Description

Michigan Medicine is seeking motivated applicants for a one-year Non-ACGME training position in Advanced Aortic Surgery with a start date of July 1, 2027. This position is classified as a Clinical Lecturer (faculty) role in the Department of Cardiac Surgery.  The aortic trainee will work under the direction of Bo Yang, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Cardiac Surgery and director of the aortic program.  The expectations for the training experience include a full understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and planning of specialized aortic operations as well as the technical performance of these procedures.  The role will provide the individual with training, education, and technical skills in the preoperative evaluation and planning, operative management (open and endovascular), postoperative care and follow-up of these patients.  The trainee will participate in a collaborative environment that allows for a truly multidisciplinary approach to the care of each individual patient. This will occur in the setting of multidisciplinary conferences that will take place in a clinical and academic environment. The trainee is expected to attend mandatory teaching conferences including didactic teaching conferences, simulator labs, journal clubs, and morbidity and mortality conference.  

Overall responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Preoperative evaluation, operative management, and postoperative patient care of complex adult surgical conditions, including complex aortic and aortic valve surgery.
• Treatment of emergent and non-emergent aortic and aortic valve pathology utilizing medical management, and open and endovascular techniques.
• Serve as surgeon, commensurate with experience, on complex aortic and aortic valve procedures under the supervision of the aortic surgeons.
• Teach other cardiothoracic surgery residents on the diagnosis and treatment of complex aortic and aortic valve disease.
• Additional education and scholarly pursuits as determined by the aortic surgeons to support the mission of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center.

Required Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or acceptable equivalents listed below.

  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

  • Royal Colleges as specified below: Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP)

  • The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) 

• Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible via the pathways stipulated by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. 
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain a full, unrestricted medical license in the State of Michigan.
• Candidates must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents (Green Card) or eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Application

Your application should include a recent CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the program and confirmation of your eligibility to meet the required qualifications.  Additional supporting documents are welcome but not required.

About Michigan Medicine Cardiac Care:

The Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is a high-volume center for treatment of heart disease.  Our team offers all options from the least invasive therapies to major open heart surgery, all with outstanding outcomes.  We have recruited faculty from all the top training hospitals across the country, including our own. This diversity provides a robust understanding of different approaches and techniques. As a result, our surgeons have developed expertise across all sub specialties within adult and pediatric cardiac surgery and hold leadership roles in national and international societies.   The Department of Cardiac Surgery is part of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center which serves as a central location for coordinated, top-quality cardiovascular care from our highly skilled medical and surgical teams. Together with inpatient units in University Hospital, outpatient clinics located throughout the local area, and specialized care for children with congenital heart defects at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, the Frankel Cardiovascular Center makes the University of Michigan’s nationally recognized cardiovascular care convenient and accessible to all.
 

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