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Adult Cardiac Surgeon, Michigan Medicine and 

University of Michigan Health West

The University of Michigan, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery is seeking a full-time cardiac surgeon at the Clinical Assistant level. This position is a faculty appointment in the University of Michigan Medical School with clinical responsibilities solely at University of Michigan Health West in Grand Rapids, MI. The surgeon will have the responsibility of performing complex adult cardiac and thoracic surgery in a thriving program.  On-call coverage is required and will be shared with fellow faculty. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

The University of Michigan Health-West cardiac surgery program was launched in 2022 through the Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan.  The Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan, a joint operating agreement between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health-West, leverages the combined resources and capabilities of the two award-winning West Michigan health systems and Michigan Medicine's Frankel Cardiovascular Center, one of the nation's highest-rated centers for cardiology and heart surgery.

University of Michigan Health-West is a nonprofit multispecialty medical provider that is relentlessly advancing health to serve West Michigan as part of the state's top-ranked health system. Founded in Grand Rapids in 1942, our organization today serves more than 250,000 patients annually at 30 locations across four counties, including a 208-bed teaching hospital in Wyoming, Michigan. More than 61,000 emergency patients are treated each year at the hospital, a Verified Level II Trauma Center, certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and accredited Chest Pain Center. 

Practice and Program Highlights

• Growing program with success in advancing cardiac care access in West Michigan.
• Diverse practice with traditional open-heart surgery and minimally invasive procedures.
• Hybrid operating rooms and advanced imaging technology 
• Robust Support System: Work alongside experienced, cardiac-trained anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and a dedicated structural heart team.
• Expansive service area and referral network.
• Become a faculty member of a large team of expert surgeons located in Ann Arbor and across the state with access to departmental resources including quality analysis, assistance with complex cases, and opportunities for access to novel clinical trials. 
• U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center is the #1 heart and heart surgery program in Michigan, and one of the top ranked programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
• The Department of Cardiac Surgery at Michigan Medicine is a world leader in developing pioneering treatments that improve outcomes for the most complex conditions, shaping the future of heart health.

• MD or DO degree.

• Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or acceptable equivalents listed below. 

  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

  • Royal Colleges as specified below: Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP)

  • The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) 

•  Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency.

•  Proficient in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery with excellent technical skills.

• A proven track record of high-quality outcomes

• Must hold or obtain a full, unrestricted medical license in the State of Michigan.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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