Associate Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Internal Title: Academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and Baylor College of Medicine are committed to excellence in surgical care, education and research. Ideally situated in the heart of the world's largest medical center, the 150 members of the Department practice in the Texas Medical Center at iconic institutions, including BSLMC, Texas Children's Hospital, Ben Taub General Hospital, and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

The BCM Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery performs a high volume of adult cardiac operations annually at three affiliated hospitals. BSLMC, also home to the Texas Heart Institute (THI), is a renowned quaternary medical center with a pioneering tradition in cardiovascular surgery. Substantial resources will be available to the successfully recruited candidate to further grow and develop a nationally prominent clinical and research program in adult cardiac surgery. The Division trains 15 cardiothoracic surgery residents and advanced cardiac surgery fellows and maintains a robust research program in clinical, translational, and basic science research.

Summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a seeking a Chief of cardiothoracic surgery to help lead the adult cardiac surgery program at the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC).

Ideal candidates will have an established track record of clinical excellence in cardiac surgery with incorporation of innovative surgical techniques, including minimally invasive cardiac surgery, all-arterial coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic surgery, and/or transcatheter and endovascular procedures. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching cardiothoracic surgery residents and advanced fellows and leading clinical and translational research efforts.

ABTS board certification or board eligibility is required and the candidate must qualify for a full and unrestricted Texas medical license. An established track record in clinical research is preferred.

Enthusiastic applicants seeking a perfect balance of excellence in patient care and a wide range of opportunities for scholarly activities should upload the following for consideration: curriculum vitae, narrative description of clinical, research and academics, as well as resident teaching experience and a list of references.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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