Welcome to our Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program! We offer very enthusiastic, robust and comprehensive cardiology training at McLaren Flint, which is a busy hospital with 6 cardiac cath labs and serves as the regional medical center for cardiac referrals. The division of cardiology is the highlight of the hospital and consists of over 30 cardiologists with diverse training backgrounds. Our trainees are exposed to a broad spectrum of cardiac pathology represented in each sub-specialty within cardiology with a strong focus on academia and research. Our large group of faculty allows personalized mentorship and training to each fellow. We are confident that fellows trained will perform well in all aspects of clinical cardiology.
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease/Pediatrics and Heart Failure Rotations will be offered in collaboration with Detroit Medical Center Children's Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital. All other rotations are at McLaren Flint
Available electives include (but not limited to): Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Research
The program’s didactics are held each weekday morning and include:
Lecture series on core curriculum topics of cardiology fellowship are presented by faculty and guest speakers. Full cardiology curriculum is covered over the course of two years.
Every year a series of Board review sessions are held covering curriculum and questions on relevant cardiology topics.
Fellows present a research trial, critically evaluating and discussing merits of the trial and relevance to the practice of cardiology, its pros and cons.
Fellows find interesting images, ECHO, EKGS, CT Scans, MRI Images, Nuclear scans, and faculty will elaborate on the teaching aspects and relevance to practice.
Grand Rounds include presentations by faculty or guest speakers on important topics in cardiology. Grand Round presentations are attended by cardiology fellows and faculty, internal and family medicine residents and faculty, and medical students.
Fellows present an interesting clinical cardiology case with relevant teaching aspects with attention to identifying and discussing areas in which standard of care could have been compromised.
Fellows present cases that are referred for cardiac surgery. Conference includes multidisciplinary input from faculty and staff. Recommendations for treatment on difficult clinical cases are discussed. There are didactics on important relevant cardiac surgery topics..
Fellows are assigned to one practice group for continuity clinic for all three years with clinics scheduled one half day per week. Fellows see a pool of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular pathology under the supervision of an attending Cardiologist.
McLaren Flint Cardiology Fellowship Program participates in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) National Resident Match Program (NRMP) and will only accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). NRMP Code =1866141F2. Paper applications are not accepted.
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity.
McLaren Flint will not discriminate with regard to sex, age, race, religion, color, national origin, disability or veteran status.
All applicants must have US citizenship or legal residency status in the US (green card or refugee status) in order to be eligible for an interview. Visas are not sponsored.
Interviews will be held virtually only. Applicants meeting the selection criteria will be contacted for interviews by email. Interviews are held in October.
Fellows meet with faculty quarterly to discuss progress on ongoing research projects, new research ideas, writing research proposals for IRB submission, interesting case reports, and possibility of writing review articles. Fellows are encouraged to submit their scholarly work to regional and national conferences.
The community cardiology groups practicing at McLaren Flint participate in the education of trainees.
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"During my time at the McLaren Flint Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, I had an exceptional experience filled with invaluable mentorship. The program provided a diverse range of pathologies, allowing me to develop a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular medicine. The hands-on experience was unparalleled, especially in coronary angiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and electrophysiology. This focus on practical skills not only enhanced my clinical proficiency but also prepared me for real-world scenarios in cardiovascular care. Being able to collaborate with attendings of immense stature in the field of cardiology was truly a privilege. Their expertise and guidance played a pivotal role in shaping my development as a future interventional cardiologist. Moreover, my colleagues, who evolved into more than just coworkers, became a second family, provided incredible support and camaraderie throughout the fellowship journey. Additionally, our program coordinator's unwavering dedication to ensuring a streamlined and enriching experience for each fellow was truly remarkable and her above and beyond approach in ensuring every single detail is addressed in the most meticulous manner greatly contributed to the program's success. These highlights not only enhanced my professional growth but also made my fellowship experience truly unforgettable. Overall, it was an extremely enriching and fulfilling journey that has equipped me with the expertise needed for a successful career in cardiology and has allowed me to become a capable physician for my patients and community alike." - Ali Akram Khan, MD
Email: [email protected] Phone: 810-342-2396
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