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Winter 2007
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C o u n c i l o n
C a r d i o v a s c u l a r D i s e a s e i n t h e Yo u n g
Report From the ChairCatherine L. Webb, MD, FAHA Chair
Thisyear’sCVDY
ScientificSessionsproved to beextremelyeducational,stimulating,and exciting.The ProgramCommitteedid awonderfuljob ofplanning the
various sessions with excellent help from allof us, including the ACHD, AHOY, CVDY,Early Career and Mentoring and RFEKDcommittees. Congratulations and thanks toall for your hard work and enthusiasm.
I’m sure all would agree that Dr. JeffreyTowbin’s Jones Lecture and Dr. HeatherRoss’s Rashkind Lecture at Sessions thisyear were superb. In order to ensure lecturesof such high quality in the future, I againwould like to encourage you to think aboutspeakers you would like to hear for theNadas and Rashkind Lectures at Sessions,2008. It is important that we hear from youso we know your preferences for the future.Also, if you have a special talent or havehad a unique experience in your life, let usknow. It might be Rashkind Lecturematerial! Please contact Dr. Seema Mital([email protected]), Chair of theProgram Committee, with your ideas.
The CVDY Early Career and MentoringCommittee has awarded two CVDY VisitingProfessorships for 2007–08. Dr. MacdonaldDick will visit the University of Iowa andDr. Lisa Hornberger will visit OregonHealth Sciences University. This newprogram has generated a great deal ofinterest and we continue to encourageapplications for next year. Remember thatthis is an important educational opportunitywhich primarily emphasizes mentoring, soin addition to lectures, a mentoring schedulefor young faculty and Fellows should beoutlined in the application. Also, the AHA’s
InternationalMentoring Programcurrently has anopportunity tosignificantlyincrease the numberof internationalconnections for nextyear’s Sessions. Youwill hear more aboutthis in futurenewsletters. If you are asked to participate inthis mentoring program, please do soenthusiastically.
Membership in the CVDY Council is veryimportant and I continue to encourage youto renew your membership at the premiumprofessional level. Additionally, I ask foryour help in recruiting new membersfor CVDY.
As I mentioned at the Rashkind Lecture, Iwould also encourage all members at thepremium professional level to considerbecoming Fellows of the American HeartAssociation (FAHA). The application can befound at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3005387. You willneed to demonstrate an element of service tothe AHA at any level (local or national) andbe sponsored by a current FAHA. The list ofcurrent FAHAs can also be found at thesame link. The CVDY LeadershipCommittee votes to admit new FAHAs twicea year at the November and April meetings.Don’t delay! Apply now.
The CVDY continues to be an importantAHA Council. We have many dedicatedpediatric cardiologists who volunteerconsiderable time to make sure this Councilmeets the needs of our discipline. We arealso strong advocates for children with heartdisease. Interest in working with the Councilis burgeoning. A number of people haveexpressed a desire to work with us, but notall could be accommodated this year. Pleasebe assured that we are aware of yourinterests and will do what we can to tap yourexpertise in the future, as needs arise. Pleasereiterate your interest to any member of theCVDY Leadership Committee orNominating Committee
([email protected];[email protected]) again thisyear if you continue to want to be involvedin CVDY Council activities.
From theEditorCraig A. Sable, MD, [email protected]
We are continuing to work to improve the Web site and thenewsletter. If you have suggestions, postings for jobopportunities, People on the Move, or conferenceannouncements, or want to volunteer to help, please do nothesitate to contact me. We are also looking for suggestions(and authors) for feature articles and member spotlights.
Committee/LiaisonReports
Congenital Cardiac DefectsPaul G. Matherne, MD, FAHAThe Congenital Cardiac DefectsCommittee met at Scientific Sessions2007 in Orlando. The committeecontinues its work in preparing scientificstatements as well as working onpatient education information. Ascientific statement on the use ofoximetry in screening for newborn heartdisease is almost ready for peer review,the statement on monitoring for childrenon stimulant is currently under reviewand should be in press within the nextsix months, and several otherstatements are under considerationWriting groups are being puttogether — and manuscript oversightcommittee applications are beingprepared — for a scientific statementon the use of anticoagulation in patientswith congenital disease, and an updateon the scientific statement oninterventional cath in congenital heart
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disease that was last written 10years ago.
