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News and Information for Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Physicians and Surgeons

By Tony Carlson, Founder, and Richard Koulbanis, Publisher & Editor–in-Chief

Congenital Cardiology Today and W.L. Gore & Associates are de-lighted to provide this Special Re-cruitment Issue to help pediatric and congenital cardiology and cardiac surgery programs and practices ex-pand and /or fill vacancies.

Congenital Cardiology Today has regular monthly recruitment adver-tisements. This Special Recruitment Issue, sponsored by WL Gore & As-sociates, features many of the posi-tions which are currently being of-fered by hospitals, Universities, Medical Schools, and private prac-tices worldwide. Hopefully, all, who are looking, will find this Special Re-cruitment Issue helpful.

Several trends in congenital cardiol-ogy have made finding employment or employees more complicated in recent years. First, the absolute

numbers of physicians, surgeons, and ancillary practitioners has in-creased significantly. This increase reflects increased needs for services caused by increasing population and by patient survival. Part of this trend is an increased number of graduat-i ng pediat r ic cardiology fel -lows. Second, there has been in-creasing specialization in the ranks of professionals. In addition to the traditional “pediatric cardiologist,” we now have interventional cardiolo-gists, echocardiographers, imaging specialists, electrophysiologists, transplant cardiologists, adult con-genital cardiologists, etc. Most so-phisticated programs need one or more representative from each disci-pline. Third, the congenital cardiol-ogy community has become a world community with many professionals practicing across national borders who are interested and willing to accept training and employment out-side the boundaries of their home countries. As a result, “finding a

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GENERAL PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

The Children’s Heart Clinic, located in the Twin Cities, a private practice combined pediatric cardiology and pediatric cardiac surgery specialty program. We are a group of 9 board certified pediatric cardiologists and 2 board certified pediatric cardiotho-racic surgeons. Our large outpa-tient practice includes more than 9000 visits and over 8500 echocar-diograms and interpretations. We have two full time sites and multiple community outreach locations. This outpatient program also includes fetal echocardiograms, lipid clinic, MRI/CT diagnostics, an Adult Con-genital Heart Disease Program, state of the art Cath Lab facility at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota-Minneapolis (adjacent to one of our offices) and arrhythmia center. The cardiac surgery pro-gram performs over 425 surgical procedures each year at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota-Minneapolis. Procedures include the Norwood, Arterial Switch, Fon-tan, Ross, AV Canal Repair, ECMO and ECMO transportation.

The qualified candidates must be BE/BC in Pediatric Cardiology. Sub-mit letter of interest and CV to:

Denise Zang, Practice Administrator The Children’s Heart Clinic

2545 Chicago Avenue South Suite 106

Minneapolis, MN 55404 [email protected]

www.childrensheartclinic.org

Clinical Fellowships

Greenlane Paediatric & Congeni-tal Cardiac Service at Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland District Health Board is the national provider for Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in New Zealand.

There are two positions for one year, fixed term, Clinical Fellow-ships in Paediatric Cardiology commencing in December 2007 and January 2008. One of these is for a more senior trainee. There is provision for a second year’s appointment by mutual agreement.

Both positions offer an opportu-nity for specialised training in Paediatric Cardiology and will also involve clinical research within the department.

For further enquiries please con-t a c t : S a l l y A d a m s o n [email protected]

T o a p p l y , p l e a s e v i s i t www.aucklandhealthcareers.co.nz and submit an online application quoting reference number 012799

congenital heart disease that re-quires special expertise for diagno-sis and treatment. Our mission is to provide reliable information on structured heart disease, patient therapy, supporting technologies, products and services, as well as training opportunities for congenital cardiologists, congenital heart sur-geons, and also Hospitals and al-lied organizations which support their practice.

With the support of sponsors like W.L. Gore & Associates, Congeni-tal Cardiology Today would like to offer more Special Recruitment issues in the future to our congeni-tal cardiology community. We hope that this Special Recruitment issue will meet the growing needs of the worldwide congenital cardiology community, and help those pro-grams and practices thrive.

