Pulmonology
Transplant Pulmonologist, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 00:58.Please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP) by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Lung Transplant Pulmonologist Clinician Educator, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 00:57.Please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP) by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Transplant Pulmonologist, university of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 00:56.Please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP) by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Transplant Pulmonologist, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Submitted by Roger Evans on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 22:44.Transplant Pulmonologist, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Description:
The Texas Transplant Center and the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) are recruiting an experienced transplant pulmonologist at either the Assistant or Associate Professor-level.
The successful candidate must possess an M.D. degree and should be BC/BE in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and have experience in the evaluation and management of advanced lung disease patients and transplant recipients. In addition, the candidate should be fellowship-trained and UNOS-certified.
Depending upon the qualifications of the candidate, this position could entail significant leadership responsibilities, which will be so recognized and commensurately compensated. The UTMB offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package.
About UTMB:
Organ transplantation at UTMB has a long tradition of excellence. Founded more than 40 years ago, the program has been a pioneering force in the field. On the strength of an $11 million contribution from The Sealy & Smith Foundation, UTMB established a comprehensive multidisciplinary transplant resource called the Texas Transplant Center in 2007. The Center strives to enhance UTMB’s regional and national reputation in transplantation and provide tertiary care services previously unavailable to our patients and referring physicians.
Dr. Vincent Valentine is Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at UTMB. He has over 3,000 patient-years’ experience in managing lung transplantation and those afflicted with cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Scott Lick is the Surgical Director of the UTMB Lung Transplant Program.
The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UTMB, chaired by Dr. Gulshan Sharma, is committed to the creation and dissemination of knowledge by conducting cutting edge research and educating tomorrow’s physicians and scientists.
The Department of Internal Medicine at UTMB, chaired by Dr. Randall J. Urban, is committed to the principles of excellence, integrity, fairness, and accountability. The Department is achieving its mission by focusing on three key strategic directions – advancing quality improvement, promoting global health initiatives and expanding chronic diseases research.
Contact:
If you are interested in the UTMB transplant pulmonologist position, please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP). Dr. Evans is coordinating this recruitment effort on behalf of UTMB. All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Evans and are strictly confidential.
Pulmonary Transplant Director (Transplant Pulmonologist), Spectrum Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 17:02.Pulmonary Transplant Director (Transplant Pulmonologist) Opportunity, Spectrum Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Practice Description:
A new era of integrated care has arrived at Spectrum Health, recently recognized as a Top Ten U.S. Health System by Thomson Reuters. The Spectrum Health Medical Group (SHMG), launched in October 2008, brings physicians together to practice as an integrated team.
Nearly 500 providers are currently in the Spectrum Health Medical Group, and rapid expansion is underway, with a major emphasis on growing the existing Pulmonary/Critical Care division. Spectrum’s commitment to cardiopulmonary care is underscored by the creation of the Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute, coupled with the recent recruitment of Dr. Asghar Khaghani, a world renowned cardiothoracic surgeon.
The Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute is dedicated to establishing a new standard of health care and, in due course, becoming the model cardiovascular program for the future. Together, with the Van Andel Institute, and the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, the Institute will form a highly collaborative approach that closely integrates clinical care at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center with research and medical education. This partnership will translate into a multi-disciplinary model that ensures higher levels of excellence and innovation.
Meanwhile, the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center has consistently provided high-quality heart services to the West Michigan community since 2004. The Center is equipped with state-of-the-art medical and information technology. The heart center features the following: 164 patient beds, a medical staff of more than 50 specialists, more than 8,500 inpatients each year, the only 24-hour chest pain center in the area, and a facility consisting of eight floors and 330,000 square feet. The Heart Failure Program, which is unrivalled in West Michigan, provides all the latest technology for comprehensive cardiovascular care, including mechanical circulatory assistance (HeartMate II®).
Dr. Asghar Khaghani joined Spectrum Health in July 2010, adding yet another critical dimension to Spectrum’s comprehensive cardiovascular clinical care capabilities – cardiothoracic transplantation.
Before joining Spectrum Health, Dr. Khaghani was a consultant in cardiothoracic surgery at Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust in England. Dr. Khaghani began cardiac and transplantation surgery at Harefield Hospital under the supervision and mentorship of Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub who, in turn, has consulted with Spectrum Health concerning its heart program since 2002.
