Thank you for your interest in the Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Cardiology Fellowship program at the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
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The U-M Medical School's heart failure program has extensive expertise serving a diverse patient population living with heart failure conditions and cardiomyopathies.
Fellows that train in our program will get a comprehensive education on the management of acute and chronic heart failure, cardiogenic shock, temporary mechanical circulatory support devices, durable left ventricular assist devices, heart transplantation, cardiac sarcoidosis, cardiac amyloidosis, inherited cardiomyopathies, and pulmonary hypertension.
Fellows will interact with national and international leaders in the field through clinical and research opportunities, and will contribute to our dedicated team of physicians and surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, exercise physiologists, pharmacists, pathologists, and support staff. The education of our fellows is paramount and we work to ensure an experience that is comprehensive and tailored to individual needs.
Marty Tam, MD
Director, Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Fellowship Program
2396A CVC, SPC 5853
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5853
Thank you for your interest in the Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Michigan. Our training program is a 1 year ACGME accredited program. Potential trainees must complete three years of general cardiology training in the United States to be considered.
We will be interviewing for two fellows in the fall of 2024 for a July 1, 2025 start date. Applications will only be accepted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All interviews will be virtual.
Our program has two fellows per year that rotate through a variety of clinical experiences. The following are typical experiences during training.
- Heart failure/post-transplant service
- Ventricular assist device service
- Heart failure and transplant clinic
- Ventricular assist device clinic
- Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction clinic
- Inherited cardiomyopathy clinic
- Pulmonary hypertension clinic
- Cardiac device clinic
- Cardiac surgery clinic (with time in operating room)
- Right heart catheterization lab
- Research
In addition to our clinical experiences, we have a formal education academic half day which includes:
- Clinical quality meetings
- Research conference
- Journal clubs
- Biopsy and pathology conference
- Core didactic series
- Transplant and VAD listing meeting
The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and generous benefits to our fellows and advanced trainees. Trainee salary will be commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training based on the HOA contract.
We are committed to equipping each fellow with the necessary tools they need to excel as experts and leaders, and empowering them to advance patient care, research, and education in cardiovascular medicine.
The Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM) Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is committed to creating and cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that provides our faculty, learners, and staff with the opportunities and support they need to thrive. Visit the DOIM Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being to learn more.
Collegiate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director
Cardiology Transplant
Cardiology Transplant
Ambulatory Care Clinical Chief and Medical Director
UMMG
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