Fellows in Training Newsletter

October 2005
Vol. 1 No. 10

   

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The Early Bird Catches the Savings!
   o ACC.06
   o i2 Summit
   o Programs
: Investigators, Women’s Meeting

News You “CAN” Use
Win a Free iPod Nano from Cardiosource
Awards: FIT Travel Awards Deadline
Cardiology Careers

The Early Bird Catches the Savings! Early Bird Registration for ACC.06 and i2 Summit Closes November 7.

Register Now for ACC.06 and Save
Fellows in training enjoy a reduced rate for ACC.06 in Atlanta. Save even more by registering before Nov. 7, 2005. This year’s meeting begins on Saturday, March 11, 2006 and runs through Tuesday, March 14.

ACC.06 “Celebrates the Cardiovascular Community” this year with more networking and better opportunities to exchange ideas within subspecialties. The 55th Annual Scientific Session delivers a massive scope of scientific and clinical content, but it also offers community lounges in various therapeutic areas and other opportunities to connect with a smaller community.

Plus, you’ll enjoy special programming designed for fellows in training with career development in mind. Go to www.acc.org for more information and to register online.

i2 Summit 2006: Innovation, Knowledge, Networking
Be among the first to register for this brand new event! Fellows enjoy discounted rates to attend Innovation in Intervention: i2 Summit 2006, a brand new educational event by and for interventionalists.

i2 Summit will provide live cases, complication sessions, late-breaking clinical trials, practice guidelines, core curriculum, virtual reality, simulation, debates, controversy and more — a fully conceived interventional meeting. The Summit takes place concurrently with ACC.06, March 11 – 14 in Atlanta.

When you register for i2, you get full access to ACC.06. Enjoy a meeting targeted to your interventional needs and the full range of programming available at the world’s premier cardiovascular scientific session.
Go to www.acc.org for more details and to register.

Programs

Thinking about a Career in Academic Research?
Sign up for “How to Become a Cardiovascular Investigator,” Dec. 2 – 3, 2005, at Heart House in Bethesda, Md. Interact one-on-one with leaders in academic medicine and network with other fellows. Fellows in training register FREE of charge. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from Valentin Fuster, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C., chair of the program and Robert Bonow, M.D., F.A.C.C., and co-chair and others. For more information or to register FREE of charge, click here.
Register by November 11 to get the discounted hotel rates!

ACC Women in Cardiology Section Meeting
Monday, Nov. 14, 2005
4 – 5:30 p.m. CT
Room Obelisk A, Wyndham Anatole Hotel
Dallas, Texas
Agenda: Updates on current section activities including the Professional Life Survey, Professional Development Seminar and the Visiting Professor Program. All female physician members of the College are invited to attend.

News You “CAN” Use

With the fate of Medicare physician payments and in-office medical imaging in the hands of Congress, there is no better time to join the ACC’s new CardioAdvocacy Network (ACC|CAN) and make your voice heard on these and other key issues facing the cardiovascular community. ACC|CAN provides simple and effective ways to participate in the political process and advocate for quality cardiovascular care, whether it’s calling a legislator’s office in support of a pending bill or coming to Washington to meet with lawmakers face-to-face. To join this fast-growing network, click here. For questions or more information, contact Adam Nelson at anelson@acc.org.

Win a Free iPod Nano from Cardiosource

The new Cardiosource is your online source for the latest trials, JACC online, daily CV news, hours of CME, the Epocrates drug database, clinical calculators and more — the perfect, convenient resource for fellows.

This fall, it can be your source for a free iPod Nano, too. Register today for Cardiosource and you’ll be eligible for three drawings this fall for free iPod Nanos, preloaded with a full year of content from ACCEL, the ACC audio journal.

To qualify for the monthly drawing to receive your free iPod, simply go to http://www.cardiosource.com/login.asp and accept the new user agreement. Already a registered user? You’re already in the running.

Check out the newly redesigned Cardiosource today. It’s your source for timely, targeted, tactical cardiovascular content, all free to ACC members.