While at Harefield, Dr. Khaghani served as Director of Transplantation. Having performed over 1,000 heart transplants and more than 5,000 cardiothoracic surgeries, Dr. Khaghani is considered a pioneer in the field, and has been responsible for numerous innovations in cardiothoracic transplantation. He also has extensive experience with ventricular assist devices.
The Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program at Spectrum Health – made possible through a major gift from the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation – now offers world-class transplant care for patients in West Michigan and beyond. The current heart transplant program is part of the Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute and the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. Dr. Khaghani serves as the Richard DeVos Chair for Heart & Lung Transplant Surgery at Spectrum Health. Partnering with Dr. Khaghani is Dr. Michael G. Dickenson, who is Medical Director of heart transplantation, advanced heart failure and ventricular assist device programs at Spectrum Health.
To round out its cardiopulmonary transplant team, the Spectrum Health Medical Group is recruiting a highly qualified Pulmonary Transplant Director. This individual will serve as the Medical Director of the lung transplant program, working closely with Drs. Khaghani and Dickenson, as well as with existing members of the Pulmonary/Critical Care division.
Position Description:
The ideal candidate for the position of Transplant Pulmonary Director will immediately assume a leadership role in assisting Spectrum Health and their esteemed colleagues in becoming a Medicare-approved lung transplant program, as designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Spectrum Health and the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital are currently UNOS members (heart and kidney transplants, respectively).
At a minimum, the candidate must meet the following qualifications:
- Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care (required)
- UNOS certification as a transplant pulmonologist (required)
- Ideal candidates will posses greater then 5 years experience as a Pulmonary Transplant Director
The candidate who is selected for this position will be supported by the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division.
- Spectrum Health Medical Center including, Butterworth and Blodgett Hospitals serves as the region’s tertiary referral center with 760 combined beds.
- The Pulmonary/Critical Care division is made up of 16 Board Certified, fellowship-trained pulmonologists. The program is one of the largest in Michigan.
- The Spectrum Health System is regional referral center for Pediatric and Adult Cystic Fibrosis. The pulmonologists are supported by a multidisciplinary team which includes: care management, registered dietician, respiratory therapy and medical social workers.
- The Pulmonary group is supported by a strong and well-established primary care base. As well as a full array of adult medical and surgical subspecialists.
- Research opportunities exist in partnership with the Van Andel Institute.
- Grand Rapids is headquarters of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine with academic appointments available.
- The Spectrum Health System also includes a network of 9 hospitals.
- Several centers of excellence including the Meijer Heart Center and Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavilion
- Spectrum Health is the largest employer in West Michigan with 16,000 employees.
- Visit spectrum-health.org; shmg.org
Compensation Package:
- Generous compensation, retirement and benefit package.
- Malpractice, health and life insurance coverage. Short term disability with a long term disability option.
- Continuing medical education funding available.
- 30 days paid time off including six holidays.
- Licenses, medical society dues and hospital staff dues are paid.
- Relocation assistance available.
Strong communities, natural beauty:
- Grand Rapids, Michigan is a cosmopolitan area and the second largest city in the state located just 40 minutes from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan
- Metropolitan population of 750,000, service population of more than 9 million
- Top-rated public and private schools; seven colleges
- Vibrant downtown, family-oriented neighborhoods
- Variety of recreational activities, cultural opportunities and professional sports
- For more information about Grand Rapids, visit visitgrandrapids.org and www.HelloWestMichigan.com.
Contact:
- Dr. Roger W. Evans, President and CEO of the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP), is assisting Spectrum Health Medical Group in relationship to this recruitment. Additional information pertaining to this position is available from Dr. Evans.
- Please feel free to contact Dr. Evans at any time, including nights and weekends, on either of the following telephone numbers: 507-206-3700 (Office) or 507-261-9850 (Cell). E-mail inquiries can also be directed to Dr. Evans at Evans.Roger@Charter.net. If it is more convenient, calls can be scheduled by e-mailing Dr. Evans to arrange a time.
Medical Director of Lung Transplantation, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 16:55.Please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP) by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Transplant Pulmonologists (2 positions), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 16:54.Please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP) by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Transplant Pulmonologist, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 16:53.Please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP) by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Transplant Pulmonologist, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 16:52.Please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP) by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Transplant Pulmonologist, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 16:51.Please contact Dr. Roger W. Evans at the United Network for the Recruitment of Transplantation Professionals (UNRTP) by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