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Chief of Pediatric Cardiology

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting for a chief of Pediatric Cardiology at the Associ-ate or Professor level.

Qualified individuals should be board certified in pediatric cardiol-ogy and possess experience in ad-ministration, mentorship, program development and management. The new American Family Children’s Hospital is opening in August 2007.

Please send CV to:

Ellen R. Wald, M.D. Professor and Chair Department of Pediatrics University of Wisconsin-Madison Box 4108 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792-4108

Fax: (608) 265-3397

E-mail: [email protected]

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request.

Finalists cannot be guaranteed con-fidentiality.

The University of Wisconsin is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to

apply.

Pediatric Cardiology

We are looking for a non-invasive Pediatric Cardiologist for the Orlando Florida area. Established in1994, we serve the Central Florida area with outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, fetal echo’s and cardiac catheterizations.

Competitive salary and benefits, including paid health, disability, malpractice insurance and CME allowances.

Come enjoy Florida with its beauti-ful beaches, lakes, great outdoor activities, and many cultural and sporting events. The Orlando area boasts ‘A’ schools and a prominent local University.

For a glimpse into our practice visit our website at: www.carson-appleton.com

Please contact: Thomas Carson, M.D. for more details on this great opportunity via email at: [email protected] or our office at 407-902-2866.

Submit your CV via fax to: 407-902-2585.

Attention Pediatric Cardiology

Fellows

Just finishing your fellowship and looking for a great job

opportunity?

We are looking for a non-invasive Pediatric Cardiologist (BC/BE) with experience in Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiology to join our established pediatric cardiology private practice group. We have offices located in the suburbs of a major metropolitan area located in the Midwest.

This position offers the opportunity to admit and manage your own patients in a large pediatric cardiology center with participation in weekly cardiovascular conferences among cardiac surgeons, pediatric interventionists and pediatric cardiologists.

Competitive salary and benefits with potential growth to achieve above average levels of financial compensation.

If you are interested, please email your CV to: [email protected]



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Director of the Pediatric Heart Transplant/Heart

Failure Program

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting a pediatric cardiologist as Director of the Pedi-atric Heart Transplant/Heart Failure Program.

Requires: a strong clinical pediatric cardiology background with exper-tise in children with heart failure and those awaiting and undergoing heart transplantation; additional training in pediatric heart transplantation and heart failure; experience in treating patients with acute and chronic heart failure and preoperative manage-ment of patients with heart failure awaiting heart transplantation, with particular expertise in immunologic issues related to pre- and post-transplant care.

Based at Primary Children’s Medical Center, tertiary referral center for a three-state area located on the hills overlooking Salt Lake City. A 16-member Division with one pediatric cardiologist and one pediatrician involved with the Heart Transplant Program.

Contact:

Dr. Lloyd Y Tani Professor of Pediatrics Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology University of Utah School of Medicine at (801) 662-5400

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes

applications from minorities and women.



Known for clinical excellence, Asheville Cardi-ology Associates is seeking a third pediatric cardiologist with advanced skills in both inpa-tient and outpatient arenas. Those with exper-tise in new modality imaging, adult-congenital cardiology, or interest in exercise physiology or electrophysiology, are encouraged to con-tact us. Development of new programs within the practice is encouraged.

The Peds Division has a complex patient base, with active fetal and adult-congenital programs. Outpatient practice encounters ~3,000 clinic visits, ~2,000 echoes per year, with a growth rate of 5-7% annually. Inpatient is performed at Mission Hospitals, consis-tently rated in Top 100 Heart Hospitals in last six years. Its new children’s outpatient facility is well represented by subspecialists and ancillary services.

