Hands-on cardiovascular fellowship experience at Tufts Medical Center
The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center offers a comprehensive and immersive training experience designed to develop well-rounded, clinically skilled and compassionate cardiologists. Fellows are fully integrated into the Division of Cardiology and the CardioVascular Center, engaging in a broad range of clinical, educational and research activities.
Our fully ACGME/RRC-accredited three-year program prepares fellows for diverse career paths, including academic cardiology, subspecialty training and community-based practice. Many graduates continue advanced training through our accredited programs or pursue careers as clinical or research leaders.
Subspecialty training opportunities
After completing core fellowship training, fellows are encouraged to pursue advanced training in subspecialty areas such as electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure and transplant cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging and academic research. Exceptional fellows interested in electrophysiology may qualify for an accelerated integrated residency program that combines general cardiology and electrophysiology training.
Mentorship + career development
We prioritize personalized mentorship to support each fellow’s unique goals. Faculty mentors provide guidance in clinical skills, research projects, career planning and professional growth. This tailored support helps fellows excel in academic medicine, subspecialty training or community cardiology leadership.
Affiliations + training sites
While most clinical training takes place at Tufts Medical Center, fellows also rotate through affiliated sites such as MelroseWakefield Hospital and MetroWest Medical Center. These rotations provide valuable exposure to community cardiology and diverse patient populations.
Educational conferences + lectures
Fellows participate in a robust curriculum of daily educational conferences that reinforce clinical and academic development. Each week includes:
- Monday: Fellows’ Conference – Core topics in cardiovascular medicine
- Cardiology Division Conference – Presentations by faculty and fellows
- Advanced Imaging Conference – Focused on multimodality cardiac imaging
- Catheterization Conference – Topics in interventional cardiology
- Electrophysiology Conference – Covers arrhythmias and EP procedures
Fellows are expected to present annually at the Cardiology Division, Advanced Imaging and Electrophysiology conferences as part of their professional training.
Additional conferences include EKG Conference, Cath Lab Conference, Preventive Cardiology Conference, Cardiology Grand Rounds, Imaging Conference and Medical Grand Rounds. Fellows also benefit from sessions on morbidity and mortality, research methodology, heart failure research and electrophysiology.
National + regional conference participation
Fellows are encouraged to present their research and clinical cases at major cardiovascular meetings such as:
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)
- Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT)
- Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA)
Mentorship is provided to support submissions, and travel funding is often available for accepted presentations.
Fellow resources
Our fellows have access to comprehensive resources to support their clinical, academic and professional development, including:
- The Naimi Fellowship Room — a dedicated workspace
- State-of-the-art conference rooms with advanced educational tools
- Full access to the Tufts University School of Medicine Library resources
- Robust online learning platforms for board preparation and research
These resources foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment for our fellows to thrive.
