Department Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine , in partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), invites applications and nominations for the position of Program Director for the Founding Program Director for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program.
Responsibilities ACGME Compliance & Program Administration- Accreditation Leadership: Maintain full compliance with all ACGME Common Program Requirements and Specialty-Specific Requirements for Cardiovascular Disease.
- Institutional Collaboration: Partner closely with the FSU College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership, the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), and the Program Director of the FSU-TMH Internal Medicine Residency to ensure seamless program integration.
- Curriculum Design: Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a comprehensive 36-month cardiology curriculum that ensures COCATS Level 2 training eligibility.
- Recruitment: Design and lead a mission-driven, holistic recruitment and selection process for incoming fellows via ERAS and the NRMP Match.
- Fellow Evaluation: Direct the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC); provide timely, constructive feedback and monitor fellow milestones.
Teaching & Mentorship- Academic Environment: Cultivate a culture of inquiry, psychological safety, and clinical excellence.
- Didactics & Conferences: Oversee core educational activities, including weekly grand rounds, journal clubs, board review sessions, and regular morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences.
- Scholarly Activity: Mentor fellows in research, quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and clinical case presentations, ensuring compliance with ACGME requirements for scholarship.
Clinical Practice & Hospital Leadership- Clinical Presence: Maintain active clinical duties at TMH in general or subspecialty cardiology (inpatient attending, consult services, and outpatient clinics).
- Procedural Supervision: Provide direct supervision and hands-on teaching to fellows in TMH's advanced cardiac units, that may include the cardiac intensive care unit, echo, nuclear, catheterization, and electrophysiology labs, based on the candidate's specialty area.
Qualifications Candidates must meet the strict program director criteria outlined by the ACGME:
- Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted Florida Medical License. Eligible for medical staff privileges at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (must be able to meet all credentialing requirements for appointment at TMH).
- Board Certification: Current board certification in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of documented educational and/or administrative experience as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency or cardiovascular disease fellowship program.
- Scholarship: Evidence of ongoing, recent scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, or leadership roles in professional societies (e.g., ACC, AHA).
Helpful This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a visionary cardiologist to build, shape, and direct a new ACGME-accredited 3-year General Cardiology Fellowship program. The position bridges clinical practice at TMH (a 772-bed regional medical center) with the robust educational resources and academic oversight of the FSU College of Medicine.
Contact Info Heather Venclauskas
Assistant Director of GME
Anticipated Salary Range Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
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How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Considerations This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The role balance typically consists of 25% dedicated administrative/educational time and 75% clinical practice within TMH and Southern Medical Group. This is a clinical non-tenure earning position.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
