Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship

The Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco is a 1-year ACGME-accredited advanced training program focused on developing expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex and end-stage heart failure, including right, left, and biventricular failure across diverse etiologies . The fellowship provides intensive clinical exposure to advanced therapies such as mechanical circulatory support (e.g., ventricular assist devices) and heart transplantation, with training in pre-transplant evaluation, peri-operative care, and long-term follow-up. Fellows work in a highly specialized, multidisciplinary environment alongside cardiology, cardiac surgery, and transplant teams, gaining strong experience in both inpatient and outpatient care. The program also emphasizes clinical decision-making, procedural skills, and academic development, preparing trainees for leadership roles in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology programs.

1. Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
2. Follow the standard timeline:
3. Applications open: July
4. Interviews: September – October
5. Rank list submission: November
6. Match Day (NRMP): December
7. Program starts: July (next academic year)
3. Selection is done through the NRMP Match process
4. Required documents typically include:
5. CV
6. Personal Statement
7. Letters of Recommendation
8. Academic & exam transcripts