University of Michigan 

Department of Pediatrics

Division of Pediatric Cardiology

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Michigan is seeking a board eligible/certified physician in Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology to join the Michigan Congenital Heart Center.  We are recruiting candidates to join our Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care group as full-time faculty member. 

The candidate must have an MD, DO, MBBS degree or equivalent. They should have completed training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology and have completed advanced training in pediatric cardiac critical care. The candidate must have excellent clinical skills including advanced training in pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care medicine.  The candidate will participate in pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care coverage including equitable night/weekend call, pre-surgical work-up service, teaching and research.  The candidate must have demonstrated research experience and a strong track record of publications and presentations. Opportunity exists for outpatient clinic if interested. 

The University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center is a high volume program that includes over 50 cardiologists (11 who serve clinical time in the dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU), 4 congenital heart surgeons, 18 categorical fellows and an active Advanced Practitioner team. Our culture is one of collaboration, in which teamwork is prioritized. Teaching ability is highly valued at our center. In addition, preference will be given to a candidate who has demonstrated research experience and productivity. 

Interested candidates can direct their CV to: 

Carolyn Vitale, MD

University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center

1540 East Hospital Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4204

E-mail:  vitalec@med.umich.edu  

About the Congenital Heart Center:

As an international referral center for children with complex congenital heart disease, the Congenital Heart Center at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is one of the largest and most experienced pediatric heart programs in the United States. From diagnosis and medical management of common cardiac disorders to groundbreaking therapies for complex congenital heart conditions, our team is committed to providing the most advanced evidence-based care for infants, children and adolescents with all forms of congenital and acquired heart disease, as well as for adults with congenital heart disease.

Our congenital heart program is one of the highest-volume programs in the nation with over 712 surgical cases, 12,833 clinic visits, 817 catheterizations, 153 EPS/ablation procedures, and 8+ heart transplants annually. The congenital catheterization laboratory offers congenital heart patients cutting-edge, minimally invasive care including the new Medtronic Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve, hybrid procedures in collaboration with cardiac surgery, and participation in clinical trials such as the new ASD bioresorbable device trial (ASCENT). With over 50 pediatric cardiologists and one of the largest Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Programs, our dynamic team values collaboration and innovation across sub-specialties. The Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit  (PCTU) has 21 beds currently and is undergoing a planned expansion to 30 beds in late Spring-early summer of 2027. 

In addition to the on-site birthing hospital, we collaborate with the co-located U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center’s top-ranked adult cardiac program. Our outcomes are excellent compared to national benchmarks and we lead multiple ongoing initiatives to further optimize patient outcomes and quality of care. Outcomes and highlights are available at: www.mottchildren.org/chcoutcomes 

About the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital: Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. Mott is honored to be ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Michigan by U.S. News and World Report and the only hospital in Michigan ranked in all 10 specialties for the 17th year in a row. Our 345-bed state-of-the-art facility includes the on-site Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital birthing center. Mott is a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and one of less than 10% of U.S. hospitals to earn the prestigious Nursing Magnet designation