How to Apply

Eligibility and Selection

Eligible applicants must have successfully completed an ACGME-certified internal medicine residency. ACGME-certified cardiovascular fellows or applicants with other fellowship backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. We are unable to accept an applicant with a J-1 visa, however we can consider those who have a H1B visa.

Selection of fellows will be based on clinical training, academic credentials and potential for an academic career in vascular medicine.

Application Process

Please include the following materials in your application packet and send by December 1, 2026:

• Completed application (download form)
• Personal statement describing your career goals
• Three letters of recommendation (Please have letters sent directly by the writer.)
• Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• ECFMG certificate (if appropriate)
• USMLE Scores

Please note that if you are accepted into our program, you will also be asked to provide a copy of your medical school diploma and your residency certificate of completion.

Please email your materials to Joanna.Benson@UHhospitals.org

For more information, call 216-844-7603 or email cvfellow@case.edu

For more information

For more information about the fellowship program, please contact:

Teresa Carman, MD
Director, Vascular Medicine Fellowship Program
Director, Vascular Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Teresa.Carman@UHHospitals.org

Heather Gornik, MD
Co-Director, Vascular Center
University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
Heather.Gornik@UHHospitals.org