Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Interventional Cardiology
Overview
The Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is an intensive one-year advanced training program designed to produce highly skilled interventional cardiologists. The fellowship provides comprehensive hands-on exposure to coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions, complex lesion management, intravascular imaging, hemodynamic assessment, and mechanical circulatory support devices. Fellows train in high-volume cardiac catheterization laboratories at OU Health, managing both elective and emergent cardiovascular cases. The program emphasizes patient safety, procedural competence, clinical decision-making, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines. Structured didactics, case conferences, morbidity and mortality reviews, and research involvement are integral components of training. Fellows also participate in multidisciplinary heart team discussions and quality improvement initiatives. Graduates are prepared for independent interventional practice, academic cardiology roles, and eligibility for subspecialty board certification in Interventional Cardiology.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Yes — Fellows receive a structured monthly stipend as per University of Oklahoma Graduate Medical Education (GME) salary scale. The stipend includes employment benefits such as health insurance, malpractice coverage, paid leave, and academic support allowances.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Fellowship.
- Eligibility for unrestricted or training medical licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
- Valid ECFMG certification for international medical graduates (if applicable).
- Application through ERAS or institutional fellowship application process.
- Strong procedural experience, academic record, and letters of recommendation from cardiology faculty.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Complete Cardiology Fellowship Training from an accredited institution.
- Prepare Required Documents: Curriculum vitae, personal statement, procedure log summary, and letters of recommendation.
- Submit Application: Apply through ERAS or institutional fellowship recruitment system as per program guidelines.
- Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates are invited for faculty interviews.
- Selection & Offer: Final selection based on academic merit, procedural skills, and interview performance.
- Licensing & Credentialing: Obtain Oklahoma medical license and complete institutional onboarding.
- Program Enrollment: Fellowship begins as per the academic calendar, typically in July.
