All applicants interested in training at Duke University Medical Center in any cardiovascular fellowship training program will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

General Cardiovascular Disease

The application process for the 4-year Cardiovascular Disease (General Cardiology) fellowship training program can be initiated by using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) beginning November 15, 2006. Deadline for ERAS application, required documentation, and fee will be December 31, 2006.

We require from ERAS the following documentation:  Common Application Form (CAF), Photo, Transcript, 3 Letters of Recommendation and 1 letter from your Program Director in Internal Medicine, USLME Steps 1, 2 & 3, Transcripts and ECFMG Status Report if applicable.  We also require completion of our Research Supplemental Form (attached) along with a $25 processing fee.  Please complete the attached form and mail it along with the $25 fee check or money order (no cash), which must be received no later than December 31, 2006.

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Program information and application for the other training programs (Interventional, Electrophysiology, and Cardiovascular MRI) are located below.

Interventional Cardiology

The Interventional Cardiology fellowship training program at Duke University Medical Center focuses on training leaders in Interventional Cardiology committed to a career in academic cardiology. The length of the fellowship is 12 months. During the fellowship, all fellows will develop both clinical and technical skills in interventional cardiology. All fellows will gain experience in diagnosing, selecting therapies, performing diagnostic and interventional procedures, and judging the effectiveness of treatments for inpatients and outpatients with chronic ischemic heart disease, acute ischemic syndromes, and valvular heart disease. All fellows are expected to participate in research efforts. During the fellowship, each fellow will work with a mentor on a research project which will help foster their long-term goals.

Applications for the 2007-2008 academic year are currently being accepted, and the application deadline will be February 1, 2006. The position will require the fellow to have his/her other funding resources for salary support during their training. This funding must be institutional funding (no personal funds), and costs (for salary, FB, malpractice, etc.) will be approx. $85,000 for the 2007-08 academic year.

A processing fee of $40 (check or money/order – no cash please), letter documenting funding support, current curriculum vitae, and personal statement will be required to accompany the completed Interventional Cardiology Application.

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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

The Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship training program is a comprehensive two-year program including training in catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardias, ventricular tachycardias, and complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, ischemic VT, and arrhythmias associated with congenital heart disease. Comprehensive training is also provided in lead extraction and device therapy including permanent pacing, implantable defibrillators, and bi-ventricular devices. Fellows are provided with significant opportunity for research activity through protected block time and are expected to participate in and complete a research project with a faculty mentor. Applicants must have completed at least three years in an ACGME approved Cardiology fellowship program.

Applications for training to begin July 1, 2009, will be accepted beginning January 1, 2008; the application deadline will be September 1, 2008. To apply, please include with the completed CCE (EP) Application form, a current curriculum vitae, personal statement (not to exceed 250 words), and the $40 (check or money/order – no cash please) processing fee.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to complete the application and competitive applicants will be invited for an interview. Please note that we may begin offering interviews and positions to suitable candidates who have completed their application early, concurrently with the ongoing interview process. It is not anticipated that any positions will be offered until after the NRMP (Match) is completed in June 2008. For further information please contact: Dr. Tristram Bahnson, Program Director (bahns001@mc.duke.edu).

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Cardiovascular MRI - Duke Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Center (DCMRC):

Refer to DCMRC website for program information and application: dcmrc.mc.duke.edu