All applicants interested in training at Duke University Medical Center in any Cardiovascular Fellowship Training Program will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Duke general Cardiovascular Disease fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), and has 8 first-year positions available. The application process for the 4-year Cardiovascular Disease (General Cardiology) fellowship training program can be initiated by using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) beginning November 15, 2009. Deadline for ERAS application, required documentation, supplemental application and fee is December 31, 2009.

Andrew Wang, MD, Program Director Svati Shah, MD, Assistant Program Director Sherolyn Patterson, Fellowship Program Coordinator

 

For general questions about the fellowship program, you may contact the Program Director, Dr. Andrew Wang (a.wang@duke.edu); for questions about the application and interviewing process, please contact the Fellowship Program Coordinator, Mrs. Sherolyn Patterson (sherolyn.patterson@duke.edu).

 

 

All applications must include:

For International Medical Graduates (IMG), it is important to note that completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Training Program and ABIM board-eligibility in Internal Medicine is required for ABIM board-eligibility and certification in Cardiovascular Disease.  Due to eligibility requirements of NIH training (T32) grants for research years, our program is not currently considering applicants holding either J1 or H1B visas.
 

In January, selected applicants will be invited for interviews. Interview days, generally are on Mondays and Fridays (February through May), will be offered to the selected applicants. During the interview visit, the applicant will meet with many faculty and fellows, and all efforts will be made to accommodate the applicant's areas of interest or future goals for their fellowship training.

 

 

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Physicians seeking Advanced Training in Cardiovascular Disease, including Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology, Heart Failure/Transplant and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), must also have taken and passed USMLE Steps 1, 2 & 3. Cardiology fellows from other programs seeking advanced training must have completed appropriate training in Cardiovascular Disease to be considered. In addition, funding for these positions may be variable and dependent on the support of the specific section and/or sponsoring institution. For fellows seeking advanced training in these subspecialty areas, the program directors are Dr. Michael Sketch (Interventional Cardiology); Dr. Patrick Hranitzky (Electrophysiology); and Dr. Raymond Kim (MRI).

 

The Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at Duke University Medical Center focuses on training leaders in Interventional Cardiology committed to a career in academic cardiology. The length of the fellowship is 12 months. During the fellowship, all fellows will develop both clinical and technical skills in interventional cardiology.  All fellows will gain experience in diagnosing, selecting therapies, performing diagnostic and interventional procedures, and judging the effectiveness of treatments for inpatients and outpatients with chronic ischemic heart disease, acute ischemic syndromes, and valvular heart disease. All fellows are expected to participate in research efforts. During the fellowship, each fellow will work with a mentor on a research project which will help foster their long-term goals.   

 

Applications for the 2010-2011 academic year are currently being accepted, and the application deadline will be February 1, 2010.  Individuals applying for only a 1 year Interventional Cardiology Fellowship position will be required to provide his/her own funding resources for salary support during their training.  This funding must be institutional funding (no personal or private funds).  

 

A processing fee of $40 (check or money/order made payable to Duke University- no cash please), letter documenting funding support, current curriculum vitae, and personal statement will be required to accompany the completed Interventional Cardiology Application. For questions about the application and interviewing process, please contact the Fellowship Program Coordinator, Mrs. Sherolyn Patterson (sherolyn.patterson@duke.edu).

 

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The Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship training program is a comprehensive two-year program including training in catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardias, ventricular tachycardias, and complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, ischemic VT, and arrhythmias associated with congenital heart disease. Comprehensive training is also provided in lead extraction and device therapy including permanent pacing, implantable defibrillators, and bi-ventricular devices. Fellows are provided with significant opportunity for research activity through protected block time and are expected to participate in and complete a research project with a faculty mentor.  Applicants must have completed at least three years in an ACGME approved Cardiology fellowship program.  

 

We currently do not have any available positions for the 2010 year. Applications for training to begin July 1, 2011, will be accepted beginning January 1, 2010; the application deadline will be September 1, 2010. To apply, please include with the completed CCE (EP) Application form, a current curriculum vitae, personal statement (not to exceed 250 words), and the $40 (check or money/order no cash please) processing fee.  

 

Prospective applicants are encouraged to complete the application and competitive applicants will be invited for an interview.  Please note that we may begin offering interviews and positions to suitable candidates who have completed their application early, concurrently with the ongoing interview process.  It is not anticipated that any positions will be offered until after the NRMP (Match) is completed in June 2010.  For further information please contact Dr. Patrick Hranitzky, Program Director (Patrick.hranitzky@duke.edu). For questions about the application and interviewing process, please contact the Fellowship Program Coordinator, Mrs. Sherolyn Patterson (sherolyn.patterson@duke.edu).  

 

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