Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Scottsdale) Program

The Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers a comprehensive three-year training program designed to prepare fellows for successful careers in cardiovascular medicine. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, academic growth, and autonomy in patient care management.

Program Highlights

This fellowship features several key components:

• Hands-on experience with all cardiovascular procedural skills.
• Diverse patient population, encompassing local, regional, national, and international patients.
• Extensive training in various subspecialty areas, including echocardiography and electrophysiology.
• Guaranteed research time with numerous opportunities for publication and presentation of findings.
• A fully computerized medical record system that streamlines the care process across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Curriculum

The Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship's curriculum is structured to provide fellows with in-depth clinical training through core rotations and specialty experiences. The training includes:

Core Rotations

The first year is focused on rotations through various subspecialty laboratories, followed by a second year where fellows apply what they learned directly to patient care.

Didactic Training

Fellows participate in a robust didactic curriculum including:

• Weekly general cardiology conferences with monthly journal clubs.
• Regular catheterization conferences and echo/EP conferences.
• Ambulatory care conferences and professor rounds.

Research Training

Fellows engage in six months dedicated to research projects, which can vary from basic science to clinical studies. The department supports attending professional meetings and encourages publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Call and Moonlighting

During the fellowship, fellows are expected to take call every fifth night in the first two years and one in ten nights in the third year. Moonlighting is permitted for licensed fellows but is regulated to ensure it does not interfere with educational responsibilities.

Application Process

The Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship has four positions available each year, contingent upon completion of three years of an American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) accredited training program. Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and follow the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Specialty Match.

Key details for applying include:

• Complete applications should be submitted by September 1 the year prior to the program start date.
• Selected candidates will be invited for a personal interview, which typically occurs from September to November.

Research Pathway

For those interested in pursuing research, the Cardiovascular Disease Research Pathway offers an additional year dedicated to research activities, cultivating innovative projects that may be basic, translational, or clinical in nature.

Department and Faculty

The cardiology department at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale is known for its high-quality care and cutting-edge techniques. Faculty members are highly regarded in the field, many of whom have published extensively.

Fellows will be assigned an adviser to assist with personal and educational growth, providing a stable support system throughout the duration of the fellowship.

Competitive Nature

The fellowship is recognized for being highly competitive, attracting applicants from diverse backgrounds. It is friendly to both DO and IMG candidates, emphasizing a holistic evaluation of applicants.

Visa Support

The Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship can sponsor J-1 and H-1B visas, offering support for international medical graduates seeking advanced training in the program.

Special Application Requirements

Applicants should be mindful of specific requirements, including the necessity of having completed three years of internal medicine training, and adherence to any limits on failed STEP exams should be taken into account.