Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship

1. Must hold a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent medical degree.
2. Must complete a three-year fellowship in cardiovascular medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education before entering the advanced fellowship.
3. Must submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
4. Must provide the supporting documents required by the fellowship program.
5. Must demonstrate an interest in advanced heart failure management, cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, or heart failure research.
6. Applicants should be prepared to participate in clinical training, procedural education, and scholarly research.

The Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine is a one-year accredited advanced training program for cardiologists seeking expertise in complex heart failure care. Fellows gain experience in pre- and post-heart transplantation, left ventricular assist device management, cardiogenic shock, and temporary mechanical circulatory support. Clinical training includes inpatient care, specialized outpatient clinics, right heart catheterization, and endomyocardial biopsy. Fellows work with faculty mentors on clinical or basic science research projects. The program prepares graduates for careers in advanced heart failure medicine, transplant cardiology, and academic research.

1. Applicants must complete a three-year accredited Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship before starting the advanced fellowship.
2. Prepare the application documents required by the program.
3. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
4. The fellowship committee reviews applications and evaluates candidates’ clinical training and career interests.
5. Selected applicants may be invited for interviews as part of the selection process.
6. Successful applicants complete the required institutional credentialing and onboarding before beginning the one-year fellowship.