The committee also worked to updateand revise the “If Your Child Has aCongenital Heart Defect” booklet. Thisinformation was updated to reflect thenew endocarditis prophylaxesguidelines, and provide additionalinformation about surgery for specificdefects. This booklet is currentlyundergoing science review by theAmerican Heart Association and shouldbe available for purchase early nextyear. The booklet will also be placed onthe AHA Web site with links to moreextensive explanations of someavailable diagnostic tests. Thecommittee’s next meeting will be held inconjunction with Lobby Day in April. Ifyou have any suggestions for scientificstatements or patient educationmaterials that the committee shouldconsider working on, please do nothesitate to call me at 434-924-5365.
Atherosclerosis,Hypertension andObesity in the YoungBrian McCrindle, MDThe Atherosclerosis, Hypertension andObesity in the Young (AHOY)Committee’s work has been focused ontwo primary activities. AHOY Committeemembers have been contributing toAHA work on the Alliance for a HealthierGeneration. A Childhood ObesityResearch Summit will be held inDecember to bring together researchersand identify evidence and researchgaps relevant to the healthcare system.The AHOY Committee remains veryactively focused on relevant and topicalscientific statements. Statements haverecently been published on PrimaryPrevention of Cardiovascular Disease inNursing Practice; Focus on Childrenand Youth (led by Laura Hayman), andDrug Therapy of High Risk LipidAbnormalities in Children andAdolescents (led by Brian McCrindle).The latter statement was developed bythe AHA into a CME Web and satellitebroadcast as part of its “Advances in
the Treatment of CardiovascularDisease” (www.heartcmeprograms.org).
The committee has several statementsin advanced stages of completion,including Progress and Challenges inMetabolic Syndrome in Children andAdolescents (led by Julia Steinberger);Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoringin Children and Adolescents:Recommendations for StandardAssessment (led by Elaine Urbina); andNon-Invasive Vascular Assessment ofCardiovascular Risk in Children andAdolescents: Recommendations forStandard Assessment (led by RichardWilliams). Future statements are beingconsidered to help support the work ofthe Alliance. Our next meeting will beheld in association with Lobby Day inApril 2008.
AHA CardiovascularDisease in the YoungSeema Mital, MDAt Scientific Sessions 2007, was wellattended and the attendees had anopportunity to hear exciting new resultsfrom leading researchers, includingupdates on molecular approaches tocongenital heart disease and lateoutcomes from therapies for heartdisease in the young.
Dr. Jeffrey Towbin from Baylor Collegeof Medicine gave the T. Duckett JonesMemorial Lecture. “Inflammatory ViralHeart Disease: A Shifting Epidemiology”and Dr. Heather Ross from Toronto,Canada gave the William J. RashkindLecture: “Antarctica: Magic andMayhem on Mount Vinson.”
The recipients of the Outstanding ResearchAwards in Pediatric Cardiology were:
Raluca lonescu-lttu, Montreal, CanadaIncreases in Folic Acid Intake in thePreconceptual Period Reduce BirthPrevalence of Severe CongenitalHeart Disease
Marco Stramba-Badiale, Milan, ItalyElectrocardiographic and GeneticScreening for Long QT Syndrome:Results from a Prospective Study on44,596 Neonates
Curt J. Daniels, Columbus, OhioThe Negative Impact of DiagnosticTesting Performed Prior to AdultCongenital Heart Disease Referral —Financial Burden and Cost tothe Patient.
Dr. Lynn Mahony received the CVDYMeritorious Achievement Award at theannual CVDY/CVSA Reception onNov. 6, 2007.
Dr. LuAnn Minich served as Chair of theProgram Committee from 2004–07. TheProgram Committee currently includesSeema Mital ([email protected]),Wolfgang Radtke ([email protected]),Bill Mahle ([email protected]),Larry Rhodes ([email protected]),Andrew Atz ([email protected]) andCharles Canter ([email protected]).The committee requests that memberssubmit suggestions for topics andspeakers for Scientific Sessions 2008 tobe held in New Orleans by e-mailing acommittee member directly.
