Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship

NBSTSA; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The WVU Medicine Heart and Vascular Institute in Morgantown, WV offers a funded one-year fellowship in robotic cardiac surgery. Trainees gain experience in robotic-assisted valve repair/replacement, biatrial Cox Maze, multivalve procedures, and robotic myocardial revascularization under expert supervision, with emphasis on progressive autonomy and clinical outcomes research.

Applicants must have completed an accredited cardiothoracic training program or be in active independent cardiac practice

Qualifications

• Accredited cardiothoracic surgery training or active independent cardiac practice.
• Eligible for advanced training in robotic cardiac surgery.

Responsibilities

• Gain comprehensive operative experience in robotic-assisted valve repair and replacement.
• Participate in multivessel robotic procedures and robotic myocardial revascularization.
• Engage in structured console training and clinical outcomes research.

Skills

Robotic surgery

Education

Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery

Tools

Da Vinci Surgical System

Job description

Individuals who have completed an accredited training program in cardiothoracic surgery, or who are in active independent cardiac surgical practice, and are interested in advanced training in robotic cardiac surgery are eligible for this position.

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at the WVU Medicine Heart and Vascular Institute, the academic cardiovascular center of the West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia, maintains one of the nation's leading robotic cardiac surgery programs. Under the direction of Dr. Vinay Badhwar, the fellow will gain comprehensive operative experience in robotic-assisted valve repair, valve replacement, biatrial Cox Maze procedures, multivalve procedures, and robotic myocardial revascularization. The fellowship emphasizes progressive operative autonomy, structured console training, and active participation in clinical outcomes of research.

This is a funded one-year position beginning July 1, 2027.

West Virginia University and WVU Medicine are Equal Opportunity employers and educators. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.