How to Apply

Interested candidates can direct their CV to: 

John Charpie, MD, PhD

Director, Division of Pediatric Cardiology,

University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center

1540 East Hospital Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4204

Phone: 734-936-8993; Fax: 734-936-9470

E-mail:  [email protected]  

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Michigan Medicine and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is seeking a board eligible/certified physician in Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology to join the Michigan Congenital Heart Center. We are recruiting a full-time Clinical Instructor of Pediatric Cardiology for 4th year advanced training. Clinical specialization may vary, including, but not limited to:  heart failure/transplant, non-invasive imaging, electrophysiology, interventional cardiac catheterization and/or pediatric cardiac intensive care.

The ideal candidate should have an M.D./D.O. degree or UMHS approved international equivalent, postgraduate clinical training, be Board eligible/board certified in Pediatrics/Pediatrics Cardiology and have experience in the area of Pediatric Cardiology. Successful candidate will hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan. The candidate must have the excellent clinical skills and knowledge base needed to work independently. 

The University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center is a high-acuity, high volume program that includes more than 50 cardiologists, 5 congenital heart surgeons, 18 categorical fellows and an active Advanced Practitioner team. We serve patients at 14 outpatient clinic locations across the state of Michigan and Northern Ohio. Our culture is one of collaboration and collegiality, 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. 

Required Qualifications*

The ideal candidate should have an M.D./D.O. degree or UMHS approved international equivalent, postgraduate clinical training, be Board eligible/board certified in Pediatrics/Pediatrics Cardiology and have experience in the area of Pediatric Cardiology. Successful candidate will hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

Note: This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Additional Information

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 710 surgical cases, 15,874 clinic visits, 807 catheterizations, 248 electrophysiology cases, and 12+ 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.

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. Learn more at: www.mottchildren.org/usnews

Diversity at the University of Michigan and the Surrounding Community

The University of Michigan has a strong commitment to diversity with organized groups that provide support and education, including The Michigan Medicine Office of Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI) and the University of Michigan central campus DEI group. 

The University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus is a community made up of more than 70,000 individual students, faculty, and staff members. People from every state in the country and from nearly half the countries around the world are part of the U-M community. The city of Ann Arbor has one of Michigan's highest foreign-born populations (nearly 20%) mainly due to the career opportunities through the University and associated industries.

Beyond Ann Arbor, diverse communities exist throughout lower Michigan including the city of Detroit, which has undergone a significant cultural revival and has seen the biggest gain in diversity in the country over the last decade.  The Greater Detroit area is also home to the largest and most diverse Arab American community in the United States. 

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Pediatrics, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.