Cardiology Physician Scientist | Open Rank, Department of Internal Medicine | F73420 (SOM) - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission or Goal of Unit: At VCU Health Pauley Heart Center, ourworld-class team takes your heart health personally. Building on our history ofinnovation in patient care, scientific discovery, diversity, and collaborationwe improve cardiovascular care for all, while continuously training the nextgeneration of providers.

Chief Purpose of this position: The VCU Health PauleyHeart Center seeks a Cardiovascular Physician-Scientist, open rank, with apromising research program to join its Cardiology Division and the Pauley HeartCenter. This exciting position includes a generous startup package and spacefor the qualified candidate.

Although the conceptof ‘cardio‐immunology’ is not new, clinical programs exist only at a fewacademic centers, with much renewed interest and efforts in the last decadethat focus on the impact of inflammation on the cardiovascular system. Otherterms such as “cardio‐rheumatology” or “cardio-inflammation” could similarly beused, but the core features are the same. The candidate’s researchbackground should be strong in cardiac inflammatory diseases, such as thecardiovascular impact of immune‐mediated inflammatory diseases, myo/pericarditisand early atherosclerosis observed in systemic lupus erythematosus andrheumatoid arthritis as well as inflammatory conditions typically managed bycardiology, including idiopathic recurrent pericarditis. While cardio-immunologyis better defined in certain cardiac diseases such as heart failure with reducedejection fraction, its involvement is less appreciated in many other forms ofcardiac diseases, including heart failure with preserved ejection fraction or immunecheckpoint inhibitor-induced myocarditis. Such unmet clinical needs underscore theimportance of understanding the effect of immune perturbations on the heart. Froma clinical standpoint, the candidate is expected to be familiar withanti‐inflammatory strategies encompassing both the treatment and potentialcomplications of targeting autoimmune and systemic inflammatory conditions andcardiomyopathies with or without apparent immunological trigger.

Position Responsibilities: 

Research: To establish, in partnership with existing research in related areas (cardio-oncology, cardiac sarcoidosis, adverse cardiac remodeling post-myocardial infarction) an internationally recognized cardio-immunology program that spans the spectrum from basic/translational science to clinical research in this area of research.

Teaching: To support teaching directly via interactions with Fellows, Housestaff and non-physician professionals. Periodically will be expected to present appropriate reviews in patient management discussions at Cardiology and Department of Internal Medicine conferences. In addition, will be expected to participate in University Continuing Medical Education programs for practicing physicians which is important to enhancing patient referrals.

Service: Will be expected to participate in quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives.

Clinical: The candidate will be responsible for providing general, non-invasive, cardiovascular services, with an emphasis on inpatient and outpatient cardio-immunology and cardiovascular inflammatory diseases.

Other: Submitclinical billing and document as required by the organization. Abide by allmedical staff requirements.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be board-certified in cardiovascular medicine
• Possess an NIH (or equivalent)-funded research program in the area of cardiac inflammation and immunology
• Experience managing patients with inflammatory diseases involving the cardiovascular system
• Must be clinically oriented and possess sufficient research and teaching experience to be eligible for an academic appointment
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work with a large multi-disciplinary program
• Ability to participate in teaching and fellowship programs
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Virginia
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as faculty member of VCU

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Internal Medicine | Division of Cardiology

ORP Eligible: Yes
Salary: Commensurate

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Michelle Carpenter
Contact Email: Michelle.Carpenter@vcuhealth.org