house staff.

For consideration, apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/146374 with CV and cover letter to Timothy M. Hoffman, MD, Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology, UNC Children’s 101 Manning Drive, CB # 7232, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7232 or via electronic mail at tmhoff@email.unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

 

The UVA Physicians Group seeks applicants for our Pediatric Cardiology opportunity to join our practice with UVA Children’s Hospital Specialty Clinic in Winchester, VA. We currently have (1) additional Pediatric Cardiologist in the practice with office hours M-F 8 am-5 pm. This is a 100% outpatient clinical position. You will have the opportunity to be associated with a well-respected, academic hospital- UVA, and the opportunity for a non-paid faculty appointment. 

The Physicians Group is a distinct organization from the University of Virginia, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the UVA Medical Center, and works collaboratively with these partners that make up the UVA Health System to provide high-quality patient care. Our physicians serve patients at the main UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville and throughout Central Virginia, including Culpeper, Richmond, Winchester, and additional future openings throughout Virginia.

UVA Physicians Group offers competitive salaries and substantial benefits packages. Compensation is incentive based on work relative value units (wRVU) personally generated by the physician with an initial income salary guarantee for 12-24 months.

Requirements:

1.    Graduate of an accredited medical school with degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). 

2.    Completion of an accredited fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology. 

3.    Active Board Certification in Pediatrics with sub-specialty certification in Pediatric Cardiology (if newly graduated from residency, must be obtained within 2 years of graduation). 

4.    Unrestricted license to practice within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

5.    Current DEA certificate without restriction.

6.    PALS or NRP, ACLS required.

For additional information related to the position, please contact:

Ellen Gilliland (esg8w@virginia.edu)

Office: 434-970-2489 or cell: 434-282-5854

Questions can also be directed to Dr. Tom L’Ecuyer, Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Virginia.  tl4xk@virginia.edu

 

 

Pediatric Electrophysiologist

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine seeks a Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology to join the Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology at The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.  The applicant must be board certified/eligible in pediatric cardiology, have completed advanced training in electrophysiology, and be an active practicing pediatric electrophysiologist, with experience as an independent operator.  The rank of this position is at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, based on qualifications and academic achievements. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of pediatric electrophysiology, including ablation and device implantation and outpatient management of pacemakers/ICDs and arrhythmias, as well as some general cardiology inpatient and outpatient duties. 

Johns Hopkins has four shared state-of-the-art electrophysiology labs, with CARTO, Ensite and Rhythmia mapping systems all available. A hybrid interventional suite is available for extractions. Many collaborative opportunities are available between Pediatric and Adult Electrophysiology, including shared Cardiac Genetic Counselors, a joint ARVC program, laboratory collaboration, and research.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine seeks an Adult Congenital Heart Disease cardiologist to join the Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology at The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.  The applicant must be board certified/eligible in ACHD.  The rank of this position is at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, based on qualifications and academic achievements. The successful applicant will direct our Adult Congenital heart Disease service, a developing joint pediatric and adult cardiology program. 

 

The ACHD program in the Bloomberg Children’s Center is a medium-sized program with excellent imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension support. The ideal candidate would continue to develop the program into a nationally recognized presence. A strong commitment to the trilogy of clinical care, teaching and research is required.

Interested candidates should forward their CV to:

Jane E. Crosson, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Taussig Heart Center – M2201

Bloomberg Children’s Center

1800 Orleans Street

Baltimore, MD 21287

Email: jcrosso@jhmi.edu

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 East Carolina University

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, is recruiting a BE/BC pediatric cardiologist with expertise in inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiac care. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, outpatient clinic, outreach clinic, inpatient management and consultations. 

The physician will join a 5-person division providing care to a population of 1.3 million people in 29 counties in eastern North Carolina.  The division provides inpatient, outpatient, outreach clinic, electrophysiologic, interventional catheterization, and limited surgical support for the pediatric and adult congenital cardiac patient.  Outpatient pediatric/adult congenital cardiac services are provided at East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University as well as at 9 outreach clinic sites. 

Inpatient pediatric/adult congenital cardiac services are provided at the 142 bed Children’s Hospital of Eastern North Carolina as well as at the 120 bed East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.  To review the position or to submit an online ECU application for vacancy # 964109 to ECU Human Resources, please visit the job posting at   http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/10593 

 

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Pediatric Cardiology Inpatient Service

The Inpatient Division of the Department of Cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, is recruiting new faculty at the assistant professor level. The Pediatric Cardiology Inpatient Service, among the largest in North America, comprises patients with congenital and acquired pediatric heart disease.  Care teams include residents, fellows, and advance practice nurses supervised by faculty cardiology attending physicians.

Candidates must be board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology, have at least five years of relevant experience beyond fellowship, and have excellent clinical, teaching, and academic skills.  Preference will be given to individuals with strong interest and experience in medical student and resident education and high potential for leadership in this area.

