Program Overview

Department of Cardiovascular Sciences

The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences offers a comprehensive program in cardiology, with a focus on education, research, and patient care.

Master Cardiology Fellowship Curriculum

The ECU/ECU Health Cardiology Fellowship Curriculum is an active, continually evolving educational plan that improves both the learning environment and learner outcomes. The master curriculum is designed to ensure that the program is supporting learners in achieving desired milestones for performance of entrustable professional activities (EPAs).

Curriculum Structure

The structure of the curriculum is based on the recommendations for training in adult cardiovascular medicine as contained in the Core Cardiology Training Statement (COCATS 4).

Curriculum Components

The curriculum includes the following components:

• Nuclear Cardiology Curriculum
• Echocardiography Curriculum
• Inpatient Consultative Cardiology Curriculum
• Inpatient General Cardiology Curriculum
• Inpatient Critical Care Cardiology Curriculum
• Cardiac Electrophysiology Curriculum
• Invasive Cardiology Curriculum
• Cardiac CT and MRI Curriculum
• Vascular Medicine Curriculum
• Heart Failure Curriculum
• Continuity Clinic Curriculum

Research Areas

The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences is involved in various research areas, including:

• Basic Sciences
• Clinical Research
• Surgical Robotics
• Cardiac Psychology Research

Education Overview

The department offers a range of educational programs, including fellowships and a thoracic surgery residency/fellowship program. The education overview provides a comprehensive look at the department's educational offerings.

Fellowships

The department offers fellowships in various areas of cardiology, providing learners with hands-on experience and training in their chosen specialty.

Thoracic Surgery Residency / Fellowship

The thoracic surgery residency/fellowship program provides learners with comprehensive training in thoracic surgery, preparing them for a career in this specialized field.

Patient Care

The department is committed to providing high-quality patient care, with a focus on cardiovascular medicine and surgery.