Chief of Cardiac Surgery – Midland, Michigan (Faculty Position)

Location / Community

• Midland, MI – family-oriented community (~50,000)
• Centrally located in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, <2 hours from Detroit & Lansing
• Named one of the “Top 15 Dreamtowns” in the U.S.; “Ann Arbor of the North”
• Diverse cultural, educational, recreational, and leisure opportunities

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Position Overview

• Role: Inaugural Chief of Health Cardiac Surgery Program
• Faculty Appointment: University of Michigan Medical School
• Practice Sites:  Medical Center Midland & Saginaw
• Call Schedule: 1:3 with APP first call
• Clinical Scope:
  • 600+ annual open-heart and structural heart procedures across both sites
  • 320+ open cases, 200+ TAVR procedures
  • Expansion of transcatheter mitral & tricuspid programs
• Leadership: Oversee and grow cardiac surgery program, lead a multidisciplinary team, and drive program innovation

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Responsibilities

• Provide expert adult cardiac surgery care
• Lead program development, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cardiologists, APPs, and support staff across two campuses
• Participate in academic and clinical initiatives through University of Michigan Medical School

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Requirements

• MD or DO degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent)
• Board certified by ABTS or equivalent: AOA, RCPSC, RCP, RCS
• Completion of ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in adult cardiac surgery
• Proven track record in high-quality outcomes and program leadership
• Full, unrestricted Michigan medical license (or eligibility to obtain)

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Practice Details

• Heart & Vascular Center at Medical Center in Midland
• Collaborative team: 36 cardiovascular providers system-wide (28 in Midland)
• APPs serve as first call
• Hospital-employed position
• Strong cardiovascular program with >13 years of regional service
• Conveniently located near both Midland and Saginaw campuses

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Compensation & Benefits

• University of Michigan faculty benefits:
  • Professional liability coverage
  • CME allowance & dedicated time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plans: 403(b) with employer contribution & 457(b) plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • Comprehensive health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

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