Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Duration: 3 Year(s)
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Cardiovascular Pathology
Overview
The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Reading Hospital – Tower Health is an ACGME-accredited three-year advanced training pathway designed to develop expert clinicians in adult cardiology. Fellows receive broad exposure to the care of patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, from coronary artery disease and heart failure to arrhythmias and structural heart disease. Reading Hospital is a high-volume center for both noninvasive cardiovascular testing (echocardiography, stress imaging, nuclear cardiology, vascular imaging) and advanced interventional and structural procedures such as TAVR, PFO/ASD closure, Mitral device procedures, and complex electrophysiology ablations. The curriculum includes structured rotations in inpatient cardiology services, cardiac catheterization labs, noninvasive imaging, electrophysiology consultation, advanced heart failure care, and preventive cardiology. Fellows also engage in clinical research, teaching opportunities with residents and medical students, and interdisciplinary care within a dynamic academic environment. Graduates are prepared for board certification in cardiovascular disease and are equipped with the clinical, procedural, and leadership skills needed for careers in academic medicine, interventional cardiology pathways, or advanced clinical practice.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a paid salary/stipend based on postgraduate clinical fellowship compensation policy at Tower Health.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency
- Valid USMLE/COMLEX Step I, Step II CK scores
- Pennsylvania medical licensure or eligibility before fellowship start
- Participation in ERAS application process and fellowship interview selection
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: Updated CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, medical school transcript, USMLE/COMLEX score reports.
- ERAS Submission: Submit fellowship application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Program Review: Fellowship leadership screens applications for eligibility.
- Interview Invitations: Selected candidates are invited for interviews (usually October-January).
- Interview & Evaluation: Attend interviews with program director and faculty.
- Rank & Offer: Programs rank eligible candidates; offers are extended based on selection outcomes.
- Acceptance & Onboarding: Accept offer, complete credentialing, licensing documentation, and institutional onboarding prior to July start date.