 

Awards

Last chance to go to ACC.06 on Us!
FIT Travel Awards
deadline is Nov. 1, 2005. Twenty applicants will be awarded travel expenses to the ACC 55th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta, Georgia, March 11-14, 2006. Travel awards are available to Fellows in Training members only. Each travel award will cover up to $1,200 per person in expenses and includes reimbursement for registration, transport, and hotel. Awardees are reimbursed after the meeting and are required to document use of funds.
For more information, click here.


Russek Travel Award Winners Announced
http://www.acc.org/about/award/award_winners.htm#russek05 Congratulations to the awardees whose awards will help them cover travel expenses to the New York Cardiovascular Symposium, Dec. XX – XX, in New York City. There is still time to sign up for this symposium. Fellows in training receive a discounted rate of $535. For more information, click here.

ACC Cardiology Careers — The Place to Go for Jobs

Since 1994 employers and cardiovascular specialists alike have recognized the ACC’s job bank as the “go-to” recruitment resource. On average more than 1,300 candidates contact prospective employers via the ACC’s job bank annually. The site averages about 600 job openings each month.

With more than 30,000 members, the ACC offers the broadest exposure for employers’ job postings, including the entire ACC Cardiology Careers Community.

Candidates in adult and pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery may
• Search hundreds of quality, cardiology-specific job listings
• Post a CV or résumé, confidentially if desired
• Send a cover letter with a CV or résumé
• Receive e-mail notification of new job postings.

Positions Available

EAST
October 2005
Position Available — Morristown, N.J. This is an outstanding opportunity for a non interventional cardiologist to join a very successful practice of two Interventional Cardiologists in Morris and Warren counties New Jersey. The successful candidate must be highly skilled, personable, energetic and hard working. This is a very busy office and hospital based referral practice which requires an additional outstanding cardiologist. Excellent base salary with productivity bonus. Charles Marotta, Advanced Cardiology, 95 Madison Ave., Suite 409, Morristown, New Jersey 07960; Phone: (973) 401-1100. Email: chuckmarotta@msn.com. September 2005.

October 2005
Position Available — Philadelphia, Pa. NON-INVASIVE CLINICAL CARDIOLOGIST. Cardiology group in western Philadelphia suburbs has immediate opening for a BC/BE Cardiologist. Strong emphasis on patient care. State of the art diagnostic center including echo, nuclear and vascular. Nuclear license and vascular diagnostic experience a plus. Partnership offered.
Please reply with curriculum vitae to: CARD.CV, c/o Mark Master, 101 West Ave., P.O. Box 458, Jenkintown, PA. 19046-0458 or email to: mmaster@grgrp.com. September 2005

October 2005
Position Available – South Central Pennsylvania. NON-INVASIVE AND /OR NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGIST. Join 5 Cardiologists in an employed Community Heath Center setting. This is a J1 and H1 approved opportunity. Practice purely non-invasive or invasive/non-invasive. A nuclear interest is preferred. Excellent salary and bonus, paid malpractice and full benefits. Possible Medical School loan repayment. Beautiful community (250,000 service area) offers excellent school, very affordable homes and many recreational amenities. 1 ½ hours to Baltimore, 2 ½ hours to Philadelphia and 3 ½ hours to Washington, D.C and New York. Contact Ken Sammut (888)372-9415; fax (610)361-7581; email ksammut@cejkasearch.com. ID# 26057AI. October 2005

October 2005
Position Available- Southeastern Pennsylvania. NONINVASIVE CARDIOLOGIST to join seven cardiologists in a single specialty practice. Hospital with growing heart center, CT surgery, high volume cath labs and EP. Busy outpatient practice including newly renovated office3 and testing center. Nuclear and TEE preferred/ Competitive salary leading to partnership. Contact Pat Larsen (215) 345-1900 or email plarsen@centralbuckscardiology.com. October 2005

