Schedule
Rotation Schedule
The first year of fellowship includes 4-6 weeks of consultation service, 4 weeks of Advanced HF, 4 weeks of EP, 6 weeks of Telemetry, 6 weeks of CCU, 6 weeks of Nights and the rest of the time in echocardiography (8-10 weeks), cardiac catheterization (8-10 weeks), nuclear stress testing (4 weeks) and multi-modality imaging (2-4 weeks). A similar structure continues for the second year of fellowship. By the end of two years, most fellows are able to reach their COCATS requirements for procedures.
24hr calls are structured into the Telemetry/CCU rotation and six 24hr calls are done in the first year and second year each. In addition, there are also 6-7 "weekend days" in the first and second year each. Shift timing and responsibilities of the calls are further described in the "Night and Weekend call" section.
In the third year of fellowship, the total number of service rotations, nights and weekends reduces to 2 weeks of telemetry, 2 weeks of CCU, 4 weeks of general consult, 4 weeks of Advanced HF and rest of the time tailored to best fit the individual fellow's needs and future goals.
| Rotation | Time |
|---|---|
| CCU | 6 weeks |
| Telemetry | 6 weeks |
| Nights | 6 weeks |
| Consults | 4 weeks |
| Echo, Cath, HF, EP, Nuke/Imaging | 30 weeks |
| Vacation | 4 weeks |
| Weekend days | 7 weekends |
| Procedure | Level I | Level II | Level III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performed TTE | 150 | 150 | |
| Interpreted TTE | 300 | 750 | |
| Performed and interpreted TEE | 50 | 150 | |
| Stress TTE | 100 (6 months) | 200 (9 months) | |
| Diagnostic angiogram | 100 (4 months) | 300 (6 months) | IC fellowship |
| Nuclear stress test | 100 (2 months) | 300 (4 months) | Imaging fellowship |
| Coronary CTA | 50 (15 acquisitions) | 250 (65 acquisitions) | |
| Electrophysiology | 5 temporary pacer placement 20 Electrical cardioversion 2 months | 100 interrogations/programming 25 remote interrogations 6 months |
Advanced Fellowships
Interventional Cardiology (two positions for a one-year ACGME accredited IC Fellowship are available)
Electrophysiology (two positions for a two-year ACGME accredited CCEP Fellowship are available; additionally, the program offers the opportunity for Cardiology Fellows to meet all requirements for combined CVD and CCEP board eligibility in a 5-year span, through the CVD-CCEP Aire Training Program Pathway Pilot.)