Cardio Fellowship 2014-2015 CURIOUS!!!!

[Spoilme2025]

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So I'm asking this for my husband. He is an IMG but is now a US citizen. He did 14 months of cardio research at columbia presbyterian before residency. He has 4 publications and one poster presentation from that tenure, and was first author on all. His mentor there gave him an incredible LOR for his fellowship app. He also has 2 other current publications and a pending poster now.

He has scores 230 and above. Also, has LOR from a associate professor/head of electrophysiology lab he worked with. One from his program director (of course). And lastly a 4th from another esteemed cardiologist he worked with this past year. He was his class's bach rep and is on numerous education/curriculum committees. Belongs to about 3 or 4 professional associations. And after coming to the states he completed a degree from Drexel University in Clinical research.

I absolutely know its incredibly difficult for IMG's to get a cardio fellowship but I'm just wondering what are his chances? Does he have a competitive app?

Curiosity killed the kat!

 

[cardhosp]

So I'm asking this for my husband. He is an IMG but is now a US citizen. He did 14 months of cardio research at columbia presbyterian before residency. He has 4 publications and one poster presentation from that tenure, and was first author on all. His mentor there gave him an incredible LOR for his fellowship app. He also has 2 other current publications and a pending poster now.

He has scores 230 and above. Also, has LOR from a associate professor/head of electrophysiology lab he worked with. One from his program director (of course). And lastly a 4th from another esteemed cardiologist he worked with this past year. He was his class's bach rep and is on numerous education/curriculum committees. Belongs to about 3 or 4 professional associations. And after coming to the states he completed a degree from Drexel University in Clinical research.

I absolutely know its incredibly difficult for IMG's to get a cardio fellowship but I'm just wondering what are his chances? Does he have a competitive app?

Curiosity killed the kat!

if he dont get it then i would never apply for cardiology fellowship in my life

 

[Spoilme2025]

if he dont get it then i would never apply for cardiology fellowship in my life

Thank youuuu!!! WOW that was super encouraging. I hope he gets some interviews. Crossing our fingers!

More advice totally appreciated!!!!

 

[NDESTRUKT]

Most importantly, where is he doing his residency? Is it a top tier place, middle tier, or strong community place? What's the cardiology fellowship match record at his residency?

Many of my friends, including myself, did hardly any research and matched without too much difficulty (there was definitely anxiety along the way though!)

 

[heartblock14]

I agree FMG's are at the bottom of the pile. At least he is a citizen, which creates more options.

I am a FMG, from mid-tier residency; working as a hospitalist in a top tier University program, 30+ peer reviewed publications in cardiovascular disease as first and second authors, 1 pilot grant as PI under review, MS degree and excellent letters. I have my fingers crossed as I need a visa!

All the best!

 

[Spoilme2025]

Most importantly, where is he doing his residency? Is it a top tier place, middle tier, or strong community place? What's the cardiology fellowship match record at his residency?

Many of my friends, including myself, did hardly any research and matched without too much difficulty (there was definitely anxiety along the way though!)

His program is fairly new. But they have expanded to about 6 states now. It's the only program of its kind in the country, because they are not based at just one hospital. They rotate through 4 hospitals, every 30 days. Weird to explain. Most of the residents wanted other sub specialties, but the ones that did apply mostly did not match. They had no prior research and did none during their training. My husband is also the only one who does NOT need a visa. We don't have much to go by at this point.

IMG's definitly get the **** end of the stick. So hard to compare to all the AMG's. Even with great credentials.

 

[Instatewaiter]

With a relatively unknown residency program, his prospects are limited, especially for cards. That others didn't match supports this.

He will need to apply broadly. For fellowship, residency program is quite important, for better or worse. The program directors want fellows they know will be able to hack it. An FMG from an unknown residency is not a good candidate.

Any shmuck can do research. He is not applying for a research fellowship. While research helps, it doesn't negate the concerns of an unknown program.

 

[Spoilme2025]

With a relatively unknown residency program, his prospects are limited, especially for cards. That others didn't match supports this.

He will need to apply broadly. For fellowship, residency program is quite important, for better or worse. The program directors want fellows they know will be able to hack it. An FMG from an unknown residency is not a good candidate.

Any shmuck can do research. He is not applying for a research fellowship. While research helps, it doesn't negate the concerns of an unknown program.

It's not that it's unknown. It's been around since the 70's, but recently they changed their program structure. They are going national. Like I said it's not like any other program which is based at one hospital. This program is its own entity so they have now collaborated on a multi-million dollar expansion across the U.S. That's what I meant about being fairly new.

I'm wondering if the unique training and work with so many different systems within different hospitals would be a plus? Couldn't someone back that up with how quickly they learn, and having the ease to jump into anything with ease?

 

[infarct]

It's not that it's unknown. It's been around since the 70's, but recently they changed their program structure. They are going national. Like I said it's not like any other program which is based at one hospital. This program is its own entity so they have now collaborated on a multi-million dollar expansion across the U.S. That's what I meant about being fairly new.

I'm wondering if the unique training and work with so many different systems within different hospitals would be a plus? Couldn't someone back that up with how quickly they learn, and having the ease to jump into anything with ease?

It likely wont be a plus...The most important thing is how well known/respected the program is. Well established programs will always be the first choice among fellowship programs. He could certainly do well though and you shouldnt let all these assessments discourage you or your husband. Go for it and good luck.

 

[gutonc]

It's not that it's unknown. It's been around since the 70's, but recently they changed their program structure. They are going national. Like I said it's not like any other program which is based at one hospital. This program is its own entity so they have now collaborated on a multi-million dollar expansion across the U.S. That's what I meant about being fairly new.

I'm wondering if the unique training and work with so many different systems within different hospitals would be a plus? Couldn't someone back that up with how quickly they learn, and having the ease to jump into anything with ease?

There are tons of programs that rotate at multiple hospitals. My program rotated at 4, Colorado rotates at 4 or 5, a lot of places rotate at 3. I'm trying to figure out what's so unique about this program.

Also, agree with infarct that nobody will care how many hospitals he rotates at.