Cardiology fellowship roadmap: Rotations, electives + growth
Our three-year Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship is designed to give trainees a strong foundation in clinical cardiology, opportunities to explore specialized interests, and support to grow as clinician-scientists, educators or future subspecialists. The program structure is intentional—balancing core training with the flexibility fellows need to shape their own path.
Years 1 + 2: Core clinical training
The first two years are dedicated to core clinical rotations across the full spectrum of cardiovascular care. These rotations are structured to meet ACGME requirements and prepare fellows for independent practice. Fellows gain hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings while developing strong diagnostic, procedural and management skills.
During this time, fellows also have elective opportunities that allow them to:
- Broaden their clinical experience
- Participate in clinical or translational research
- Prepare abstracts or case reports for conferences
Year 3: Focused training and career development
The third year offers increased flexibility to tailor the experience to each fellow’s career goals. With more elective time, fellows can:
- Deepen their expertise in subspecialty areas
- Continue or expand academic research
- Prepare for advanced fellowship training or transition to practice
This structure helps fellows build a strong general cardiology foundation while giving them the time and space to focus on what comes next in their career.
