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Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program

The UT Southwestern's general cardiology fellowship offers physicians an outstanding opportunity to expand their expertise, advance their careers, and contribute to the progress of cardiovascular medicine.

Program by the Numbers

• 2-3: The program offers 2 years of clinical cardiology and 3 years of combined clinical/research program
• 35: The number of general fellows
• 4: The number of available training tracks

About the Program

Our clinical programs provide advanced, high-quality training with ample opportunities for hands-on patient care and close faculty mentorship, complemented by comprehensive didactic instruction and innovative research.

Overview of the Cardiology Fellowship Program

The program provides a comprehensive education in clinical cardiology, including didactic instruction, hands-on training, and research opportunities.

Selection Criteria

Fellowship positions are awarded on the basis of:

• A consistent record of academic achievement and/or future academic potential
• Outstanding accomplishment in medical school and in internal medicine training
• Personal integrity and a commitment to the humanistic values, diversity, and professionalism expected of compassionate physicians

Application Process

Applications are accepted via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) beginning in July, with a deadline of August 25 for enrollment in July of the following year.

Required Documents

In addition to an application submitted via ERAS, we require:

• Three Letters of Recommendation (one from a program director)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement
• USMLE Scores Step I and II

International Applicants

UT Southwestern accepts permanent residents or J-1 ECFMG sponsored visas, but does not sponsor H-1B visas.

Training Tracks

The program offers four training tracks:

• Clinical Scholar/Educator
• Physician Scientist
• Research Training

Clinical Scholar (3-4 years)

The first two years on the Clinical Scholar Track are devoted to the core curriculum in clinical cardiology, with the third year dedicated to scholarly activities and individualized clinical training.

Physician Scientist (4-5 years)

Fellows on the Physician Scientist Track complete the two-year core curriculum in clinical cardiology, followed by two to three years of basic research.

Research Training

This program allows fellows to complete two to three years of research, with the option to embark on the two-year core curriculum in clinical cardiology.

Clinical Training

The core curriculum includes rotations on the cardiology consultation service, cardiac care unit, noninvasive echo laboratory, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT and MRI, cardiac catheterization laboratory, cardiac electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure/cardiac transplantation.

Acute Cardiac Care

The cardiology inpatient service at Parkland Memorial Hospital occupies a 47-bed combined medical and cardiac unit with a 36-bed step-down unit.

Noninvasive Imaging

Our fellows train at hospitals with high-volume, high-complexity, non-invasive imaging laboratories, with access to a wide variety of non-invasive diagnostic testing.

Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Cardiology

The Cardiac Catheterization Service at Parkland performs 1,400 procedures annually, including 500 interventional procedures.

Cardiac Electrophysiology

The Clinical Electrophysiology Service cares for patients with cardiac arrhythmias at Clements University Hospital, Parkland Memorial Hospital, and the VA Medical Center.

Consultative Cardiology

Active consult services at Parkland Hospital and Clements University Hospital involve trainees in the care of patients with an extraordinary diversity of cardiovascular diseases.

Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation

Fellows spend at least one month on the heart failure/transplant/device therapy service at Clements University Hospital, receiving training in the diagnosis and management of patients with advanced heart failure.

Preventive Cardiology

The Program in Preventive Cardiology offers exposure to diverse conditions and programs, including complex dyslipidemias, metabolic syndrome, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Research Training

A range of clinical and basic research opportunities are available for trainees, with faculty research interests encompassing fundamental studies of gene regulation, clinical trials, and epidemiologic database studies.

Formal Training Opportunities

Formal training in clinical research methods is available through the Department of Population and Data Science, with additional courses and short courses offered in biostatistics, experimental design, and medical writing.

Close Relationships

The Division of Cardiology enjoys extensive and close relationships with other research units within UT Southwestern, including the Department of Population and Data Science and the Eugene McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development.

Training Sites

The program includes training at three sites:

• Parkland Memorial Hospital
• William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
• Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Parkland Memorial Hospital

Parkland Memorial Hospital is a 2.8 million-square-foot facility with 862 beds, providing fellows with invaluable experience as the primary cardiologist for patients with complex cardiovascular disease.

William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital

Clements University Hospital is a 750-bed state-of-the-art facility, with fellows caring for patients with a range of cardiovascular conditions, including tertiary and quaternary referrals.

Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center

The Dallas VA Medical Center operates 853 beds, including a 16-bed coronary care unit, and serves as a key continuity clinic for our fellows.

Curriculum and Conferences

The program includes a comprehensive curriculum and conference schedule, with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly conferences covering topics such as cardiology clinical conference, EP journal club, and heart failure transplantation conference.

Program Contacts

The program is led by:

• Gail Peterson, M.D., Program Director
• Anish Bhatt, M.D., Associate Program Director
• Nikhil Munshi, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Director, Physician Scientist Program
• Ann Marie Navar, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Director, Academic Development
• Erica Santos, GME Program Coordinator III