Interested individuals should send inquiries and curriculum vitae to:

Roger E. Breitbart, MD

Chair, Inpatient Cardiology Search Committee

Department of Cardiology

Boston Children’s Hospital

300 Longwood Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02115

Email: roger.breitbart@cardio.chboston.org

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Pediatric Cardiologist for Noninvasive Imaging

Fetal Echocardiography Focus

TEXAS – Houston: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Division of Pediatric Cardiology seeks a full-time faculty member with expertise in non-invasive imaging at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The desired candidate will have completed three (3) years of fellowship in pediatric cardiology with an additional year of extended training in advanced congenital cardiac imaging. Applicants must demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the most recent technological advances. Expertise in fetal echocardiography is desired, and cardiac MRI/CT experience is available to the interested candidate. The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to academic and clinical excellence in Pediatric Cardiology and Echocardiography, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echocardiography. The position also includes participation in inpatient and outpatient services. 

The division of pediatric cardiology consists of 15 cardiologists, including interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, a cardiac MR specialist, a preventive cardiologist, and community cardiologists. There are 2 congenital heart surgeons with a 30 bed PICU, a 120 bed NICU, and busy Fetal Center. The division is now expanding the fetal cardiology program and is seeking additional expertise. UTHealth is closely aligned with the Memorial Hermann Hospital network, which consists of 13 hospitals and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Efforts are underway to provide pediatric cardiology and fetal cardiology support to the communities these hospitals serve. The division seeks ambitious, hardworking cardiologists to contribute to these efforts with the objective to help the faculty member to achieve their clinical and career goals.

The successful applicant must 1) have an MD, or equivalent; 2) hold or be eligible for a Texas medical licensure; and 3) be board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae to

John P. Breinholt, M.D.

Cardiology Division Director

Pediatric Cardiology

6410 Fannin Street, Suite 425

Houston, TX 77030

Email: John.P.Breinholt@uth.tmc.edu.

 

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Division of Cardiac Imaging

Faculty Position Available

The Division of Cardiac Imaging, Department of Cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital is actively recruiting a faculty physician to join our world-renowned cardiac imaging team. Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. Candidates at all career stages who possess strong clinical, research, and teaching abilities are encouraged to apply. Valued clinical skills include echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance, and computed tomography. Faculty will be eligible for appointment at Harvard Medical School.

The Division of Cardiac Imaging at Boston Children’s Hospital is one of the largest imaging programs for children and adults with congenital heart disease in the United States. Its activities include transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance, and cardiac computed tomography. A high proportion of cases have complex disease and undergo image-guided interventions. Equipment includes state-of-the-art imaging, reviewing, and reporting technology. Resources for conducting clinical, basic science, and translational research are abundant throughout the Department. Academic advancement through research and teaching activities is strongly encouraged and supported. We have a highly-regarded senior fellowship program in cardiac imaging and train 2-3 senior fellows each year.

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae to

Andrew J. Powell, M.D.

Chief, Division of Cardiac Imaging

Department of Cardiology

Boston Children’s Hospital

300 Longwood Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

Email: andrew.powell@cardio.chboston.org

Boston Children’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. 

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University of Oklahoma

Faculty Positions Available

The University of Oklahoma would like to announce the recruitment of 2 non-invasive general pediatric cardiology faculty and 1 pediatric cardiac electrophysiology faculty. 
Candidates would join an existing group of 10 cardiologists and 1 PA in the Department of Pediatrics at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. They must be board-certified or eligible in Pediatric Cardiology, able to perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiograms, and to read EKGs and Holters. The responsibilities for the general cardiology positions consist of clinic (outpatient) work, inpatient service attending and consultation and shared call. Responsibilities of the electrophysiology position will also include the ability to perform noninvasive electrophysiology studies, invasive electrophysiology studies including ablation and pacemaker/defibrillator/device implantation. Academic responsibilities will include active involvement in teaching medical students and residents and interest in clinical research studies. Candidates should be qualified for academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience.

Our referral area includes a large portion of a state of nearly 4 million people. The Children’s Hospital at the OU Medical Center is the only comprehensive pediatric specialty hospital in the state and is the site of practice for the faculty for all invasive procedures (surgery, ablation/pacemakers, interventional catheterizations), exercise testing and special cardiac imaging (transesophageal echo, 3D echo, cardiac MR and CT). Critical care cardiac patients are admitted to the Pediatric Cardiac ICU and in the Neonatal Cardiac ICU area and cared for by a multidisciplinary team with daily rounding. The primary outpatient clinic of the practice is in the OU Children’s Physicians Building adjacent to the Children’s Hospital at the OU Medical Center. Daily satellite outpatient clinics also serve multiple areas within the Oklahoma City metro area and other towns in rural Oklahoma. The cardiology group also offers interpretation for echo and EKG studies and consultations for pediatric patients at all OKC metro hospitals and many other towns throughout the state.

The Oklahoma City area offers an excellent quality of life for the faculty and their family members. Over the last 15 years it has undergone a dramatic period of population and job growth with outstanding cultural, entertainment, sports (including professional and Division 1 NCAA teams) and educational programs.

Interested candidates should contact the administrative office for pediatric cardiology by email (ed-overholt@ouhsc.edu or yolanda-pretlow@ouhsc.edu) to forward their CV and contact information.