Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

1. Must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Must have completed an accredited three-year Internal Medicine Residency Program.
3. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States or Canada must have graduated within the past five years.
4. International medical graduates must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
5. Must meet the medical licensing requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
6. International applicants are preferred to have at least one year of clinical experience in the United States.
7. Must hold a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa or United States Permanent Residency, as applicable

The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program is offered by Ochsner Health through the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Ochsner Health is a leading nonprofit healthcare system in the Gulf South, known for its advanced medical services, clinical research, and medical education. The three-year fellowship provides comprehensive clinical and research training in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular diseases. Fellows gain hands-on experience in echocardiography, cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization, angiography, heart failure management, and cardiac transplantation. The program also offers exposure to congenital heart disease, hypertension, and cardiovascular surgery, preparing physicians for advanced clinical and academic careers in cardiology

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), following the fellowship application instructions.
2. Submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Provide a personal statement describing clinical experience and interest in cardiovascular medicine.
4. Submit medical school transcripts and examination score reports from the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA).
5. Submit a medical school diploma and certificates of previous postgraduate medical training.
6. Provide at least three letters of recommendation from physicians who have supervised the applicant in a clinical setting.
7. Submit a recommendation letter from the current Internal Medicine Residency Program Director.
8. Provide a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, if applicable.
9. Attend the fellowship interview if shortlisted.
10. Complete the selection and institutional onboarding requirements.