Join Atrium Health and Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute as a Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program Director in Charlotte, NC, part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Advocate Health offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive Heart & Vascular programs, with 800+ employed providers caring for 570,000+ patients annually across 69 hospitals in six states. Our program is nationally recognized for excellence in cardiac surgery, heart failure, transplantation, and structural heart disease, supported by $20M+ in research funding, 1,500+ active clinical trial participants, and a robust academic platform with 88 fellows across 20 training programs.

Clinical Excellence & Advanced Cardiac Care
⦁ Quaternary and tertiary services across 16 hospitals
⦁ Top decile nationally for open heart and thoracic surgery per STS benchmarks
⦁ One of the largest multi‑site heart transplant programs, with four centers and 300+ transplants and VADs annually

Pioneers in Cardiovascular Treatment
⦁ First‑in‑human Laser VT ablation and aortic arch aneurysm branched stent graft implantation
⦁ Nation’s largest Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI programs
⦁ PCORI‑funded virtual care improving hypertension management in underserved populations
⦁ AI‑driven cardiovascular diagnostics powered by the nation’s largest ECG registry
Advocate Health is a destination for physicians seeking innovation, impact, and long‑term career growth in a collaborative, physician‑led environment.

Highlights

This academic faculty position includes an appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and offers comprehensive, three year cardiovascular training within a quaternary care center. Physicians benefit from full spectrum exposure across cardiovascular imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure, adult congenital heart disease, cardio oncology, vascular medicine, women’s cardiovascular health, sports cardiology, and a nationally recognized hypertrophic cardiomyopathy center of excellence. The program is based at an approximately 900bed hospital, with a new state of the art facility planned to open in 2027, and includes protected time for research and electives.

2025 Volumes

345,251 patient visits (54,297 New)
8,674 coronary angiograms, 420 TAVR
5,358 EP procedures
67 heart transplants, 76 VAD, 529 MCS
7,805 cardiac MRI 14,947 coronary CTA
115,461 echocardiograms

The Program Director (PD) is responsible for the administration and supervision of the education of fellows in the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, in accordance with the policies and procedures of Atrium Health and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. The PD will oversee the initial accreditation process through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and maintaining compliance with ACGME requirements, thereafter.

Ensure an educational environment conducive to meeting the ACGME competency areas
Development, review, and updates of didactic curriculum
Oversee compliance at participating training sites
Lead and participate in recruitment, assessment and promotion of fellows, and education- and program-related committees.
Provide ongoing faculty development and improvement opportunities
Provide mentorship and guidance to fellows
Oversee program coordinator duties

Training and/or Experience Required

MD/DO
Current Medical License from, and in good standing with the North Carolina Medical Board
Current certification in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency or Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship**
Ongoing clinical activity and ongoing academic achievements in cardiovascular disease which may include publications, development of educational programs, or research
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to utilize technology effectively for the administration of the fellowship program

** The educational/administrative experience can be as an associate program director, core faculty member, faculty member, or subspecialty education coordinator for an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency program, or as program director, associate program director, core faculty member, or faculty member for an ACGME-accredited internal medicine subspecialty program.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Paid medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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