October 2005
Position Available – Southwestern Pennsylvania. Cardiovascular Associates, seven interventional cardiologists, is seeking a BC/BE electrophysiologist to join the growing EP portion of the practice. The candidate should have experience in all aspects of clinical electrophysiology including ablation, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators and biventricular devices. Enjoy a competitive salary, full benefits and great hospitals. Send all inquiries to maryjod@swpca-cca.com or call Mary Jo Dukes @ (412) 562-3292. October 2005

October 2005
Position Available- Western Pennsylvania. NON-INVASIVE CLINICAL CARDIOLOGIST Cardiology group in western Philadelphia suburbs has immediate opening for a BC/BE Cardiologist. Strong emphasis on patient care. State of the art diagnostic center including echo, nuclear and vascular. Nuclear license and vascular diagnostic experience a plus. Partnership offered. Please reply with curriculum vitae to: CARD.CV, c/o Mark Master, 101 West Ave., P.O. Box 458, Jenkintown, PA. 19046-0458 or email to: mmaster@grgrp.com . October 2005

SOUTH
October 2005
Position Available – Jacksonville, Fla. Excellent opportunity for board-certified, board-eligible clinical cardiologist with nuclear training to join established cardiology practice. Experience in TEE and EP a plus but not required. Excellent compensation package leading to partnership. Contact: Sharon Phillips at (800) 659-5507 or send CV to 6859 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Fla. 32216. Fax: (904) 296-0279. October 2005

October 2005
Position Available – Orlando, Fla. INTERVENTIONAL Busy group of three cardiologists seeks third interventional person. Very attractive salary and benefits package, including partnership. Call is 1:3. Please contact Jackie Gable at Gable Healthcare Group, (800)430-4424 or (954)785-6700, e-mail to jgable@gablehealthcare.com or fax to (954)786-0473. Sorry, this is not a J-1 position. October 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Sarasota, Florida. Immediate Availability for a BC/BE Cardiologist for a busy cardiology department within a 50+ physician MSG located in a thriving Gulf Coast city in beautiful SW Florida. Excellent compensation and benefit package with partnership tract and a great call schedule. For confidential consideration send/fax CV to Administrator, Intercoastal Medical Group, Inc., 943 S. Beneva Road, Suite 306, Sarasota, Florida 34232; Fax (941) 952-0132. January 2005

October 2005
Position Available – Central Georgia. Immediate Availability for a BC/BE interventional or non-interventional cardiologist. Rapidly growing single specialty group needs one of each to keep pace with their booming service area. Join one non-interventional and two interventionals. Excellent shared call of 1:7. Above average salary with comprehensive benefits leading to full partnership. Graduating 2006 fellows welcome to apply. This is a diverse community that welcomes international medical graduates. Interested candidates may register online with our executive search firm referencing job # 10593 at: www.uscardiologyassociates.com . October 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Charlotte, N.C. Invasive/Non-Interventional Cardiologist Needed. Growing, market dominant 12-M.D. private cardiology practice with 7 extenders one hour northwest of Charlotte, N.C., seeks board eligible/certified cardiologist to help us meet the needs of our growing practice. Our practice consists of three full time locations. In 2003 we implemented a cardiology-specific electronic medical record system. Candidates should have non-invasive diagnostic experience/training in echos/nukes. We offer very competitive compensation, vacation and CME; 1/5 call rotation; and scenic mountains within minutes/large lakes/great standard & cost of living. This is a partnership track position with significant upside financial potential. Partnership typically commences after two years of employment. Reply in confidence to: Jeff Gorke, CEO/Executive Director, (828)324-4804 x248; Fax: (828)324-7256.
E-mail: jgorke@wphc.com. September 2005

October 2005
Position Available- Chattanooga, Tenn. Busy established group of four cardiologists based in Chattanooga, Tenn., looking for two BC/BE cardiologists to provide non-invasive/non-interventional services. Nuclear/Echo certification preferred. Group provides services at three full-service hospitals with emphasis on evaluating and treating office patients. Positions offer immediate growth potential, excellent benefit and salary. Forward CV to pdennis@diagcardiogrp.com. October 2005

