Heart Transplant, VAD and Advanced Heart Failure Section Chief

The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking candidates for a Section Chief role to lead the section of Heart Transplant, VAD, and Advanced Heart Failure.

We are in search of a candidate who combines proven leadership and administrative skills with an outstanding record of academic and clinical accomplishment, dedication to excellence in clinical, research, and / or teaching, and the creative vision to help shape the future of a dynamic section and growing programs.

As Section Chief, we expect the successful candidate to have experience and vision to grow the Heart Transplant and VAD program in the Wake Forest and surrounding markets. This is an outstanding opportunity to further develop a well-established program and lead the Section towards success in clinical care, education and academics. The section currently comprises of 5 faculty members and 7 advanced practice providers, with ongoing recruitment for additional providers. The Section Chief will be responsible for Transplant, VAD and Advanced Heart Failure services, sharing all clinical aspects, educational efforts, program development and quality improvement initiatives associated with the service. Section members participate in shared inpatient service and call, outpatient clinic and procedures.

To be considered qualified, candidates must be :

• MD / DO
• Board Certified in relevant fields
• Fellowship trained in Cardiovascular Medicine and transplant, VAD and Advanced Heart Failure
• Successful record of clinical and service excellence, research experience, and graduate medical education or practice at a high volume Cardiac Transplant, VAD, and Advanced Heart Failure Center
• North Carolina medical licensure or eligible
• Leadership experience
• Program Development experience preferred

Please email  sdudley@wakehealth.edu  to express interest.

With the strategic combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is now the academic core of Advocate Health which is the nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a beacon of cutting-edge research, patient-centered care, and innovation in the field of medicine. With a rich history spanning over a century, this institution has earned a reputation for its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school and is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research. As a premier institution, Wake Forest University School of Medicine cultivates a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters excellence, professionalism, and lifelong learning. With an unwavering dedication to innovation and patient care, the Wake Forest School of Medicine continues to make significant contributions to the medical community.

In 2023, Winston-Salem was nominated as one of the best places to live and retire by US News & World Report. Situated in the beautiful Piedmont of North Carolina, Winston-Salem offers a vibrant and inclusive community as well as an affordable cost of living. The city boasts a revitalized downtown area, an innovation quarter, an Arts District, and numerous initiatives & businesses focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

When faculty join Wake Forest University School of Medicine, they are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together.

CONTACT

Scott Dudley

sdudley@wakehealth.edu

336-341-2631