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Division of Cardiovascular Disease Heersink School of Medicine

Division of Cardiovascular Disease

General Cardiology Fellowship

In our comprehensive three-year fellowship program, you will gain extensive hands-on clinical experience, personalized instruction, and research opportunities from renowned physicians and investigators in a supportive, collegial environment.

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Clinical Rotations

Our clinical rotations are structured to ensure fellows learn advanced cardiology techniques across all specialty areas throughout the three-year training period.

Our innovative Ambulatory Clinic training, seamlessly combines the Continuity Clinic and Block models, ensuring fellows benefit from the strengths of each approach.

At the Birmingham VA Medical Center, fellows manage a panel of patients longitudinally throughout their training. They also participate in Block model rotations, covering general cardiology, arrhythmia, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and elective time including adult congenital heart disease over the three-year program.

Additionally, fellows can choose to achieve Level 2 training in Cardiac Catheterization, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology (COCATS), Cardiovascular CT, and Cardiovascular MR.

 
 

Teaching Conferences

We are committed to equipping our trainees with a competitive edge in the field of cardiology through a multifaceted approach to expanding knowledge. Our program offers weekly CME-credited educational sessions, specialized training opportunities such as Nuclear Instrumentation and Safety, preparation for the Nuclear Cardiology Board Examination, and financial support for one major annual conference, and coverage of Medical and DEA licensure.

 
 

Research Opportunities

Trainees participate in a large number of research projects in our division including our T32 raining program in Vascular Biology and Hypertension. As a trainee, you will contribute to groundbreaking research initiatives, often resulting in featured roles in published manuscripts and opportunities to showcase abstracts at both local and national conferences.

 
 

Let's get acquainted

It's not just what you learn. It's also about the people you learn with. Our cardiovascular fellowship program leaders are dedicated to developing the potential of every talented trainee.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What will I need to apply?

    What will I need to apply?

    All applications are reviewed via Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS), which requires the following documents:

    1. Current CV (updated within 3 months)

    2. Medical School Transcripts (and diploma if requested)

    3. Medical School Dean’s Letter

    4. Three (3) total Letters of Recommendation (including former program directors)

    5. Certificate/verification from previous residency training

    6. Must be eligible for Alabama Medical License and Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate (all step scores completed at the time of application)

    7. Must be eligible for Federal DEA registration

    8. Valid ECFMG Certificate (IMG only)

     

    We do not accept any addtional documents outside of ERAS submissions.

  • Is there a minimum USMLE score required?

    Is there a minimum USMLE score required?

    There is no minimum USMLE score requirement. We take the score into account as part of the overall review of an application.

  • What are the key program dates for Applications

    What are the key program dates for Applications

    Applications Open and Close — June through May: Apply through ERAS

    Applications Reviewed — July, must be available by August 1

    Interview Invitations Released — last week in August

    Interviews Begin — September and continue through October

    Match Day — November

    Fellowship begins — July 1

  • Do you sponsor H1B or J1 Visas?

    Do you sponsor H1B or J1 Visas?

    Yes, the division can sponsor these Visas. 

 

Got more questions? Reach out and let's talk.

LloydI'd be delighted to talk with you about the many exciting possibilities that await you at UAB and Birmingham. Contact me for more details about cardiology fellowship.

Steve Lloyd, M.D., Ph.D., Program Director

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Veazy Martha 200200I'd be delighted to talk with you about the many exciting possibilities that await you at UAB and Birmingham. Contact me for more details about the general cardiology fellowship.

Martha Veazy, Education Administrator

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