Asheville is a beautiful city of 70,000 (county has 200,000 plus MSA of 391,000). Located in the Blue Ridge Mts. of North Carolina, it offers excellent public and private schools, universities and colleges. Amenities such as great restaurants, arts, music, & theater put it on the list of best places to live in many publi-cations. A mild four season climate gives opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, golf, whitewater activities and skiing.

Asheville Cardiology Associates Recruiting BC/BE Pediatric Non-Invasive Cardiologist

For Summer 2007

Visit our website, www.avlcard.com for more information.

All inquiries remain confidential. Please send CV to:

James J. McGovern, MD, FACC Fax: (828) 277-6350

Email: [email protected]

Seeking BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist

Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic, a multispecialty pediatric clinic, is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Cardiolo-gist to add depth to the existing pro-gram. Qualified candidates would join two other Pediatric Cardiolo-gists. Sanford Children’s Specialty clinic is a well-established, full range practice. This very busy and growing practice is particularly interested in physicians who share their philoso-phy to establish strong relationships with the patients, their families and relate well to referring physicians and colleagues.

Sanford Children’s Hospital broke ground May 2007 with the Hospital opening its doors in 2009. This new facility will greatly expand pediatric services, both medical and surgical. This facility will be the first and only children’s hospital in the state o f S o u t h D a k o t a . www.sanfordhealth.org

Compensation, vacation time and life-style are very generous and comprise a worthwhile package in a stable envi-ronment with considerable hospital and community support. This opportu-nity is best suited for strong clinicians who want to maintain an academic interest and aid in the development of regional pediatric services.

To learn more please contact: Lisa Vognild Physician Placement Associate at (605) 328-6994 or 1-866-312-3907. You can also email Lisa at [email protected].


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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialist The Division of Pediatric Cardiology of Sanger Clinic and Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC is re-cruiting an adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) spe-cialist to help direct a busy and growing service. The successful applicant should be board certified/eligible in pediatric cardiology and preferably have completed a specialty fellowship in ACHD. The successful applicant will join a rapidly growing practice of seven pediatric cardiologists and two cardio thoracic surgeons. The Sanger Clinic also has a large and busy adult cardiol-ogy practice with several adult cardiologists involved in the ACHD service. The candidate should have excel-lent interpersonal skills and ideally an interest/expertise in imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging.

The Sanger Clinic is the largest congenital heart center in North Carolina performing three hundred surgeries and three hundred cardiac catheterizations per year. The practice is affiliated with Carolinas Healthcare Sys-tem, the fourth largest hospital authority in the country, but operates much like a private practice with very com-petitive compensation and benefits. The hospital au-thority is poised to open Levine Children’s Hospital in the fall of 2007, an eighty-five million dollar state-of-the-art facility. Interested applicants should fax or e-mail their CVs to Dr. Stern.

Herbert J. Stern, MD, FACC Director, Division of Pediatric Cardiology

Sanger Clinic and Carolinas Heart Institute hstern@sanger- cl inic.com

Fax# 704-543-0018







The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School/ Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is seeking to recruit mid- to sen-ior-level candidates to fill the following positions to meet the needs of this rap-idly growing program:

• Associate Director, Division of Pediatric Cardiology

• Director, Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory

• An Interventional Pediatric Cardiologist to be Director, Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab

• Two Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists, one to serve as Director of Pedi Card ICU

The applicants must be licensed physicians, board-certified/eligible in Pediat-rics and Pediatric Cardiology. This is an opportunity to join six board-certified pediatric cardiologists in an expanding pediatric cardiology program. There are already well-established fetal cardiology and interventional pediatric cardiology programs in place and EP program is due to start soon. The Pediatric Cardiol-ogy Division provides care in the new State-of-the-art, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. The Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is a 168 bed tertiary care hospital, with a 96 bed neonatal unit and a 14 bed PICU. The positions provide ample opportu-nity for teaching and research.

The Department of Pediatrics has 85 full-time faculty members and is ranked among the top 20 pediatric departments in NIH-sponsored research support. Houston is the fourth largest city in the country, and is very cosmopolitan. The salary and benefits will be generous, and will exceed the norms for the area.

