Description
Fellowship in Adult ECMO and Mechanical Circulatory Support
UCLA Health | David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery
The Division of Cardiac Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a full-time position as a clinical instructor in the Adult ECMO and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program.
UCLA Health operates one of the highest-volume ECMO programs internationally, with a diverse case mix encompassing venoarterial ECMO for cardiogenic shock, venovenous ECMO for refractory respiratory failure, and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). The program is embedded within a quaternary cardiac surgery center that includes cardiac transplantation, advanced heart failure management, and complex aortic surgery, and maintains an active clinical research infrastructure.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care for patients on VA-ECMO, VV-ECMO, and ECPR protocols in collaboration with cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure cardiology, and critical care teams
- Participate in emergent and elective cannulation procedures
- Manage ECMO circuits, anticoagulation, and weaning strategies across multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in cardiac surgical cases
- Support expansion of ECMO outreach and retrieval capabilities across the UCLA Health system
Academic Responsibilities
- Teach cardiothoracic surgery residents and medical students
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations in the arena of ECMO harnessing the resources within the Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB) at UCLA
- Participate in quality improvement and program development initiatives
- Engage with the division's outcomes research program through national and institutional datasets
Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. with enrolled in an accredited general surgery training program PGY-3 or above; or completed a general/cardiothoracic residency training program
- Board eligibility or certification in the relevant specialty required
- Prior ECMO cannulation experience and familiarity with ELSO guidelines strongly preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine and scholarly productivity expected California medical license or eligibility to obtain one required
Compensation
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay XXXXXX
Application
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to Yazmin Lona at YLona@mednet.ucla.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
