Fellowship in Cardiology
Duration: 3 Year(s)
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Cardiology
Overview
The Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is a comprehensive three-year super-specialty training program designed to develop highly skilled cardiovascular physicians. The program provides extensive exposure to both inpatient and outpatient cardiology services, including coronary care units, cardiac catheterization laboratories, advanced cardiac imaging, and heart failure clinics. Fellows receive structured training in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology fundamentals, and preventive cardiology. The fellowship emphasizes evidence-based clinical decision-making, procedural competence, academic scholarship, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Training is conducted at major teaching hospitals including OU Medical Center and the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, offering exposure to diverse patient populations. Fellows actively participate in research, quality improvement projects, and academic conferences. Graduates are fully prepared for American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification in Cardiovascular Disease and for careers in academic medicine, tertiary care hospitals, or advanced subspecialty fellowships such as interventional cardiology or electrophysiology.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Yes — Fellows receive a structured monthly stipend/salary as per University of Oklahoma Graduate Medical Education (GME) pay scale. The stipend increases annually and includes standard benefits such as health insurance, professional liability coverage, and paid leave.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
- Valid ECFMG certification for international medical graduates (if applicable).
- Application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
- Participation in the NRMP Fellowship Match.
- Strong academic background, letters of recommendation, and demonstrated interest in cardiology.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Complete Internal Medicine Residency from an accredited institution.
- Prepare Application Documents: CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation (including one from program director), and training verification.
- Apply via ERAS: Submit fellowship application during the official application cycle.
- NRMP Fellowship Match Registration: Enroll and submit rank list.
- Interview Process: Selected candidates are invited for formal interviews (virtual or on-site).
- Match Results: Candidates are selected through NRMP fellowship match.
- Credentialing & Licensing: Complete Oklahoma medical license and institutional onboarding.
- Commencement of Training: Fellowship begins as per academic calendar (usually July 1).
