The Charleston Area Medical Center Institute for Academic Medicine is seeking to recruit an interventional cardiology fellowship program director. This opportunity involves joining an elite cardiology team and participating in the formative years of an ACGME accredited interventional cardiology fellowship program.
The Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is a 1,103-bed regional referral center made up of six hospitals CAMC General Hospital, CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, CAMC Memorial Hospital, CAMC Plateau Medical Center, CAMC Teays Valley Hospital and CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital, the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the CAMC Foundation. Nearly 900 physicians have admitting privileges at CAMC, which is also West Virginia's premiere medical teaching facility, hosting, on any given day, more than 800 students in programs leading to degrees or certifications in health professions. Located in the capital city of Charleston, CAMC is home to a nationally recognized Heart and Vascular Center. Multidisciplinary care is provided via a team approach with surgery, interventional and structural cardiology supported by professionals with advanced cardiac imaging skills in CT, MRI and ECHO. The CAMC Heart and Vascular Center offers state-of-the-art advanced imaging and intensive care unit facilities that are supported by 8 catherization labs, 3 dedicated vascular interventional labs and 3 EP labs.
Under the auspices of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine, CAMC is a growing academic medical center sponsoring 14 accredited medical residencies and fellowship programs. Home to two regional medical school campuses, CAMC hosts 160 3rd and 4th year medical students and provides clinical education experiences to over 1500 allied health professionals in training annually. A new Center for Learning and Research will open in August 2023 and will house a 14,000 square foot simulation center and other facilities dedicated to our education and research programs.
This opportunity offers protected academic time/effort, a competitive guaranteed base salary, paid time away from the practice, 401K retirement plan, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, CME allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Charleston is beautiful city nestled alongside a river between the WV mountains and is considered a culturally prosperous community with small town living without sacrificing the amenities found in a large metropolitan city. Housing is affordable in a community-oriented locale. This area is a vibrant academic and professional community that offers a balanced professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle.
Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and three references along with a supplemental narrative statement to address their qualifications (2?3 pages) by July 31, 2023 to carol.wamsley@vandaliahealth.org
Requirements:
MD/DO
Five years teaching/academic experience in an ACGME Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease or Interventional Cardiology program
Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
Ability to obtain a West Virginia state medical license and DEA
Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Charleston Area Medical Center
Demonstrated interest and passion for academic medicine.
Charleston Area Medical Center - established in 1972, CAMC is a nonprofit, 1,103-bed, regional referral center made up of six hospitals CAMC General Hospital, CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, CAMC Memorial Hospital, CAMC Plateau Medical Center, CAMC Teays Valley Hospital and CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital, the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the CAMC Foundation. Nearly 900 physicians have admitting privileges at CAMC, which is also West Virginia's premiere medical teaching facility, hosting, on any given day, more than 800 students in programs leading to degrees or certifications in health professions.
CAMC is home to a nationally recognized Heart and Vascular Center; the largest Cancer Center in West Virginia; National Centers of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, Urology and Continence Care for Women; the first kidney transplant center in the state; Regional Neurosciences Center; West Virginia’s first freestanding Women and Children’s Hospital; highest level pediatric intensive care unit; the most critical NICU resources; the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center; nationally-accredited Weight Loss Center; BCBS Blue Distinction Center for hip and knee replac...ement; and the highest level trauma center.
Charleston is the state capital of West Virginia. It is a scenic, mid-size city nestled in a unique valley rich with historic traditions yet a culturally diverse community offering all of the amenities expected to be found in a large metropolitan city. Whether you enjoy fine dining, symphony orchestras or challenging golf courses, mountain biking, snow skiing or world-renowned white water rafting, this outstanding community offers something for everyone. The climate is exemplary and residents enjoy four distinct seasons. The education system is outstanding with public and private schools, making it an ideal location to establish roots and raise a family.