Clinician Investigator/Academic Cardiology Opportunity

Clinician Investigator/Academic Cardiology Opportunity 

VA Maine academic affiliate partners, Maine Medical Center (MMC) and Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM), are excited to announce a new opportunity with Maine Medical Partners-MaineHealth Cardiology and VA Maine Cardiology for a full time cardiologist (non-interventional) interested in a balance of clinical activities, education and research. This position will involve a close working relationship with cardiology faculty from Maine Health Cardiology and VA Maine Cardiology. 

Maine Medical Partners-MaineHealth Cardiology and the VA Maine Healthcare System will share this multi-site position. The physician will be providing outpatient and inpatient cardiology services, as well as working closely with the Graduate Medical Education programs at the new Portland Community-Based Outpatient Clinic opening in 2022. We are seeking cardiologists with interest and expertise in education and/or research. 

Research responsibilities may include development of research in cardiology and experience with grant submission is important. Numerous opportunities exist to collaborate with current research faculty at Maine Medical Center in addition to numerous research opportunities available through the VA system. 

Education: The position involves a direct teaching role with Maine Medical Center's Cardiology Fellows and Medical Residents, as well as teaching and mentoring medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program. The candidate will have an academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine. 

Physician: The Physician will engage in scholarly activities to enhance research in cardiovascular disease. Physician will have the opportunity to be part of the Maine Medical Center Research Institute robust cardiovascular clinical and translational research program, as well as the research program of the VA Maine Healthcare System.   Candidates with strong research backgrounds who are interested in pursuing extramural funding are encouraged to apply. 

Maine Medical Partners-MaineHealth Cardiology is a growing practice, with office locations in Augusta, Waterville, Lewiston, Rockport, and Scarborough, and a nationally recognized inpatient cardiovascular service line at Maine Medical Center, which serves as the hub for the extended MaineHealth network. Maine Medical Partners-MaineHealth Cardiology provides patients across the state with some of the nation's highest quality cardiac care, working closely with other regional hospitals to build a coordinated network of cardiology services. Maine Medical Partners has a robust educational program with fellows and residents with a committed teaching and research dedicated faculty. A strong affiliation with Tufts University School of Medicine provides a wonderful opportunity to mentor and teach. 

Togus VAMC located in Augusta Maine the state capital is the only VA hospital in the state of Maine and the first VA established in the US and services multiple clinic locations throughout all regions of the State. The culture of “Veterans first” is deeply part of the culture of service and in keeping with the fundamental mission of the VA education and research participation is fully supported and vital. Educational Debt Reduction Program is also available through the VA. 

Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. 

MaineHealth and the VA Maine Healthcare System are committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse candidates. 

For more information, please contact Gina Mallozzi, Physician Recruiter at gmallozzi@mainehealth.org.