Pediatric CardiovascularNursing SubcommitteePat O’BrienResearch: The research networkinglunch with the theme of nurse-physiciancollaboration had excellent attendanceand a very lively discussion aboutresearch issues. The multi-site researchproject on feeding strategies in infantswith single ventricle has enrolled over100 infants and they are starting toanalyze preliminary results.
Program: We are working on anumber of program ideas for Sessionsin 2008. There were two “How-To”sessions on pediatric nursing topicsthat were well attended, an oral abstractsession on the impact of heart diseaseon children and families and a jointsession on late heart transplantoutcomes with CVDY.
Projects: A scientific statement ontransitioning adolescents to adult care isbeing jointly developed with CVDY. Wehave several projects under considerationfor action in the coming year.
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CVDY Liaison to Womenin CardiologyCommitteeTherese M. Giglia, MDThe American Heart Association’sCouncil on Clinical Cardiology Womenin Cardiology Committee was created tofacilitate the professional developmentof women cardiologists and positivelyimpact the number of womencardiologists in the country. Thecommittee’s mission is two-fold: 1) topromote and foster successful clinicaland research careers among womenphysicians in the field of cardiology; and2) to encourage and increaseparticipation and visibility of women inthe activities of the American HeartAssociation.
One of the mechanisms by which thesegoals are achieved is through annualprograms for women cardiologists andwomen cardiology Fellows at the AHA’sScientific Sessions:
The WIC Trainee Award for Excellence(formerly WIC Travel Grant Program),sponsored by Boehringer IngelheimPharmaceuticals, Inc., recognizesoutstanding academic and clinicalperformance in women cardiologyFellows by awarding 25 women traineesgrants to attend the AHA’s ScientificSessions. This program encourages andrecognizes outstanding academic andclinical performance in womencardiology Fellows duringcardiovascular-related specialty training.Women must be enrolled in ACGME orAOA approved training programs andonly the top applicants are selected.The review committee looks for traineeswho exemplify a balance betweenclinical expertise and scientific interests.In addition to receiving $1,000,recipients are invited to participate in aseries of educational and networkingevents including:
• Early Career Development Program(Saturday afternoon)
• Awardees Speaker Training Seminar(Saturday evening)
• Awardees Dinner (Sunday evening)
• WIC Networking Luncheon (Tuesday)
CVDY congratulates the followingpediatric cardiology Fellows whoreceived 2007 Trainee Awards forExcellence:
• Elizabeth Fortescue, MDChildren’s Hospital, Boston
• Christina Miyake, MDChildren’s Hospital, Boston
• Elizabeth Yellen, MDChildren’s Hospital, Boston
Applications for next year’s TraineeAwards for Excellence may be found onthe Council on Clinical Cardiology Website http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3021298.
The application deadline will be in June2008 for Scientific Sessions 2008.
Early Career andMentoring CommitteeDavid Lawrence, MDMost pediatric residents transitioninginto subspecialty training anticipatefellowship being the final destination oftheir formal training. However, pediatriccardiology, more so than most otherpediatric subspecialties, has becomehyperspecialized. Over the previous twodecades, the field has witnessed areasonce regarded as niche areas of interestburgeon into disciplines untothemselves. Disciplines such aselectrophysiology, interventionalcatherization, transplantation medicineand imaging require competencies andskill sets near impossible to acquireduring a three-year fellowship. Mostacademic centers and private practicegroups would not consider bringing onnew faculty members in areas such aselectrophysiology, interventionalcatheterization and cardiac intensivewithout additional training above andbeyond the standard three-yearcardiology fellowship. This has led tothe increasing demand for advancedtraining or the “fourth-year fellowship.”
As of now, there is no American Collegeof Graduate Medical Education
(ACGME) oversight of fourth-yearcurriculum. As such, the structure,content and duration of this additionaltraining is subject to wideinterinstitutional variation. Indeed, whilecommonly referred to as a fourth year,advanced fellowship training can spanfrom three to 24 months. During thistime period, the trainee can expect totalimmersion in the chosen discipline.Institutions with recurrent fourth-yearprograms generally have rigidly definedtime commitments whereas otherinstitutions may afford some degree offlexibility in training duration to suit thecandidate’s individual needs and goals.This type of flexibility may allow thetrainee to embark upon three to sixmonths of advanced training toaugment what may have been a robustexposure during fellowship andtherefore, obviate the need for an entirefourth year of training. In addition, thetrainee may choose to divide the fourthyear between two host institutions.