Submit CV and letter of inquiry to:

P. Syamasundar Rao, MD, Professor and Director Division of Pediatric Cardiology UT-Houston Medical School 6431 Fannin MSB 3.132 Houston, TX 77030 Phone: 713-500-5738; Fax: 713-500-5751 e-mail: [email protected]

The positions will remain open until filled.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EO/AA em-ployer, M/F/D/V. These are security sensitive positions and thereby subject to Texas Education Code ß $51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidates. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

CARDIOLOGISTS WANTED

The Children’s Heart Center at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey’s is the state’s largest and most com-prehensive center for medical and surgical management of childhood heart disease. Cardiologists with the following interests are encour-aged to explore employment oppor-tunities with the Center that include leadership positions in each of the following subspecialty areas:

• Cardiac intensive care

• Heart failure and transplantation

• Electrophysiology and pacing

The Center’s full-time staff includes cardiologists with expertise in all subspecialty areas of pediatric car-diology, two full-time pediatric car-diothoracic surgeons, three pediat-ric cardiovascular anesthesiolo-gists, and several specialized nurse practitioners.

We offer one of the region’s best compensation packages along with excellent employment benefits. The medical center is located just min-utes from Manhattan and within a short drive to the Jersey shore.

To learn more about the Children’s Heart Center please visit our web site at www.sbhcs.com/childcardiac.

Interested candidates should con-tact Dr. Joel T. Hardin, Director of Cardiology, at (973) 926-3500 or via email to: [email protected].

Saint Barnabas Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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RECRUITMENT ISSUE 2007 , 8 CONGENITAL CARDIOLOGY TODAY

ADVANCED ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY AND

PEDIATRIC CARDIAC CRITICAL CARE FACULTY

Wake Forest University Health Sci-ences (WFUHS) announces 2 faculty positions (open rank) for Pediatric Cardiologists with expertise in ad-vanced echocardiography and pediat-ric cardiac critical care. Experienced candidates will be considered for the positions of Director of Cardiac Criti-cal Care or Echo Lab Director. These full time academic positions involve teaching of medical students and house staff at Wake Forest Univer-sity. Compensation is based on aca-demic rank and experience. Protected time is available for research. WFUHS is a member of the Pediatric Heart Net-work, and in that capacity participates in NIH sponsored clinical trials.

The Pediatric Cardiology program is housed in the Brenner Children's Hospital, a $130 million tower com-pleted in 2003. The latest equipment, attractive and functional facilities and talented nurses and sonographers assure excellent working conditions.

WFUHS, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and an easy drive to the ocean. The area is rich in cultural, educational and sports activities with a vibrant economy.

Interested candidates may inquire or apply by e-mail or letter to: [email protected]

Wesley Covitz, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Wake Forest University Health Sciences Medical Center Blvd. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27157 (336) 716-3232 (336) 716-0533 fax






Faculty Member to the Division of Pediatric Cardiology

FLORIDA - The Department of Pediat-rics at the University of Florida, Col-lege of Medicine-Jacksonville AND Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville are recruiting a full-time faculty member to the Division of Pedi-atric Cardiology. Candidates require a MD degree and Florida medical li-cense eligibility. Applicants must be BE/BC in pediatric cardiology and have a primary focus on non-invasive imaging. This individual should have expertise in all aspects of echocardi-ography, including TEE, fetal, three-dimensional and is expected to direct the non-invasive imaging program of the University of Florida, College of Medicine-Jacksonville. The appoint-ment will be at the non-tenure accru-ing level of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor de-pending upon experience.

Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and salary is nego-tiable. Forward letter of intent, curricu-lum vitae, and three letters of recom-mendation to: Mobeen H. Rathore, MD Professor and Assistant Chairman Department of Pediatrics 653-1 West Eighth Street Jacksonville FL 32209 Tel: 904-244-3050 and/or Fax: 904-244-3028 e-mail: [email protected]

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Visit our website at www.hscj.uf l .edu/peds

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST

The Children's Heart Center in El Paso, Texas is seeking a BC/BE pediatric cardiologist to join a very busy, well-established solo private practice with a three to four month waiting list. Preference will be given to a non-invasive cardiologist, but all candidates will be consid-ered.

The practice is located next to the Children's Hospital at Providence, a 197-bed facility which is the only children’s hospital in the area. El Paso is a rapidly-growing, friendly, multi-cultural city with a low cost of living and a population of about 750,000. The weather is out-standing with over 300 sunny days per year. We will be moving to a 4,000 square foot brand new facility in the near future. We also have a state-of-the-art electronic medical record system.

We can offer a generous package, including a more than competitive salary, plus full benefits, vacation and CME.

We encourage minority applicants; fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Informal inquiries are welcome.

John Plowden, MD Director, Children's Heart Center

[email protected]

(Office) 915-533-5733 (Fax) 915-533-5693


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Director of Director of Pediatric Cardiovascular Critical CarePediatric Cardiovascular Critical Care

Major Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Pediatric Cardio-vascular Critical Care Director. Preferred candidate will possess a charismatic personality, leadership attributes with evidenced experience, strong clinical skill set for a complex patient population and board certification in Pedi-atric Cardiology and Critical Care. Candidates with board certification in one discipline and solid experience in the alternate subspecialty should also apply. The incoming Director will serve as the Medical Director of the existing 10 bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU and the new, state-of-the-art unit due for completion in late 2008. Additional responsibility includes coordinating a collegial collabora-tion with pediatric cardiology physicians/subspecialists and nursing staff. Incoming physician will be provided an outstanding financial package and the opportunity to ad-vance their medical and/or research career.

The Congenital Heart Surgery program performs more than 300 surgeries each year. Two thirds of the surgeries are pump cases. The program provides care to neonates (approximately 30%) and children under 2 yrs of age (approximately 70%).

A team of nine pediatric intensivists and eleven pediatric cardiologists cover the congenital heart surgery unit. A dedicated 10-bed pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit opened in 2004. Construction has begun on a newer unit with a completion date in late 2008.

The program participates extensively in research initia-tives and i-Rounds, a web based informatics system al-lowing second to second tracking of clinical data and shares information with outside referring physicians. The center employs all of the latest technologies for monitor-ing patients and performing point of care testing. The Medical Center operates a very busy research entity in which the Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Director, ac-tively participates.

Contact Charles J. Humes

(800) 338-7107

[email protected]

Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong

Division of Pediatric Cardiology

Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong is the teaching hospital of the University of Rochester School of Medi-cine and Dentistry. As the area’s regional referral center for pediatric heart surgery, additional faculty are needed for our increasing referral population.

Pediatric Cardiologist We are seeking a board certified/ board eligible non-interventional pediatric cardiologist. Opportunities are available for patient care in many areas including exer-cise testing, echocardiography, congenital heart disease in adults, and preventive cardiology. An interest in clini-cal and/or basic research is encouraged.

Staff Electrophysiologist We are seeking to recruit a pediatric cardiologist with fellowship training in cardiac electrophysiology. The can-didate should have training and experience in all aspects of clinical electrophysiology including ablation, pacemak-ers, defibrillators, and biventricular devices. The suc-cessful candidate will establish an interventional pediat-ric E-P program. An interest in clinical and/or basic re-search is encouraged.

Interested applicants should forward letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three references to:

Winston E. Gaum, MD Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong 601 Elmwood Avenue

Box 631 Rochester, NY 14642






PEDIATRIC CARDIAC CRITICAL CARE FACULITY The Ohio Stat e Univers i ty /Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, are in search of a Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Faculty mem-ber. Flexibility in structuring the position to best meet the needs of the unit and the faculty member, including time in other areas of in-terest. Backgrounds in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology and/or Pediatric Anes-thesia, dedicated to caring for these patients, and who wish to work in an energetic, innovative, academic environment are encouraged to apply.

