How to apply to our Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

To apply, please submit the following through ERAS:

Completed ERAS application form

• Personal statement
• Medical school transcript
• USMLE or COMLEX scores
• Three letters of recommendation (including one from your cardiology rotation or program director)
• Curriculum vitae (CV)

Application deadline: July 10

We welcome applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency.

Expert cardiology faculty + residents shaping future heart specialists

At the heart of our Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship is a faculty deeply committed to academic medicine, mentorship and lifelong learning. Our program is led by nationally recognized educators, researchers and clinicians who are passionate about advancing cardiovascular care through rigorous training and inquiry.

Dedicated to training the next generation of cardiovascular leaders

Our faculty represent a wide range of clinical and research expertise—spanning interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced imaging, heart failure and beyond. Each faculty member contributes to a robust academic environment that blends hands-on teaching with scholarly guidance. Fellows benefit from:

• Direct mentorship from experienced academic cardiologists
• Support for clinical and translational research
• Opportunities to present and publish alongside faculty
• A learning environment rooted in curiosity, compassion and collaboration

Mentorship that grows with your goals

We match fellows with mentors early in their training. These relationships often begin with shared projects and grow into long-term guidance on subspecialty focus, career direction and professional development. Many fellows form strong bonds with faculty that last well beyond graduation.

Our residents + fellows: Partners in academic medicine

Internal medicine residents and medical students from Tufts University School of Medicine are integral to our academic community. Fellows serve as teachers, mentors and role models, helping shape the educational experience of our trainees at every level. These interactions reinforce a culture of inquiry, leadership and continuous growth.

A collaborative, supportive culture

We take pride in creating a space where everyone—faculty, fellows, residents and students—is supported in their academic and personal growth. Our team values inclusivity, open dialogue and mutual respect, making Tufts Medical Center a vibrant place to train and grow.

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.

About the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center

The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program at Tufts Medical Center is designed to prepare well-rounded, clinically skilled and compassionate cardiologists. We’re proud of our long-standing tradition of training physicians in all aspects of cardiovascular medicine.

Fellows are fully integrated into the CardioVascular Center and the Division of Cardiology. They gain hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, mastering procedural techniques, participating in active research and contributing to education as consultants and mentors to medical students and house staff.

Clinical rotations span the full spectrum of cardiovascular care, including cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiac critical care, vascular medicine, community cardiology, preventive cardiology and advanced imaging (CT/MR).

We use a competency-based model that helps fellows build strong skills in 6 key areas:

1. Interpersonal communication: Demonstrating exceptional abilities to communicate with patients, families and healthcare teams
2. Medical knowledge: Applying evolving biomedical, epidemiological, and socio-behavioral sciences to patient care
3. Patient care: Providing compassionate, appropriate and effective care to patients
4. Practice-based learning and improvement: Critically analyzing clinical problems to improve care
5. Professionalism: Adhering to ethical principles and engaging in local and national organizations
6. Systems-based practice: Understanding healthcare systems and using resources effectively to care for cardiovascular patients

In later years, fellows may pursue advanced subspecialty training in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, or heart failure and transplant cardiology. Many graduates also choose to continue research through the Tufts University Clinical and Translational Science Graduate Program or enter careers in academic medicine or community-based clinical practice.

Fellows benefit from robust research opportunities through the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute and the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, supporting both basic science and clinical investigations.

Home to Boston’s first hospital + world-class cardiology training

Tufts Medical Center traces its roots to the Boston Dispensary, the city’s first hospital, founded in 1796. For many years, we’ve served as the primary academic teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine. Our cardiology program has a longstanding tradition of excellence in both general cardiology training and advanced fellowship training, including electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

How to apply to the advanced heart failure + transplant cardiology fellowship

We participate in ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Medicine Subspecialties Match. Our program offers three ACGME-accredited training positions each year.

To be eligible, you must be on track to complete a cardiovascular disease fellowship and be board-eligible in cardiovascular disease before your anticipated start date.

Application materials must be submitted via ERAS and should include:

• CV
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation (including one from your current program director)

We sponsor applicants on J-1 visas and will consider H1-B visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis.

Typical timeline

• July: ERAS opens for applications
• September–October: Interview season
• November: Rank list deadline
• December: Match Day

For exact dates and details, please refer to ERAS and The Match.