Also variable is the classification of theadvanced trainee. Though not ACGMErecognized, some institutions regard theadvanced trainee similarly to categoricalfellows. The trainee’s appointment isthat of house staff with compensationand benefits in accordance with thoseof “regular” fellows. In these situations,the 4th year fellow assumes overnightand weekend coverage duties in thesame call pool as the categoricalfellows with some degree of facultysupervision. On the other hand, thetrainee may receive the appointment ofjunior faculty, thus entitling them toenhanced compensation and benefitsas compared to the categorical fellow.This trainee may then participate in theattending call pool and in turn providesupervision to house staff.
Funding for advanced fellowshippositions is subject to inter and intrainstitutional variation. Sources ofsupport may include unrestricteddepartmental funds, research-basedtraining grants, industry sponsorededucational grants or donor funds. Forthose institutions in which the trainee isappointed as junior faculty, the potentialexists for that trainee to generaterevenue via billing for clinical servicesrendering, therefore justifying their
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salary support. The growing need forthe super subspecialist, combined withthe relatively limited training centers,has led to the idea of the sponsoringinstitution. In this arrangement, apractice recruiting a recent fellowshipgraduate for a highly specializedposition will, in turn, financially coverthe expenses of that recruit to engagein advanced training at a hostinstitution.
So, once a graduating fellow hasdecided to pursue advanced training,how does he or she find a program thatsuits their needs? Unlike application tomedical school, residency andfellowship, there is no standardization tothe advanced year application. In fact,there is no one source for updatedinformation regarding advanced trainingofferings. Traditionally, matchingcandidates to positions has been aword of mouth process. Given changesin funding, candidate pool and facultynumbers and expertise, someinstitutions are very inconsistent in theavailability of training positions. Someprograms choose to advertise via tradepublications, directly solicit programdirectors or rely on word of mouth.Traditionally, the process begins withcontacting institutions to simply inquire
about the availability of advancedtraining positions and requirements forcandidacy consideration. There is nomatch program for fourth-year positionsand the application process is entirelyinstitution dependent.
We have attempted to assemble a list offourth-year or advanced fellowshipsoffered in the United States for the2007–08 academic year. This list will bemade available soon online, accessiblefrom the CVDY homepage(www.americanheart.org/CVDY). Thecontact information for members of theEarly Career and Mentoring Committeeof the CVDY will also be included toassist with questions in this area. If youhave any further questions pleasecontact [email protected].
Rheumatic Fever,Endocarditis andKawasaki DiseaseCommitteeChair, Michael Gewitz, MDThe Rheumatic Fever, Endocarditis andKawasaki Disease (RFEKD) Committeeoversaw the publication of the new
endocarditis prophylaxis guidelines,published in Circulation in 2007(http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.183095). Thecommittee is also updating therecommendations for the treatment ofstreptococcal pharyngitis andprevention of acute rheumatic fever.This revision (led by Michael Gerber)should be published in 2008.Additionally, the committee has justbegun a focused update of the 2003nonvalvular device-related infectionspaper. The update, led by LarryBaddour, will focus on EP deviceinfections.
Finally, several RFEKD current andformer committee members will beinvolved in the 9th InternationalKawasaki Disease Symposium which iscosponsored by CVDY and AHA. Thismeeting will be held April 10–12, 2008,in Taipei, Taiwan. More information isavailable athttp://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3051323.
