Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

• Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program.
• Candidates must possess a medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent international medical qualification).
• Applicants should meet eligibility requirements for postgraduate medical training in the United States.
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must meet applicable requirements, including ECFMG certification and visa eligibility, if required.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical performance, academic achievements, and interest in cardiovascular medicine.
• Prior research experience, publications, and involvement in cardiovascular-related academic activities are preferred.
• Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure according to UNC and North Carolina requirements.

The Fellowship Programs in Cardiovascular Medicine at UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill provide advanced clinical training in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The program focuses on developing expertise in comprehensive cardiovascular care through supervised clinical rotations, patient management, cardiac diagnostic procedures, research activities, and academic conferences. Fellows receive training in areas including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, cardiac imaging, preventive cardiology, and other advanced cardiovascular conditions. The fellowship prepares physicians for independent practice as cardiovascular specialists and provides a strong foundation for further subspecialty training in areas such as interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

1. Applications are submitted according to UNC Cardiology Fellowship application requirements.
2. Applicants must complete the fellowship application through the designated application system (commonly ERAS for ACGME cardiovascular fellowship programs).
3. Required application documents generally include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Medical school transcripts
• Residency training details
• Letters of recommendation
• Board examination scores (USMLE/COMLEX, as applicable)
• ECFMG certification documents (for international graduates, if applicable)

1. Applications are reviewed by the Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Selection Committee.
2. Selected candidates are invited for interviews.
3. Final selection is completed through the fellowship matching/appointment process.
4. Selected fellows begin structured cardiovascular medicine training involving clinical rotations, conferences, research activities, and supervised patient care.