Broward Health Program

The Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at Broward Health is designed to prepare future cardiovascular specialists to become both knowledgeable and compassionate caregivers. This program emphasizes comprehensive training across various facets of cardiovascular medicine, ensuring fellows learn from both theoretical and practical perspectives, transitioning from classroom to bedside practice.

Situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this fellowship operates within a 716-bed hospital, recognized as one of the largest public hospital systems in the U.S. The program’s location offers fellows the advantage of being near beautiful beaches, vibrant cultural experiences, and a diverse patient population from Southern Florida, the Caribbean, and beyond, facilitating a rich learning environment.

Program Highlights

The fellowship offers a plethora of unique opportunities, including:

• Excellent mentorship from dedicated faculty.
• Access to extensive educational resources, including a three-year subscription to ACCSAP.
• Diversity in patient cases and pathology, which ensures a broad exposure to various cardiovascular conditions.
• Multiple research opportunities to foster academic growth.
• Hands-on training in echocardiography and advanced procedural skills.
• High-volume procedural experience to prepare fellows as invasive cardiologists.

Curriculum and Rotations

The curriculum is well-structured, incorporating a variety of clinical rotations essential for comprehensive cardiovascular training:

Clinical Cardiology Rotation

This rotation forms the crux of training, focusing on direct patient care. Fellows gain in-depth experience in evaluating and managing a vast array of cardiology conditions.

Cardiac Catheterization Rotation

This intensive rotation allows fellows to immerse themselves in cardiac catheterization procedures, covering essential skills such as vascular access and the intricacies of coronary artery interventions.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Rotation

Fellows work in a dynamic environment providing care for critically ill cardiac patients, deepening their understanding of advanced hemodynamics and post-operative management.

Heart Failure Rotation

This rotation combines experience at Broward Health Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic, emphasizing advanced heart failure techniques and transplantation protocols.

Electrophysiology Rotation

Fellows are immersed in the diagnostics and treatments of cardiac arrhythmias, gaining exposure to advanced mapping and ablation techniques.

Nuclear Cardiology Rotation

This aspect of training is designed to prepare fellows for independent practice in cardiac nuclear medicine, involving hands-on training in various nuclear imaging techniques.

Research and Learning Opportunities

Research is integral to the fellowship, supported by regular presentations of research findings, participation in clinical trials, and the opportunity to publish in medical journals. The program encourages fellows to engage in learning through comprehensive lecture series, journal clubs, and group discussions focused on current cardiovascular topics.

Diversity and Community

The program takes pride in its diverse cohort of fellows, reflecting a broad spectrum of cultures and experiences which enrich the training atmosphere and foster global perspectives in cardiovascular medicine.

Competitiveness of the Program

This fellowship is regarded as highly competitive, attracting candidates from various backgrounds, including DO and international medical graduates. It seeks individuals with a passion for cardiology and an eagerness to contribute to the field through lifelong learning and teaching.

Visa Support

The program offers visa sponsorship options for eligible international candidates. This includes support for J-1 and H-1B visa types, aiming to accommodate a diverse range of fellows who enhance the learning community.

Application Requirements

Applicants to the Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship should be aware of specific application prerequisites, including graduation year criteria and limits on STEP exam failures. These criteria ensure the candidate pool consists of qualified individuals capable of meeting the program's rigorous academic and clinical expectations.