Samaritan Health Services - Corvallis Program

The Samaritan Cardiology Fellowship is a three-year post-graduate fellowship program designed to develop exceptional clinical cardiologists within a supportive and collegial environment. The primary objective of the program is to ensure that fellows have a centered experience that encompasses a varied clinical pathology, procedural volume, and multimodal imaging, thus allowing them to confidently pursue their individual career goals. The program is hosted at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, a Level II trauma center that acts as the flagship hospital for Samaritan Health Services...

Corvallis, often ranked among the nation’s top 100 places to live and as a notable college town, provides an enriching backdrop for the training experience. The fellowship allows fellows to not only treat patients but also mentor residents and medical students from the affiliated residency programs. The program has received Continued Accreditation from ACGME since 2020.

Curriculum & Didactics

The curriculum is structured around a comprehensive clinical experience that encompasses caring for patients in various settings, performing essential procedures, and managing a team comprising residents, interns, and medical students. The training covers complex cases involving heart failure, arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease, and valvular heart disease, with an unwavering commitment to patient care in an academic context...

Fellows participate in rotations that facilitate the development of skills in ECHO, nuclear medicine, metabolism, and advanced heart failure management. Moreover, the program stresses didactic education through a structured curriculum of case conferences, faculty-led lectures, and sessions aligned with the cardiology knowledge core curriculum. Key components include weekly case conferences, monthly journal clubs, and various lecture series.

Research Opportunities

Participation in scholarly activities is a mandatory aspect of the fellowship, providing fellows ample opportunity to engage in longitudinal research or quality improvement projects. The program encourages an environment where fellows can contribute to advancements within the field while honing their clinical skills.

Training Sites

The primary training site for the fellowship is the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. However, fellows also have the opportunity to gain a broader experience by participating in rotations at different Samaritan Health facilities across the Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. This exposure ensures that fellows experience a diverse patient population and a variety of clinical cases.

Visa Support and Competitiveness

The program supports international medical graduates by offering visa sponsorships, typically catering to J-1 and H-1B visa types. This inclusivity makes the program accessible to a more diverse applicant pool.

In terms of competitiveness, the fellowship is noted for being attractive to a variety of applicants, including U.S. graduates and international medical graduates. The selection process emphasizes academic performance as well as personal qualifications without discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin...

Application Requirements

To apply to the fellowship, candidates must submit their applications through ERAS. While specific thresholds for application metrics may vary, the program typically reviews academic performance and clinical experience rigorously. It is crucial for applicants to meet character and competency requirements, as these qualities play a significant role in the selection process for interviews.

Salary & Benefits

Fellows in the program receive a competitive salary alongside a benefits package that supports their well-being during their training period...