Vascular Surgeon

The Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine are seeking candidates to join our group as a full-time member of our Academic Vascular Surgery faculty. Our Department has robust opportunities for clinical/translational research, surgical education, clinical trial enrollment and high volume surgical practice in all areas of Vascular Surgery. Our group practice focuses on providing high quality, innovative, and compassionate surgical care in an inclusive and supportive environment for faculty development. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates with research interests are encouraged to apply. This includes candidates who may have interest in, or existing awards with, the Veterans Affairs Merit Awards system.

The Department of Vascular Surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist provides full spectrum clinical and surgical care for vascular disease at five clinical sites and three ICAVL certified clinical vascular labs across the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. The group performs over 2000 procedures and 15,000 vascular lab studies annually. Our group trains two 5/2 Vascular Surgery fellows and one 0/5 integrated resident per year. Medical students, PA students, podiatry residents, and General Surgery residents are also trained by our faculty and are a consistent presence on the Vascular Service. Our faculty are actively engaged in federal, foundation and industry funded research with multiple investigator-initiated funded awards by all three mechanisms. The Piedmont Triad is a rapidly growing and vibrant area or North Carolina with excellent schools, restaurants and cultural offerings as well as multiple institutions of higher learning.

To be considered qualified, candidates must:

• Have completed an MD/DO degree
• Be Vascular Surgery Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Have Successfully Completed an ACGME accredited Fellowship or Integrated Residency 
• Be eligible for licensure by the North Carolina Medical Board
• Have a passion for Clinical Management of Vascular Disease, service, education, and scholarship

With the strategic combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is now the academic core of Advocate Health which is the nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a beacon of cutting-edge research, patient-centered care, and innovation in the field of medicine. With a rich history spanning over a century, this institution has earned a reputation for its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for all and advancing medical knowledge.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school and is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research. As a premier institution, Wake Forest University School of Medicine cultivates a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters excellence, professionalism, and lifelong learning. With an unwavering dedication to innovation and patient care, the Wake Forest School of Medicine continues to make significant contributions to the medical community.

In 2023, Winston-Salem was nominated as one of the best places to live and retire by US News & World Report. Situated in the beautiful Piedmont of North Carolina, Winston-Salem offers a vibrant and inclusive community as well as an affordable cost of living. The city boasts a revitalized downtown area, an innovation quarter, an Arts District, and numerous initiatives & businesses focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

When faculty join Wake Forest University School of Medicine, they are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together.

A city of 230,000 people located in the beautiful Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, Winston-Salem enjoys a moderate climate with all four seasons and residents enjoy a cost of living 31% below the national average. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway are a 1-2 hour drive to the north and west, and North Carolina's beaches are close enough to enjoy during long weekends.

Winston-Salem is a region on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots and small town feel. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find a multitude of restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries, a thriving community of microbreweries and 42 wineries in the area.

As home to the first Arts Council in the United States, Winston-Salem paved the way for public-private support of the Arts, and created the model for Arts Councils nationwide. Our numerous galleries, performing arts groups, theaters, collectives and collections continue to attract and appeal to arts lovers worldwide.

For more information on Winston-Salem, please visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com, www.winstonsalem.com and www.co.forsyth.nc.us.