Didactic Training
The fellowship training program includes a robust curriculum of daily educational conferences that cover a vast array of topics in general cardiology and sub-specialty areas. Highlights of the curriculum include our echocardiography boot camp for first year fellows, a professional development workshop series, and research/QI curriculum.
| Conference | Frequency | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology Core | Weekly |
Learner Present 2 per year |
| Cardiac Imaging | Weekly |
Learner Presenter once per clinical rotation |
| CTICU | Weekly | Learner |
| Catheterization | Twice Per Month | Learner |
| Electrophysiology | Twice Per Month | Learner |
| Surgical Perspectives | Monthly | Learner |
| ACHD | Monthly | Learner |
| Conference | Frequency | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ventricle Rounds | Weekly | Presenter |
| Case Management | Weekly | Presenter |
| Fetal Conference | Monthly | Learner |
| M&M | Monthly | Learner |
| Conference | Frequency | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology Professional Development | Monthly | Engagement in workshop-style series |
| Heart Center Research and Quality Curriculum | Monthly | Learner |
| Echo QI | Quarterly | Learner |
| Journal Club | 6 Per Year | Present one per year |
| GME Core Curriculum Series | 5 Per Year | Learner |
Professional Development Workshop Series includes topics relative to early career success:
- Introduction to your first job search
- Learning Styles and Teaching Strategies Workshop
- CV and Cover Letter workshop
- Communication Styles and How to be a good consultant
- Medical documentation and billing
- Interviewing Skills and Contract Negotiation
- Patient Care Resources
- Introduction to Credentialing, Board Certification, and MOC
- Personal Financial Wellness
- Business of Medicine
- Introduction to Academic Promotions
- Early Career Panel Discussion
Evaluations
Fellows are evaluated by the faculty using written reviews at the end of each rotation. Clinical and technical skills are assessed by direct observation throughout fellowship. The Clinical Competency Committee evaluates the fellows, followed by the program director meeting with each fellow to review clinical progress on a semi-annual basis.
Fellows complete faculty evaluations with each clinical rotation. These reviews are anonymized and shared with the individual faculty members. Input from the fellows regarding the structure and success of the fellowship program is regularly sought, and these comments are addressed by the program director and faculty on a regular basis.