Vascular Medicine Faculty

Care Delivery Brand

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, an 885 bed tertiary care academic medical center, partners closely with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, creating a strong environment for education, innovation, and clinical research. The program is structured to manage the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease, from preventive and general cardiology to advanced interventions, heart failure, transplant, structural heart disease, and complex electrophysiology. This academic integration allows physicians to care for some of the most complex cardiac and vascular patients in the region while remaining engaged in teaching and scholarly activity. Programs include advanced heart failure and transplant, congenital heart disease, structural heart interventions, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular and endovascular surgery.

Education and training are cornerstones of the program. The institution maintains long standing, ACGME accredited fellowship programs in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure/transplant, vascular and cardiothoracic surgery, and advanced practice provider cardiovascular fellowships.

Highlights

Position Overview

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, vascular medicine faculty which consists of 9 half day clinical outpatient sessions and one administrative half day session per week, on average.
Assistant professor or higher academic appointment based on past experience.
Participate in didactic and clinic based teaching of cardiovascular and vascular surgery fellows. Develop research interests: mentoring, formal coursework, collaborations and support available.

Practice Sites

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Winston-Salem, NC (1-2 days/week)
Other sites: High Point Congdon Vascular Center, Atrium Premier Heart and Vascular, Atrium Greensboro Heart and Vascular outpatient clinics

Procedures & Imaging

Vascular lab reading in rotation with vascular surgery
Varicose veins procedure clinic (depending on interest and training)

Call & Weekend Coverage

Availability for calls from vascular fellows as needed. Occasional weekend vascular lab reading responsibilities.

Lifestyle & Location

Physicians within the practice live throughout Winston Salem and neighboring communities, including Clemmons, Lewisville, High Point, and Greensboro. The region offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, with convenient access to Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock State Park, as well as miles of city greenways for walking, biking, and jogging. While North Carolina is often associated with Charlotte, the Research Triangle, or the coast, Winston Salem and the greater Piedmont Triad provide an exceptional combination of lifestyle, affordability, and professional opportunity, making it an attractive place to build both a career and a home.

Training and/or Experience Required

BE/BC in Internal Medicine
BE/BC in Vascular Medicine
BE/BC RPVI
Successful completion of an internal medicine residency program in addition to a vascular medicine fellowship program

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation.