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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Join us in The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of Wake Forest University School of Medicine as a full-time faculty member in the section of Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and MCS. Candidates with subspecialty training are preferred.  Candidates should have completed a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. The position includes teaching medical students, residents and fellows with opportunities for research. The inpatient service follows a multidisciplinary team approach to inpatient management.  We provide subspecialty services in pulmonary hypertension, Amyloid and HOCM, in addition to heart transplantation, durable and nondurable MCS.  Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please email scott.dudley@advocatehealth.org to express interest.


Highlights

What We Have to Offer:

·        Collegial Work Environment: At Wake Forest, we foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where every member of our team is valued and respected. Join a team of dedicated professionals who believe in the power of teamwork. 

·        Strategic Partnerships: Benefit from our strategic partnerships with leading healthcare organizations, offering unparalleled stability, resources and opportunities for professional growth and development. With the strategic combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health, Wake Forest is now the academic core of Advocate Health which is the nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system.

·        Large-Scale Research Opportunities: As a renowned academic medical center, we offer extensive research opportunities in cardiovascular medicine including cardiometabolic disease, advanced cardiac imaging, & heart failure with preserved EF. Contribute to groundbreaking research initiatives and make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes.

·        Comprehensive Total Rewards: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package tailored to meet your needs, including exceptional pay and benefits. We value your contributions and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.


Training and/or Experience Required

To be considered qualified, candidates must be:

  • MD/DO (or equivalent)
  • BC/BE
  • Fellowship trained
  • Successful record of clinical and service excellence, research experience, and interest in graduate medical education
  • North Carolina licensure or eligible

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. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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