CaliforniaThe Department of Pediatrics at theDavid Geffen School of Medicine atUCLA and Mattel Children’s HospitalUCLA seek a BE/BV pediatriccardiologist with training and expertisein echocardiography and non-invasiveimaging. Experience in transthoracic,transesophageal, and fetalechocardiography is required. Thisposition is in the clinical track at theInstructor or Assistant Professor rankand is well suited for a fourth-yearimaging fellow. Academic duties includeteaching of fellows, residents, andmedical students, as well as clinical
research. Clinical service outside theechocardiography lab includes someinpatient and outpatient responsibilities.Mattel Children’s Hospital/UCLAMedical Center is a comprehensivecardiovascular center, offering a fullarray of pediatric cardiovascularsurgery, heart transplantation,transcatheter interventions and adultcongenital heart disease programs.Opportunities for multi-disciplinarycollaboration throughout the UCLAcampus abound. Submit CV and letterof interest to Gary M. Satou, MD,Director, Pediatric Echocardiography,UCLA Pediatric Cardiology B2-427MDCC, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, LosAngeles, California 90095-1752([email protected]). UCLA is anequal opportunity employer. Womenand minorities are encouraged to apply.
Pediatric CardiacElectrophysiologistUCSF Children’s Hospital andUniversity of California SanFrancisco School of MedicineThe Division of Pediatric Cardiology atthe UCSF Department of Pediatrics isseeking a Pediatric CardiacElectrophysiologist
The faculty appointment will be at theAssistant/Associate Professor rankdepending on qualifications. Preferencewill be given to individuals with strongacademic background and interest inpursuing a career in clinical researchand teaching. The position is in ourDivision of Pediatric Cardiology, with 13faculty and 6 fellows. The successfulcandidate will be part of the combined
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electrophysiology program at UCSF andStanford, and will direct the UCSFcomponent, where a new Siemensbiplane fluoroscopy electrophysiologylaboratory with 3-dimensional mappingcapability was recently installed. Thecombined electrophysiology programincludes 3 full-time faculty and isdirected by Dr. George Van Hare, who isjointly appointed at UCSF and Stanford.The program performs about 360invasive procedures a year, evenlydivided between the two campuses,and trains advanced 4th year fellows inelectrophysiology. This positionprovides an ideal environment forcollegial interactions, mentorship,clinical research, and excellent clinicalcare. In addition to attending in theelectrophysiology laboratory, thesuccessful candidate will attend on thein-patient cardiology service, run out-patient arrhythmia, and pacemakerclinics, and participate in the teachingof medical students, residents andfellows. The applicant must be boardcertified in pediatrics and boardcertified/eligible in pediatric cardiology.
Candidates should forward a letter ofinterest and CV listing three referencesto: David Teitel, M.D., Chief, PediatricCardiology, University of California SanFrancisco, 505 Parnassus Avenue,Room MI235, San Francisco, CA94143-0544. [email protected]. 415-353-4140.
UCSF is an equal opportunity/affirmativeaction employer. The Universityundertakes affirmative action to assureequal employment opportunity forunder-utilized minorities and women, forpersons with disabilities, and forVietnam-era veterans and specialdisabled veterans. UCSF seekscandidates whose experience, teaching,research, or community service hasprepared them to contribute to ourcommitment to diversity and excellence.
IllinoisThe Division of Cardiology at Children’sMemorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, isseeking two board-certified/eligiblepediatric cardiologists to fill positions innon invasive cardiology and heartfailure-transplant cardiology.
1). The Division of Cardiology atChildren’s Memorial Hospital,Northwestern University FeinbergSchool of Medicine is recruiting a non-invasive, full-time BC/BE pediatriccardiologist at the Assistant orAssociate Professor level with a majorinterest in echocardiography to join itsrapidly growing academic program. Thesuccessful candidate will receive afaculty appointment at the NorthwesternUniversity Feinberg School of Medicineand will join an experienced group of 8echocardiographers dedicated tointerpreting over 12,000 studies peryear. This includes telemedicine studiesfrom 9 remote sites and 800 fetalstudies. Applicants should have asound clinical background in all areas ofpediatric cardiology. Responsibilities willinclude clinical inpatient service andteaching, with protected time for clinicalresearch. Salary for this position is openand negotiable. The proposed start datefor this position would be July 1, 2008,or sooner if possible.
Children’s Memorial Hospital is rankedin the top hospitals for childrennationally. The Cardiology program,which includes 18 experienced pediatriccardiologists, is the largest in Illinoisand provides expertise inechocardiography, electrophysiology,interventional cardiac catheterization,transplant, adult congenital heartdisease and preventative cardiology.