The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit is part of The Heart Center at Columbus Children’s Hospital. The CTICU cares for critically ill pediat-ric cardiac patients, pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients including heart, lung, and heart-lung transplant recipients. With the increasing number and complexity of our patient popula-tion, the CTICU at Columbus Chil-dren’s Hospital is experiencing an exciting period of growth and ex-pansion.

This position is open to all levels, including fellows. Qualifications include MD/DO with BC/BE in a relevant pediatric discipline, with cardiac critical care experience and comfort level with ECMO.

For additional information, or to send a CV, please contact:

Diane Alston (602)234-3890 [email protected]

St. Christopher’s Hospital Seeks Cardiologists

The Heart Center for Children at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is expanding its fac-ulty.

Applicants should be BC/BE pediat-ric cardiologists with interest in echocardiography, fetal-maternal medicine, outpatient cardiology or cardiac critical care. SCHC has a well-equipped Heart Center, a dedi-cated Cardiac Care Unit, and two full-time congenital heart surgeons.

Interested applicants please corre-spond with Heart Center Adminis-trator Patricia Silverio at:

[email protected]


Queens, NY

Urgent need for BC/BE Pediatric Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join with other Pediatric Cardiologist immediately. Spanish speaking or ability to communicate in Spanish preferred. Office is located with in short distance of several hospitals including tertiary care hospital. Competitive salary and benefits. Partnership within reasonable time.

Please fax CV to:

516-484-2778







Southwest Academic Position

The Section of Pediatric Cardiology at The University of Arizona College of Medicine is seeking a board cer-tified/board eligible individual for a position beginning July 2008. Ex-pertise any of the following areas will be considered: general cardiol-ogy, adult congenital heart disease, cardiac transplant, imaging/MRI, basic science research or interven-tional catheterization. The position will be open rank at the Assistant/Associate or Professor level, de-pending upon experience. Commit-ment to teaching and interaction with medical students and residents is required. Opportunities for re-search are available and encour-aged.

Tucson is a thriving, growing com-munity of one million, a climate of 300+ sunny days a year with a di-verse environment for year-round, outdoor recreational activities. The University of Arizona creates many cultural, educational and entertain-ment options. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and CV to:

Ricardo Samson, MD Chief, Cardiology Section Department of Pediatrics The University of Arizona 1501 N. Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85724-5073

Tel: (520) 626-5585 Fax: (520) 626-6571

[email protected]

Pediatric Electrophysiologist / Arrhythmia Specialist

The NYU Pediatric Cardiology Pro-gram is seeking a BC/BE pediatric cardiologist with expertise in inva-sive and non-invasive electrophysi-ology, to join our Faculty Group Practice at NYU School of Medi-cine.

We provide outpatient and inpatient pediatric cardiac care to a diverse patient population drawn from throughout the Tri-State area. The Department of Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine is based primar-ily at NYU Medical Center, one of the top-ranked hospitals in the NY Metro area, and the renowned Bellevue Hospital Center.

Opportunities for teaching and re-search abound in our growing De-partment. A dynamic and collegial group, we are a full-service pro-gram with an active fellowship train-ing program and work with a highly successful pediatric cardiothoracic surgical program.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and CV to:

Dr. Marcelo Auslender, MD Director (Interim) of Pediatric

Cardiology NYU Fink Children’s Ambulatory

Care Center 160 East 32nd Street, Suite 3L

New York, NY 10016

Tel: 212-263-5940

Or email: [email protected]

NYU School of Medicine is an EOE/AA employer.






PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST WANTED

The Children’s Heart Group at the Penn State Children’s Hospital is seeking two pediatric cardiologists to join our growing cardiovascular pro-gram. The Children’s Heart Group provides pediatric cardiovascular care throughout picturesque, central Penn-sylvania. Expertise in echocardiogra-phy, cardiovascular wellness, and general outpatient pediatric cardiol-ogy (including administration of a busy outpatient service) would be an ideal fit for one of these positions. There are excellent opportunities for advancement in academic pursuits such as education and research. The Penn State artificial organs program, for example, is one of five programs, nationally, that has received funding for the development of a pediatric ventricular assist device. In addition, the Penn State College of Medicine has a vibrant K-30 program that af-fords junior faculty the opportunity to advance their knowledge in epidemi-ology and clinical research. These positions will afford qualified individu-als with appropriate protected time in the research arena. Full and part-time opportunities exist. Those interested should forward their curriculum vitae to:

Stephen E. Cyran, M.D. Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology Penn State College of Medicine Children’s Heart Group P.O. Box 850 Hershey, PA 17033

Phone: 717-531-8107 Fax: 717-531-0401 E-mail: [email protected]

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL


MassGeneral Hospital for Children at the Massachusetts General Hos-pital in Boston is searching for Pe-diatric Cardiologists to participate in the expansion of the Congenital Heart Disease Program in the De-partment of Pediatrics and the MGH Heart Center. The physician will work to further the clinical, research and teaching activities related to pediatric cardiology, and as such, is eligible for a Harvard Medical School appointment. The ideal can-didate will be board-certified in Pe-diatrics and sub board certified or eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. Specific interest in cardiac intensive care, electrophysiology, echocardi-ography or adult CHD is highly de-sirable. MGH is an equal opportu-nity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encour-aged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and curricu-lum vitae to:

Michael de Moor, MD, FACC, FSCAI Chief of Pediatric Cardiology MassGeneral Hospital for Children CRP-S 510 175 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114

email: [email protected]

Tel: 617-726-3826 Fax: 617-726-2049

www.massgeneral.org/children/

Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist

The Universi ty of Maryland, Baltimore Hospital for Children is seeking to expand its Cardiology Division and has an opportunity for a full-time BE/BC Pediatric Inter-ventional Cardiologist. The ideal candidate will serve in a general pediatric cardiology practice with a strong emphasis on intervention and diagnostic care.

The successful candidate will have a faculty appointment in the Dept. of Pediatrics, School of Medicine at the Assistant/Associate level de-pending upon experience.

The UMB pediatric cardiology de-partment provides hospital based, outpatient, and outreach clinical services to patients throughout the state of Maryland.

Interested individuals should contact:

Dr. Mubadda Salim, MD UMB-Pediatric Cardiology 22 South Greene Street Room N5W48 Baltimore, MD 21201 Tel: 410-328-6666

msal [email protected]

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity,

Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are

encouraged to apply.



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PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST Tacoma, WA

Due to continued growth we are seek-ing a 4th BC/BE pediatric cardiologist to join our well-established practice. The ideal candidate will either be fellowship trained in EP or a generalist. The prac-tice provides both invasive and nonin-vasive cardiology services, including stress testing and assessment and care of children with lipid disorders. The pri-mary office is adjacent to the Children’s Hospital which has a pediatric cardio-vascular surgical program and neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. The group currently performs approximately 100 interventional cases a year and is expanding the fetal echocardiography program. Competitive income and out-standing benefits including health, dis-ability and liability insurances, stock purchase program, 401(k), and CME allowance. The region provides ready access to skiing, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities in the beautiful environs of the Cascade Mountains and the Puget Sound. The community has excellent schools, restaurants, and cul-tural events, and housing remains af-fordable.

For more information contact: Lori Abolafia Pediatrix Medical Group 1301 Concord Terrace Sunrise, FL 33323 (800) 243-3839 Ext. 5209 [email protected]

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Central and South Florida

Central and South Florida offer a world class life style, great schools and enviable year round activities. Because of exceptional growth, we have openings for 3 BC/BE Pediat-ric Cardiologists that are seeking to locate where they can make a dif-ference.