October 2005
Position Available — LaFollette, Tennessee. Invasive and/or Non-Invasive Cardiology Opportunity at St. Mary's Campbell County Hospital. St. Mary’s, based in Knoxville, Tenn., is recruiting an invasive or non-invasive B/E or B/C cardiologist to expand services in LaFollette, Tennessee. Employment or income guarantee opportunity. Salary is competitive, with benefits, malpractice, and moving expenses provided. Live in a beautiful area of the country with great recreation on the lake, near Knoxville, TN. Contact: Karen McKinney, (865)545-6529 or e-mail: kmckinne@stmaryshealth.com. July 2005

MIDWEST
October 2005
Position Available- Western Chicago Suburbs. Board Eligible/Certified Invasive/Interventional Cardiologist with Nuclear Cardiology training to join (2) Board Certified Cardiologist in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. Please reply with current CV and references to: R.N. Malhotra, M.D., F.A.C.C., 4121 Fairview Ave., Suite 103, Downers Grove, Ill., 60515. October 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Lafayette, Ind. Become the 2nd interventional cardiologist in a well-established group in Lafayette, Ind. We are affiliated with The Care Group, one of the nation's largest and most prestigious cardiology groups. This practice is a high volume, well-established physician-owned practice. You will enjoy the combination of the resources that a large group can provide and the conveniences of a smaller office. Contact: D. Clingan, (317)338-6194 or dclingan@thecaregroup.com. J-1 Eligible. September 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Iowa. A 52-physician, single specialty cardiovascular group seeks to expand the physician staffs of their rapidly growing Iowa clinics. This highly respected group treated 180,000 patients in 2004. In addition to clinical leadership, the group directs approximately 50 to 60 Phase I through Phase IV clinical studies and research involving both drugs and devices. Clinics are located in a number of moderate-sized communities throughout the state of Iowa and in two major metropolitan areas. Currently, needs include several Interventional/Non-interventional Cardiologists and an Electrophysiologist to staff some of our satellite facilities. Contact: Bob Bregant at bbregant@besmith.com or call (800) 467-9117. July 2005

October 2005
Position Available – Michigan. Eight man cardiology group seeks additional interventional or invasive cardiologist. Stable, highly successful group with no competition. Magnificent office facility with nuclear cameras, stress testing and echo equipment. Gorgeous Lake Michigan community of 80,000. $350,000-$400,000 base, signing bonus, generous benefits, 4 weeks of vacation and partnership in two years. Contact Todd Dillion at (800)883-7345; fax (402)289-0545; email tdillion@cejkasearch.com ID#25648AI. October 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Ohio. Seeking a motivated cardiologist to join a growing medical community. This opportunity will be shared by two primary hospitals, Mercy Hospital of Tiffin and Mercy Hospital of Willard. Both hospitals are general acute care facilities characterized by their family-centered care, community involvement, and progressive ideas in health care. They have modern facilities, state of the art equipment, highly skilled personnel and a loyal, stable medical staff offering primary care, as well as a wide range of specialist services.

Located in the heart of north central Ohio, Tiffin and Willard are home to a strong industrial base, growing retail businesses and community-oriented residents. Both offer a fair tax structure, excellent child care, strong educational systems and recreational activities. The small town atmosphere blends well with the commercial opportunities, making this area a place where people enjoy living and working. Outdoors lovers will enjoy our close proximity to Lake Erie. Additionally, we are a short driving distance from Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo.

