Division Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine

Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan Medical School, in partnership with Korn Ferry, are conducting a search for the next Division Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine. This leader will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and will have leadership role in the Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center.

The Department of Internal Medicine of the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS), founded in 1848, is among the oldest in the U.S and over its long history has demonstrated continued excellence in education, patient care and discovery. Today it is among the nation’s largest and highest-ranking Departments with over 4,000 research publications in 2023 and annual sponsored research awards totalling over $265M. In March 2024, the Department entered a new era with the appointment of Dr Timothy Blackwell as Chair of the Department. Among his earliest priorities is to recruit a new Chief for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Cardiovascular Medicine is one of the largest subspecialty divisions within the Department, consisting of 137 faculty. Faculty are located predominantly at Michigan Medicine’s main academic campus in Ann Arbor, but some also work at the nearby North Campus Research Complex. Clinical assignments are at the main hospital or at regional satellite facilities across Michigan Medicine. The Division’s five ACGME-accredited fellowship programs are among the most sought after in the nation.

The Chief will demonstrate a leadership style that is focused on the success of the faculty in all their endeavours; commitment to leadership in institutional and departmental matters; deep understanding of the role of culture in organizational success; and a willingness to be both strategic and tactical in achieving Divisional objectives. The Chief must be committed to identifying and promoting opportunities for Cardiovascular faculty and trainees to collaborate across the Medical School and the University in all three primary missions: clinical care, research, and education. The Chief will be seen as a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of the Department, and the institution. Indeed, the success of the Chief will be measured in part by success in recruiting, developing, and promoting women and underrepresented minorities. The Chief must be passionate about seeking consensus, but not afraid to make difficult decisions or lead change. The Chief must be a diligent steward of the Division’s considerable resources, including philanthropy and donor stewardship, working with institutional leadership and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory and administrative requirements.

The successful candidate is expected to be an M.D. or an M.D./Ph.D. with board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. Extensive academic, administrative and clinical experience is valued. A strong track record of scholarly activity is required, and a track record of research funding is highly desirable. Candidates should be, or be qualified to be, licensed in the State of Michigan. The successful candidate should have scholarly credentials appropriate to be proposed for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Applicants should share a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that highlight the applicant’s personal vision and relevant leadership experience. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence, to:

Liz Homsy at elizabeth.homsy@kornferry.com

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