Surgery-Cardio Thoracic Academic job located in Texas
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About Dell Medical School
As part of (Login for Information), one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. (Login for Information) with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
About the Congenital Heart Surgeon Position
(Login for Information) at the University of Texas at Austin and Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT) seeks qualified candidates for a position in pediatric cardiac surgery. Under the direction of Dr. Charles Fraser Jr., Dell Children’s Medical Center and Dell Medical School have launched the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. This position offers the opportunity to work with internationally-recognized physician leaders.
Candidates will possess experience in caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease. Qualified candidates should also have completed an AGME-accredited cardiothoracic residency program or an international equivalent. Primary responsibilities will include provision of direct care to patients prior to, during, and after cardiac surgery.
A successful candidate will have a faculty appointment within the (Login for Information) at Dell Medical School and regular participation in educational activities with medical students and residents will be expected. Opportunities for collaboration with medical and adjunct specialties will be encouraged to allow for the pursuit of innovative program development and clinical research initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic residency program or international equivalent.
- Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards for his/her specialty.
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain one prior to appointment), or completion of all steps of the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE) prior to starting the position.
- Eligible for faculty appointment in the Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery.
- Must be an innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence.
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application @(Login for Information).