Medical Director of Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSOM)

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSOM), South Florida’s premier academic and research institution, is seeking an exceptional Medical Director of Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging to lead our innovative imaging program within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. This prestigious role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of cardiovascular imaging through leadership, clinical excellence, and cutting-edge research. 

Why Lead at UMMSOM and UHealth?

As the only university-based health system in South Florida, UHealth is a leader in advanced cardiovascular care and imaging innovation. Our 500-bed UHealth Tower is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technologies, supporting our mission to deliver groundbreaking diagnostics and therapies. With a focus on pioneering advancements in cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology, this role offers the chance to elevate a comprehensive imaging program to national prominence.

You’ll join a dynamic academic environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced research, and global impact, serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Your Leadership Role:

As the Medical Director of Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, you will lead a thriving imaging program, driving clinical excellence, fostering academic growth, and advancing research innovation.

• Program Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the advanced cardiovascular imaging program, including strategic planning, clinical operations, and program development. Build and maintain a world-class imaging team, ensuring delivery of cutting-edge, evidence-based care.
• Innovation and Excellence: Lead the adoption and integration of advanced imaging technologiesand protocols that enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
• Academic Leadership: Serve as a leader in medical education, mentoring fellows, trainees, and junior faculty. Develop and deliver innovative curricula in advanced imaging and cardiovascular medicine.
• Research Leadership: Spearhead high-impact research initiatives in advanced cardiovascular imaging, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and securing funding for innovative projects.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with leaders across cardiovascular subspecialties to optimize imaging integration into patient care pathways and research protocols.
• Administrative Oversight: Provide operational leadership, ensuring the program meets clinical, academic, and financial goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO degree required.
• Board certification in Cardiology, with additional certification or expertise in advanced cardiovascular imaging (e.g., cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology).
• Active medical license from an accredited institution.
• Proven leadership experience in a clinical, academic, or administrative capacity within cardiovascular imaging.
• Expertise in performing and interpreting advanced imaging studies, with a track record of integrating imaging into clinical care and research.
• Strong academic credentials, including a history of mentoring, teaching, and publishing in the field of cardiovascular imaging.
• Visionary leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration.

Why This Role is Unique:

• Shape the Program: Define the future of cardiovascular imaging at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems.
• Impact the Field: Drive innovations in imaging technologies and techniques that influence global standards of care.
• Mentor the Next Generation: Inspire and train future leaders in cardiovascular imaging and medicine.
• Advance Research: Lead transformative research initiatives in imaging, backed by institutional support and cutting-edge facilities.
• Collaborate at the Forefront: Work within a highly interdisciplinary environment, partnering with experts in electrophysiology, structural heart disease, and stem cell therapies.