Program Director & Open Rank Professor, 12 Month Salaried - TMH Cardiology Fellowship, College of Medicine

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 candidates 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).

Other Information

FSU Health: The Evolution of Academic Healthcare

FSU Health represents a bold, multi-billion-dollar transformation in healthcare delivery, clinical training, and biomedical research across North Florida. Anchored by a ultimate goal of a $1.7 billion partnership with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH), FSU Health is transitioning the region's premier medical assets into a fully integrated, world-class academic health center.

This expanding ecosystem actively bridges bench-to-bedside research with community-focused clinical care. Key components include:

• The FSU Health Research Center: A state-of-the-art, 140,000-square-foot facility opening on the TMH campus to serve as a hub for clinical trials, health equity studies, and translational science.
• Regional Network Expansion: Rapid development of advanced clinical hubs across the Florida Panhandle, including the development of a new 100-bed hospital campus in Panama City Beach operated by TMH.
• Precision & Specialized Medicine: Innovations like the new FSU Health Precision Pediatrics clinic and the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases, which bring advanced diagnostics directly to the community.

The Florida State University College of Medicine

Established as the first U.S. medical school of the 21st century, the FSU College of Medicine has earned national recognition for its innovative, community-based educational model. Rather than isolating training within a single university hospital, FSU utilizes a highly successful distributed model, partnering with top-tier regional healthcare systems, community clinics, and over 3,000 physician faculty members across the state.

• Mission-Driven Excellence: The College's core mission focuses on developing exemplary, patient-centered physicians who are deeply responsive to community needs, with a proud legacy of excellence in training for primary care, elder care, and underserved populations.
• Robust GME Infrastructure: The FSU Graduate Medical Education (GME) footprint sponsors a rapidly expanding portfolio of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs. GME programs under FSU sponsorship consistently achieve exceptional Match rates and board passage scores, backed by rigorous institutional oversight, a culture of psychological safety, and extensive administrative support.
• A Culture of Collaboration: Clinicians and program leaders at FSU enjoy access to robust academic resources, including medical informatics, instructional design experts, professional development pathways, and comprehensive research support through dedicated pre- and post-award grant infrastructure.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH): A private, not-for-profit, 772-bed healthcare system serving a 17-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. TMH provides highly sophisticated tertiary and quaternary cardiovascular services, including structural heart interventions, advanced electrophysiology, and open-heart surgery.

Southern Medical Group, P.A. (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group providing services through a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) and Co-Management Agreement, has partnered with TMH to establish the Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI). The HVI operates under a well-defined governance structure and strategic plan that aligns clinical, operational, and physician leadership to advance cardiovascular care across the region.

Collectively, the HVI is home to one of the most advanced and highest-volume heart programs in the Southeast. Serving as a true regional epicenter for cardiovascular innovation, the HVI delivers an integrated, patient-centered cardiovascular program focused on expanding access, advancing quality, driving innovation, and improving outcomes throughout North Florida and South Georgia.

The Heart & Vascular Institute features:

• Advanced Infrastructure: State-of-the-art hybrid cardiac/vascular suites, a dedicated biplane neurovascular suite, and a high-volume cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Comprehensive Structural Heart & Electrophysiology: A highly robust structural heart program executing complex, minimally invasive interventions including TAVR, MitraClip, and Watchman implants, alongside cutting-edge heart failure neuromodulation therapies (e.g., Barostim).
• Top-Tier Accreditations: Recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation-the highest designation available-with additional ACC certifications in Cardiac Catheterization and Transcatheter Valve procedures.
• National Recognition: 2026 Modern Healthcare top 50 Cardiovascular hospitals. Consistently ranked as a High-Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in Heart Failure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

University Information

One of the nations elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.