"Section Chief of Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology"

Michigan Medicine, a leader in academic healthcare, invites visionary physicians to apply for the Section Chief of Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology in our Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. This dynamic role has a significant impact on patient care, faculty development, and scholarly achievement, and is accompanied by a faculty appointment (Clinical- or Tenure-Track) at Associate Professor or Professor rank. We invite applications from both internal and external candidates who share our commitment to innovation, excellence, and collaboration.

As Section Chief, you will be responsible for:

• Strategic Vision: Develop, articulate, and execute the clinical, academic, and educational vision for Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, aligned with the divisional and institutional goals.
• Clinical Leadership: Manage faculty schedules and clinical operations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Advancing Scholarship: Promote a productive and collaborative research environment, supporting faculty achievement and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Fostering Education: Cultivate a thriving learning culture for trainees and faculty, enhancing mentorship, teaching, and professional growth.
• Faculty Development: Oversee evaluations, recruitment, and development.
• Collaborating for Impact: Partner with leadership across the Division and Institution to advance clinical innovation, research, and educational excellence.

We seek leaders with: 

• M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
• Eligibility for Michigan medical licensure.
• Distinguished record of clinical and teaching achievement and scholarly productivity.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in mentorship, education, and faculty development.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Academic rank and track will be determined by qualifications and experience.

This posting is for Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor; however, the track and rank of the selected candidate will depend on qualifications.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest, leadership philosophy, and relevant experience addressed to Hakan Oral, M.D., Division Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine, and emailed to bhoss@med.umich.edu.

To learn more about our Division and Michigan Medicine's commitment to cardiovascular excellence, please visit our webpage.