Official 2018-2019 Cardiology Fellowship Application Cycle

[cardsguy2017]

I am looking at it from perspective of good quality procedures and building future towards intervention and structural. And also overall culture of the program and the hype about UTHealth being unhealthily crazy busy(healthy busy is fine); where it gets to your point of quality not just quantity. Others top on my list are UTSW, UT San Antonio and Aurora. Thanks

Really only way to know that is what the current fellows have said. I'd say go with your gut on this one, how things felt to you, etc. I have my personal opinions of the program based on talking with various folks familiar or connected to the program, but it's all subjective. I wouldn't completely dismiss that post you referenced, nor the responses (which was a bit odd to me), there's likely some shred of truth between the two.

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[Starr 2018]

Hi guys! Your input will be highly appreciated with ranking these programs.Interested in Heart failure! Can actually live anywhere, just will appreciate good training and a place to help my future career development. Thanks

1. Unit of Arizona Tucson
2. Drexel Uni Philadelphia
3. Palmetto/Uni of South Carolina
4. Uni of Tennessee Memphis
5. Marshall University Huntington
6. Allegheny Health- Pittsburgh
7. St. Elizabeth Boston
8. Maine Medical Portland

 

[karl009123]

Hi guys! Your input will be highly appreciated with ranking these programs.Interested in Heart failure! Can actually live anywhere, just will appreciate good training and a place to help my future career development. Thanks

1. Unit of Arizona Tucson
2. Drexel Uni Philadelphia
3. Palmetto/Uni of South Carolina
4. Uni of Tennessee Memphis
5. Marshall University Huntington
6. Allegheny Health- Pittsburgh
7. St. Elizabeth Boston
8. Maine Medical Portland

I think univ of arizona, drexel, marshall, allegheny and maine med are really good programs. I have serious concerns about UT memphs. Their iv was very sketchy and asking people to tell them how they are going to rank the programs and how many ivs people have. Also no tour of the hospital and 3rd years still don’t have cath numbers. St ES has a busy program but no transplant, long shifts, no echo technicians on night call and you will live in the shadow of big programs where u will be referring ur complicated pts

 

[MKALE85]

How would you rank the following:

Umass
Creighton
Univ of nebraska
Uconn
Hartford hospital
Lahey
Univ of iowa
Univ of cincinnati
Univ of Vermont
USF
Univ of arizona-tucson
UTMB
Spectrum
Cook county
Geisinger
Christiana care

Hey guys can you pls help me with this ranking...thanks a lot

 

[cardss2019]

I think univ of arizona, drexel, marshall, allegheny and maine med are really good programs. I have serious concerns about UT memphs. Their iv was very sketchy and asking people to tell them how they are going to rank the programs and how many ivs people have. Also no tour of the hospital and 3rd years still don’t have cath numbers. St ES has a busy program but no transplant, long shifts, no echo technicians on night call and you will live in the shadow of big programs where u will be referring ur complicated pts

No Tour of the hospital after flying and booking hotels sounds ridiculous.

 

[Cardsgooner]

UT Memphis was certainly sketch. PD has been interim for 2 years and will be retiring in the next year.

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[WanderingAtrialPacemaker]

I really liked Aurora; very well structured, good didactic, excellent exposure to pathology. They have lots of research output and support for projects.

I also really liked Aurora.. Noticed the same great things

 

[karl009123]

Aurora is a really hood program. Have heard lots of good things

 

[soulmate8888]

Any thoughts about the Cardiology training programs at Drexel Uni/Hahnemann Uni Hospital and Baystate Medical Center?

 

[MKALE85]

How would you rank these ones

Univ of Cincinnati
Univ of iowa
UTMB
Umass
Lahey
Spectrum
USF

 

[AceXIII]

Hey all, if anyone can provide their insights/experiences with some of the Long Island, NY programs it'd be much appreciated. Particularly Northwell vs Stony Brook, also thoughts on NYU Winthrop. Interested in general cards, thanks!

 

[Starr 2018]

I think univ of arizona, drexel, marshall, allegheny and maine med are really good programs. I have serious concerns about UT memphs. Their iv was very sketchy and asking people to tell them how they are going to rank the programs and how many ivs people have. Also no tour of the hospital and 3rd years still don’t have cath numbers. St ES has a busy program but no transplant, long shifts, no echo technicians on night call and you will live in the shadow of big programs where u will be referring ur complicated pts

Thanks a lot for your input! Highly appreciated! How would you rank these programs?