Northwestern University and Children’sMemorial Hospital are committed toequal opportunity and affirmative action.Hiring is contingent upon eligibility towork in the United States. Women andminorities are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted until theposition is filled, with a negotiable startdate. Interested individuals shouldforward letter of intent, curriculum vitae,and three (3) references to: LucianaYoung, MD, Director, EchocardiographyLaboratory, Children’s MemorialHospital, Northwestern UniversityFeinberg School of Medicine, 2300Children’s Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614;phone: (773) 880-4553; E-mail:[email protected].
2). The Division of Cardiology atChildren’s Memorial Hospital,Northwestern University FeinbergSchool of Medicine is recruiting a full-time BC/BE pediatric cardiologist at theAssistant or Associate Professor levelwith a major interest in heartfailure/transplantation to join its rapidlygrowing academic program. Theappointment will be at the non-tenurelevel in the clinician track, either at theAssistant or Associate Professor level inPediatrics, depending on experience.Candidates must have an M.D./D.O.degree and eligibility for an Illinoismedical license. Applicants must beboard eligible or board certified inpediatric cardiology. We are seeking anindividual with interest/expertise inclinical heart transplantation andcardiology. The position will includeparticipation in inpatient and outpatientconsultation and evaluation of patientswith heart failure and transplantation.The program follows a large number oftransplant recipients (about 100) andcardiomyopathy/heart failure patients(200), with 4 dedicated nursepractitioners and an active clinicalresearch program. Teaching of housestaff and clinical research will beexpected. Opportunities for translationalresearch and collaboration through theChildren’s Memorial Research Instituteand the Feinberg Research Institute ofNorthwestern Medical School will beencouraged; applicants with fundedresearch would be given protected time.Applications will be accepted until the
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position is filled, with a negotiable startdate. Academic rank and salary will becommensurate with qualifications.Northwestern University and Children’sMemorial Hospital are affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employers.Women and minorities are encouragedto apply. Interested applicants shouldforward letter of intent, curriculum vitae,and three (3) references to: ElfriedePahl, MD, Director, Cardiac Transplant,Children’s Memorial Hospital,Northwestern University FeinbergSchool of Medicine, 2300 Children’sPlaza, Chicago, IL 60614; phone:(773) 880-4553; Email:[email protected].
New MexicoPediatric Cardiology Positionsat the University of NewMexico in AlbuquerqueGreat opportunity for division chief ofcardiology or faculty member at theassistant or associate level. To beconsidered, expertise in diagnosticcatheterizations and simple interven-tions is required. Inquiries: NancyWhalen, [email protected] or forinformation regarding positionqualifications, visit UNM SOM websitehttp://hscapp.unm.edu/facultyjobs/ andscroll to School of Medicine, then toPediatrics.
New YorkThe Division of Pediatric Cardiology,School of Medicine at Stony Brook isrecruiting a board eligible/certifiedPediatric Cardiologist for a 4th yearfaculty position at the assistant orassociate professor level. Expertise innon-invasive procedures is required.The Department of Pediatrics has over60 faculties at Stony Brook UniversityHospital, which is the principleteaching hospital of the Schoolof Medicine.” Contact:[email protected] or(631) 444-2725.
Ready for a change? Current careeropportunities got you down? Finishingfellowship and you just haven’t foundthe “right place?” Spouse unhappy withyour location (but still likes you)?
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Divisionof Pediatric Cardiology is currentlyrecruiting two BE/BC cardiologists withexpertise in echocardiography, includingfetal and transesophageal studies. Theaddition of these two candidates wouldbring the total complement ofechocardiographers to five.Participation in the current cardiac MRIprogram is an option, but not required.In addition to clinical duties, thecandidate would provide training at thefellowship and residency levels andwould be expected to participate in theactive research program of thisexpanding division. This is a fully digitallaboratory which functions within theframework of a comprehensive cardiaccenter, located in the state-of-the-art,222-bed Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.The cardiology division includes 14cohesive members who cover allaspects of cardiac care. There are twotop-notch cardiac surgeons whoperform more than 500 operations peryear, of all types, with impressive results.
