Answers to Frequently asked Questions regarding the University of Rochester Cardiology Fellowship Programs Clinical- Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

We have five General (3-year) Clinical Fellowship Positions, which are filled through the National Resident Match Program only. We do not fill positions for the regular (3-year) clinical cardiology fellowship outside of the National Residents Match Program.

1. Our 5 first year positions with a start date of July 1, 2009 are full. We are participating in the ERAs application system for the 2008-2009 recruiment season, for positions with a start date of July 1, 2010.
   You may access the ERAs web site at:  http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm  Our application deadline for positions with a start date of July 2010 is January 11, 2009.  We are no longer accepting paper applications.
2. If you are selected for an invitation to interview, you will be notified by e-mail and US mail.
3. Interviews will be conducted from late January through the beginning of April. There will be designated interview dates that applicants may choose from which will be filled as calls are received.
4. A complete list of REQUIRED attachments are:
   a. Completed application on the ERAs electronic system.
   b. Personal Statement – Provide a brief description of your career plans and your goals for the fellowship
   c. Updated Curriculum Vitae to include:  Honors/Awards, Memberships and Publications
   d. Current Copies of ECFMG Certificates, if applicable. Visa information will be requested if needed once applications are reviewed on ERAs.
   e. A limit of three letters of reference sent by designated references on application form.  All three letters of reference need to be received before a file will be considered for an interview. One letter is required to be from the applicant's current program director.
   f. USMLE scores – Part I, II, III  and documentation
   Applications will be processed only after the three letters of recommendation have been received and the file is complete. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure these letters are sent.
5. If you would like to check the status of your application, you may view what documents our program has received on ERAs.
6. Only U.S. Citizens/permanent residents and J-1 visas sponsored by the ECFMG are considered for clinical training. We do not accept HI-B visas or applicants with 'pending permanent residency' status. If  a J-1 visa holder, the applicant must have adequate time to complete fellowship prior to losing J-1 status (7-year total).
7. For additional information, inquires should be addressed to: Training Program Coordinator: Tammy Michielsen, Phone: (585) 275-7736. Cardiology Division, University of Rochester Medical Center 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 679A Rochester, NY 14642-8679.

Additional Information for the Interventional Program:

1. Our positions for the start date of 07/2008 are filled. There are three Interventional Fellowship positions at the University of Rochester. This is a one-year training program; interviews are scheduled as positions are open.
2. Applicants must first have completed a regular three-year general cardiology fellowship to be considered.
3. Applications/letters of reference should be addressed to:

Frederick S. Ling, M.D.
Director, Interventional Fellowship Program
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 679C
Rochester, NY 14642-8679
Phone: (585) 275-1669
Training Program Coordinator: Joanne Tranella

Additional Information for the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Program

1. Positions for a start date of July 1, 2008 are currently full.
2. The EP fellowship is a two-year program. One year is an ACGME accredited year which upon completion allows the fellow to take the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology board exam. The second year is a Departmental fellow year, to allow additional time for training. Applicants must first have competed a regular three-year general cardiology fellowship (or foreign equivalent) to be considered.
3. Completed applications and letters should be addressed to:

   James P. Daubert, M.D.
   Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Program
   601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 679C
   Rochester, NY 14642-8679
   Phone: (585) 275-1669
   Training Program Coordinator: Thomas Ross

Additional Information for the Heart Failure and Transplantation Program Training Program - This is a non-accredited training program

1. Applications are being accepted for positions with a start date of July 1, 2009.

2. The heart failure and transplantation program is a one-year (12-month) training program that is not accredited by the ACGME. Completion of a three-year clinical cardiology fellowship program is preferred before entry into the Heart Failure Training Program.

3. Completed paper applications and supporting documentation should be addressed to:

Leway Chen, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Heart Failure and Transplantation Program
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 679T
Rochester, NY 14642-8679
Phone: (585) 273-3760
Attention: Lisa Yockel