Our practices are mature and es-tablished and are all located in growing communities with families. As a part of a national company, opportunities extend to both re-search and leadership potential.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Jenifer Krutchik Pediatrix Medical Group 1301 Concord Terrace Sunrise, FL 33323

Tel: (877) 794-4040 Fax: (954) 851-1840

[email protected]

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PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST Phoenix, AZ

We are seeking two BE/BC pediatric cardiologists for our 15-member group practice. One position is for a non-invasive cardiologist focusing in echo-cardiography. Shared responsibilities with our five echocardiographers in-clude interpreting more than 14,000 echocardiograms, 700 plus fetal echo-cardiograms, and 750 transesophageal echocardiograms annually. Second position is for a generalist to provide outpatient services in one of our com-munity-based offices. Recognized as the primary pediatric cardiology group at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, we pro-vide all inpatient cardiology care, includ-ing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, cathether interven-tions, electrophysiology/RFA, and MRI procedures. We view our practice as unique, providing our practitioners with cutting-edge technology and academic affiliation in a private practice setting. Phoenix provides an exciting lifestyle with numerous cultural and sports events, plus family-oriented communi-ties, excellent school districts and unlimited activities for children. Near to the mountains and the California coast. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, professional liability insurance, CME allowance, comprehensive health/life benefits, stock purchase plan and 401(k).

For more information, contact: Lori Abolafia, Pediatrix Medical Group, 1301 Concord Terrace, Sunrise, FL 33323,

(800) 243-3839 ext. 5209 [email protected]

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Pediatric Cardiology Opportunity Albany, N.Y.

The Department of Pediatrics at Albany Medical College is seeking a fifth cardiologist with a projected start date of 7/1/2008. This position is offered at the assistant or associ-ate professor level, in the Section of Pediatric Cardiology at Albany Medi-cal Center - the tertiary care center for 28 counties and 2.3 million peo-ple surrounding the State Capitol of Albany, N.Y.

Candidates should be BC/BE in pe-diatrics (or medicine/pediatrics) and pediatric cardiology. Proficiency in all aspects of clinical and non-invasive diagnosis and general car-diac management is required. Spe-cial expertise in adult congenital heart

disease and/or cardiac arrhythmias would be desirable. Responsibilities also include teaching of medical stu-dents, residents and postgraduate students, and post-operative care for patients in our very active and excel-lent surgical program.

If interested, please send or e-mail your current curriculum vitae and bibliography to:

Eric Spooner, M.D. Chief, Section of Pediatric Cardiology 319 South Manning Blvd. Suite 203 Albany, NY 12208

Tel: (518) 489-3292

[email protected]

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PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SONOGRAPHERS NEEDED

PHOENIX, ARIZONA The Heart and Lung Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Cen-ter in Phoenix, Arizona (500 W Tho-mas Rd, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85013) has positions for pediatric cardiac sonographers and one lead sonographer to work with a new rapidly expanding group of full-time academically-driven pediatric cardi-ologists, cardiac intensivists, and cardiac surgeons.

We see an extensive spectrum of congenital and acquired heart de-fects. The Echo Lab performs all aspects of ultrasound imaging – TTE, TEE, fetal, ICE, and stress. Sonographers work five 8-hour-day week. Typical salary is $34-$42/hr depending on experience and RDMS/RDCS certification plus bene-fits and generous stipend for carrying the on-call pager and when called.

We are Arizona's ONLY hospital to be voted Best Place to Work in the Valley for FOUR years in a row and our 690-bed teaching and research facility is now the largest hospital in the State. We have been named once again as top hospital by Rank-ing Arizona Magazine and nation-ally recognized by U.S. News and World Report.

If interested, please call or e-mail your biodata to:

Ernerio T. Alboliras, MD Director, Pediatric and Fetal Non-Invasive Imaging Heart and Lung Institute 500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 500 Phoenix, AZ 85013

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