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Division of Cardiovascular Disease

Heart Failure Fellowship Program

In our comprehensive one-year Heart Failure Fellowship program, you will gain robust comprehensive inpatient and outpatient training in the specialty of heart failure.

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Fellowship Experience

Thank you for your interest in our Heart Failure Fellowship Program at the UAB. Our one-year fellowship is offered to those who have completed an internal medicine residency (PGY4) and are seeking advanced training in heart failure and pulmonary vascular disease. As part of UAB, a tertiary/quaternary referral center and the 3rd largest public teaching hospital in the United States, you’ll have access to innovative resources and expertise. Recognized as the “Best Large Employer” by Forbes magazine in 2021, UAB is committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for your professional growth.

 
 

Clinical Rotations

Our program offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary training within a collaborative environment. We focus on developing our heart failure fellows by expanding their expertise in areas of advanced heart failure, transplant cardiology, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease through a combination of inpatient and outpatient care. At the Kirklin Clinic, fellows will engage in specialized clinics for CHF, PH, VAD, transplant, and biopsy suites.

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.

Our inpatient services are anchored in our heart transplant ICU, where leading-edge clinical programs for heart transplant, VAD, and PH are managed. Our teams work closely with cardiovascular surgery and interventional/structural cardiologist to address cardiogenic shock using temporary MCS techniques like ECMO, Impella, and TandemHeart. Furthermore, we provide exposure to unique clinical programs such as Cardio-Obstetrics, Cardio-Oncology, and Amyloid/infiltrative cardiomyopathies. Our heart failure fellows aid in supporting our team in managing complex valvular diseases.

 

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It's not just what you learn. It's also about the people you learn with. Our cardiology 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.

I'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 our heart failure fellowship.

Andrew Lenneman, M.D., Program Director

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I'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 our heart failure fellowship.

Joanna Joly, M.D., Associate Program Director

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