If you are considering hospital-sponsored career opportunities, we would like to speak with you in confidence. Inquiries including curriculum vitae should be addressed to Tom Leeds, Medical Staff Recruiter, Mercy Health Partners, 2200 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43624, or call 1 (800) 837-4664, ext. 3999. April 2005

WEST
October 2005
Position Available — Phoenix, Ariz. CARDIOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES: Interventional & Non-Invasive. Medical Professional Associates of Arizona (MedPro) is currently seeking full-time cardiologists who would be committed to providing the highest quality care. MedPro, a large multispecialty group provides care to area hospitals (Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix
Memorial Hospital) in the city of Phoenix. A large hospital/clinical cardiology practice, we offer a wide range of cardiovascular services including all aspects of interventional, peripheral vascular, nuclear imaging and general cardiology care. Additional opportunities include resident/student teaching and research trials/studies. Phoenix is the premier city in the southwest offering diverse cultural, social and outdoor activities while maintaining a highly affordable cost of living. Phoenix boasts 320 days of sunshine annually, further enhancing an outdoor lifestyle and high quality of life. MedPro offers a competitive compensation plan and comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, CME allowance with paid time-off and paid medical malpractice insurance. Relocation assistance is available. For consideration, please forward your CV to: MedPro, Attn: Provider Recruiting, 3255 E. Elwood St., Ste. #110, Phoenix, Ariz. 85034; Fax: (602)470-5067, E-mail: practice@MedProDoctors.com. September 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Los Angeles Area, Calif. BC/BE CD to join a busy four-member cardiology group serving the South Bay and Westside communities of LA. Well-established practice serves an economically and culturally diverse population in a busy business and urban setting with offices in Inglewood, Marina del Rey and Torrance. Position includes consultative CD, non-invasive procedures and cath. Competitive salary with benefits and opportunity for partnership. Contact Thomas Togioka, M.D., F.A.C.C., c/o Elvira Burns, Coast Cardiology, 4644 Lincoln Blvd., #408, Marina del Rey, Calif. 90292, (302) 821-8087; fax (310) 821-3555. August 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Portland, Ore. 12 physician cardiology group seeking Peripheral Interventionalist to join expanding practice based at St. Vincent Medical Center, a 2003 “Top 100” tertiary-care facility, the largest provider of cardiac care in the Pacific Northwest. Requires BC/BE, strong experience in carotid stenting, and echocardiography. Portland, rated the cleanest city in the US, provides a family friendly lifestyle with easy access to the coast and Mt. Hood. Practice recently located. Contact: Maryann Lundin, Columbia Cardiology Associates, 9155 SW Barnes Rd., Ste. 233,Portland, Ore. 97225. Phone: (503)595-6329 or e-mail: maryann.lundin@columbiacardiology.com. August 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Portland, Ore. 12 physician cardiology group seeking Non-Interventional cardiologist for summer 2006, to join expanding practice based at St. Vincent Medical Center, a 2003 “Top 100” tertiary-care facility the largest provider of cardiac care in the Pacific Northwest. Requires BC/BE and echocardiography. NUC certification required. Preference given to recent graduates of fellowship programs. Portland, rated the cleanest city in the US, provides a family friendly lifestyle. Contact: Maryann Lundin, Columbia Cardiology Associates, 9155 SW Barnes Rd., Ste. 233,Portland, Ore. 97225. Phone: (503)595-6329 or e-mail: maryann.lundin@columbiacardiology.com. August 2005

October 2005
Position Available — Sacramento, Calif. CARDIOLOGIST: Mercy Medical Group, a service of CHW Medical Foundation, is an established and growing multi-specialty practice affiliated with Catholic Healthcare West. We seek a second cardiologist (invasive or interventional) to join our downtown medical office for a partnership-track position. Shared call of 1:4, access to 24/7 hospitalists and procedures at a nationally ranked heart center. Sacramento offers a fantastic quality of life — an affordable cost of living, a wide range of fine dining, cultural events and outdoor activities, and close proximity to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley. Contact: Caitlin Cartwright at: (916)733-5758; fax: (916)733-5760; email: caitlin.cartwright@chw.edu, www.mymercymedgroup.org. September 2005

October 2005
Position Available – San Francisco, Calif. Interventional cardiologist to do coronary interventions as well as PV procedures near San Francisco, Calif. Partner track position with group whose founders were early developers of coronary angioplasty. Two senior partners are former chiefs of staff and very well regarded physicians who want to build the interventional practice. Send detailed resume to mfink@merritfink.com. October 2005


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