Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship

1. Must have completed a General Cardiology Fellowship.
2. Must be at the Postgraduate Year 7 (PGY-7) level or higher.
3. Must be eligible for an Alabama medical license and an Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate.
4. All required licensing examination steps must be completed at the time of application.
5. Must be eligible for Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
6. International Medical Graduates must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
7. There is no minimum United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) score requirement, although scores are considered during application review.

The Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at UAB Heersink School of Medicine is a one-year advanced fellowship designed for physicians who have completed General Cardiology training and want specialized expertise in advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease. Fellows receive comprehensive inpatient and outpatient training through specialized heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, ventricular assist device, transplant, and biopsy clinics. Training also includes management of complex cardiogenic shock using temporary mechanical circulatory support such as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Impella, and TandemHeart, along with exposure to cardio-obstetrics, cardio-oncology, amyloid and infiltrative cardiomyopathies, and advanced valvular disease. The program also provides opportunities for clinical, translational, population, and basic cardiovascular research.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) updated within the previous three months.
3. Submit medical school transcripts and diploma if requested.
4. Submit the Medical School Dean’s Letter.
5. Provide three Letters of Recommendation, including recommendations from former program directors.
6. Submit a certificate or verification of previous residency training.
7. Provide documentation confirming eligibility for an Alabama medical license and Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate.
8. Demonstrate eligibility for Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
9. International Medical Graduates must submit a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
10. Applications are reviewed, and selected candidates are invited for interviews.
11. Applications open and close from July through September, interviews begin in September, the Match takes place in November, and the fellowship begins July 1.