Program Overview

Introduction to the Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship

The Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship is a three-year, ACGME-accredited training program renowned for producing outstanding cardiologists. The division consists of more than 30 faculty members, each with a strong interest in medical education.

Program Highlights

• State-of-the-art facilities
  • High procedural volume
  • Echocardiography and nuclear cardiology training that easily satisfies the requirements for certification by the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) and Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
• Advanced heart failure including implantable VADs and heart transplantation (the latter during a rotation at Tufts Medical Center)
• Experience in advanced imaging (MRI/CT)
• Ambulatory experience including in specialty clinics such as adult congenital, pregnancy, and pulmonary hypertension
• Dedicated training in vascular medicine
• Diverse research opportunities
• Supportive, collegial faculty and fellows

Program Environment and Philosophy

The program offers rigorous training in a supportive, collegial environment. It recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Fellows benefit from UMass Memorial Medical Center's high patient and procedural volume.

Training and Education

The program provides comprehensive training, including:

• Echocardiography and nuclear cardiology
• Advanced heart failure
• Advanced imaging
• Ambulatory experience
• Vascular medicine
• Research opportunities

The program's faculty comprises more than 30 members, all of whom have a strong interest in medical education, ensuring that fellows receive high-quality training and mentorship throughout their three-year program.