NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Overview

The Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Fellowship, offered by the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Langone, is a comprehensive one-year program designed for advanced training in the management of heart failure and cardiac transplantation. This fellowship has been fully accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) since 2014 and offers unique opportunities to work within a robust network of tertiary and quaternary care facilities specializing in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and cardiac transplant.

Curriculum and Trainee Experience

The program's curriculum is structured to include extensive clinical exposure, advanced medical facilities, and academic resource opportunities. Fellows will participate in a variety of rotations that cover aspects such as cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular genetics, adult congenital heart disease, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. The curriculum integrates didactic training that includes weekly logistics, case presentations, core curriculum seminars, and journal club discussions, fostering a continuous learning environment.

Fellowship Rotations

During the training period, fellows engage in several clinical rotations. These rotations enable comprehensive knowledge acquisition in various aspects of heart failure management, including:

• Inpatient rounds supervised by multiple specialist teams within cardiovascular intensive care and cardiac care units.
• Opportunities for hands-on training in procedures such as endomyocardial biopsy and vasodilator testing.
• Experience in outpatient clinics, including heart failure continuity clinics and advanced heart failure consultations.

Research Opportunities

The fellowship places a significant emphasis on research, encouraging fellows to engage in scholarly activities aimed at advancing the field of heart failure treatment. Fellows can initiate and participate in outcomes research focused on quality metrics related to left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), heart transplant, and general heart failure management.

Training Sites

The fellowship provides training at multiple prestigious facilities, including:

• NYU Langone Medical Center
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue

These sites are equipped with advanced medical technologies, and they provide a diverse patient population for comprehensive clinical training.

Application Process

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must be graduated from an accredited cardiovascular disease program. The application process opens in July via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The selection of candidates is conducted through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).

Visa Support and Sponsorship

The program offers support for J-1 visa sponsorship, which is available for international medical graduates. However, it does not provide H-1B visa sponsorship for fellowship positions.

Competitiveness and Candidate Selection

This fellowship is considered highly competitive, reflecting the high caliber of training and opportunities provided by NYU Langone. Candidates must not have exceeded a maximum of two failed attempts on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step exams, ensuring that all fellows are well-prepared for the challenges of advanced training.