The Children’s Hospital is located onthe beautiful Nashville campus ofVanderbilt University, nestled in therolling hills of middle Tennessee.Nashville is a very safe, mid-sizedmetropolitan area with top-notch publicand private schools, inviting parks andlakes, professional hockey and football,and the best music anywhere. Themembers of the cardiology division, inaddition to valuing clinical andacademic expertise, also place a highpriority on family time and developmentof interests outside of the medical realm.
If you’d like to know more, pleasecontact Ann Kavanaugh-McHugh, M.D.,echocardiography lab director, forfurther information. Her phone numberis 615-322-7447, and e-mail [email protected].
OhioThe Heart Center at NationwideChildren’s Hospital (NCH, formerly,Columbus Children’s), the pediatricteaching facility for the Ohio StateUniversity, is seeking a boardcertified/eligible non-invasive imagingpediatric cardiologist to join its faculty.The NCH Echocardiography Laboratoryis ICAEL accredited and fully digital.Our echocardiography laboratory teamis made up of six attending physiciansand nine sonographers performs morethan 9000 studies annually using state-of-the-art transthoracic,transesophageal, fetal, Intracardiac,intravascular, and 3D techniques. Wehave an active cardiac MRI/CT service.There are numerous opportunities toengage in translational research, qualityassurance initiatives and developmentof cutting edge informational services.The candidate would participate inprogrammatic growth encompassing allaspects of the Heart Center’s missionincluding clinical service, education andresearch. The Heart Center at NCH hasexcellent programs in adult CHD,cardiac intensive care,electrophysiology, interventionalcatheterization, thoracic surgery, hybridstrategy and outreach clinics. Thefellowship program includes pediatricand combined pediatric adult cardiologyand fourth-year specialty fellowships.Candidates are encouraged to submittheir curriculum vitae to: JohnKovalchin, MD, Director of Echocardio-graphy and Non-Invasive Imaging,ED628, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus,OH 43205; PH 614-722-2530 [email protected]
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The Heart Center at NationwideChildren’s Hospital (NCH, formerly,Columbus Children’s) and the OhioState University Medical Center(OSUMC) is seeking a third adultcongenital heart disease (ACHD)specialist at the assistant or associateprofessor level to join our active
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People/Programs onthe Move
IllinoisThe Division of Cardiology at Children’sMemorial Hospital, and the Departmentof Pediatrics, Feinberg School ofMedicine, Northwestern University,Chicago, IL, are pleased to welcomethree new colleagues. Dr. Peter Koenig,Associate Professor of Pediatrics, is amember of the non invasive imagingteam. He trained in cardiology at theChildren’s Hospital Medical Center,Cincinnati, OH. He comes to us via theUniversity of Chicago. Dr. Amy D. Shah,Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, is amember of the non invasive imagingteam and also trained at the Children’sHospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.Dr. Jeffrey G. Gossett, AssistantProfessor of Pediatrics, is a member ofour invasive cardiology team. He comesto us from the University of Chicagoafter training in cardiology at theUniversity of Michigan.
New MexicoAnne Greene, MD, joined the pediatriccardiology group at the University ofNew Mexico School of Medicine inMarch 2007. She adds electrophysiologyexpertise to the practice.
established program. Candidates withpediatric and/or adult cardiologytraining who demonstrate proficiency inthe medical management of the ACHDpatient will be considered. Candidateswould be expected to provideconsultation to in-patient services atboth NCH and the OSUMC campusesas well as to conduct regular ACHDclinics. The ability to performindependent and collaborativelaboratory or clinical research in thisfield is expected. Our ACHD programincludes two dually trained and board-certified pediatric and adult cardiologyphysicians, ACHD nurse practitioners,nurse clinicians, research nurse anddedicated technical staff. Additionally,we have an accredited ACHD five-yearfellowship program currently with threefellows in training. Our program activelymanages nearly 2000 ACHD patientsand has an emerging transitional ACHDprogram. State-of-the-art imaginginterventional catheterization & surgery,electrophysiology, intensive care, CHFand heart, heart-lung and lungtransplant programs are integrated withthe ACHD program. Candidates maysubmit their curriculum vitae to CurtDaniels, MD, Nationwide Children’sHospital, 700 Children’s Drive, andColumbus, Ohio 43205, or via e-mail [email protected].