 

[karl009123]

How would you rank these ones

Univ of Cincinnati
Univ of iowa
UTMB
Umass
Lahey
Spectrum
USF

UTMB, Iowa, Lahey, USF, Cinci,spectrum .. per reputation, but depends also how u felt personally

 

[karl009123]

How would you rank the following:

Umass
Creighton
Univ of nebraska
Uconn
Hartford hospital
Lahey
Univ of iowa
Univ of cincinnati
Univ of Vermont
USF
Univ of arizona-tucson
UTMB
Spectrum
Cook county
Geisinger
Christiana care

U conn, UTMB, Lahey, Iowa, Vermont, USF, creighton UAriz, geisinger are really good prgrams I think

 

[MKALE85]

U conn, UTMB, Lahey, Iowa, Vermont, USF, creighton UAriz, geisinger are really good prgrams I think

Mmm interesting
I thought uconn, lahey, arizona, creighton are not so strong

 

[AMST]

How would you rank these programs
Future plan: Non-invasive (Imaging or HF)


CCF FL
UCSD
Tufts
Univ of Kentucky
Loma Linda Univ
West Virginia Uni
Univ of Toledo
Creighton Univ
UCSF Fresno
UC Riverside

 

[MKALE85]

How would you rank these programs
Future plan: Non-invasive (Imaging or HF)


CCF FL
UCSD
Tufts
Univ of Kentucky
Loma Linda Univ
West Virginia Uni
Univ of Toledo
Creighton Univ
UCSF Fresno
UC Riverside

Ucsd, tufts, loma linda as top 3

 

[Happy Doctor :)]

Hey guys, what credentials have you heard about applicants matching in H1B visa Interventional cardiology?

Is it actually possible? For a 260s/260s IMG? Or should I change from H1B to J1 if I really want interventional cardiology so hard?

 

[Boston42]

Hey folks, can I get some help with ranking?

Miami, USF, Christiana, Syracuse, Buffalo, VCU, St E's, Drexel, Hawaii, Charleston WV, and Northwell Long Island

Thanks!!

 

[aafisahar]

Hey folks, can I get some help with ranking?

Miami, USF, Christiana, Syracuse, Buffalo, VCU, St E's, Drexel, Hawaii, Charleston WV, and Northwell Long Island

Thanks!!

Personally liked VCU a lot. Seems supportive and had all the subspecialties. Not sure abboa the rest.

 

[cardss2019]

Hey folks, can I get some help with ranking?

Miami, USF, Christiana, Syracuse, Buffalo, VCU, St E's, Drexel, Hawaii, Charleston WV, and Northwell Long Island

Thanks!!

Without a doubt I would say VCU is the strongest out of that list.

 

[Cardsgooner]

Hey guys, any thoughts on ranking the following -

Georgetown University/WHC, University of Kentucky, UVA, Loyola, Henry Ford, Montefiore, University of Miami Miller, Westchester Medical Center, Kansas University, University of Louisville, USF, Cooper

Thank you!!

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[Boston42]

Without a doubt I would say VCU is the strongest out of that list.

Thanks!! I think I felt the same! Any thoughts on the rest? Can't count on a #1 unfortunately lol

 

[cardss2019]

Hey guys, any thoughts on ranking the following -

Georgetown University/WHC, University of Kentucky, UVA, Loyola, Henry Ford, Montefiore, University of Miami Miller, Westchester Medical Center, Kansas University, University of Louisville, USF, Cooper

Thank you!!

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Kind of sounds like the rank order already.

 

[throwaway1939]

Hey guys, any thoughts on ranking the following -

Georgetown University/WHC, University of Kentucky, UVA, Loyola, Henry Ford, Montefiore, University of Miami Miller, Westchester Medical Center, Kansas University, University of Louisville, USF, Cooper

Thank you!!

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Depends on your goals. Montefiore, UVa, Gtown, Kansas, and Loyola stand out as the best "names" but they are pretty different programs.

 

[IMreshopeful]

Hey folks, can I get some help with ranking?

Miami, USF, Christiana, Syracuse, Buffalo, VCU, St E's, Drexel, Hawaii, Charleston WV, and Northwell Long Island

Thanks!!

VCU, Miami, Northwell prob strongest - all very strong clinical programs
Buffalo, USF, Christiana, Cuse, WVU next (YMMV on WVU, but the location is a tough draw) - all strong clinical programs but perhaps not the “name” draw
The rest after

 

[IMreshopeful]

Hey guys, what credentials have you heard about applicants matching in H1B visa Interventional cardiology?

Is it actually possible? For a 260s/260s IMG? Or should I change from H1B to J1 if I really want interventional cardiology so hard?

I went through the IC application process as an AMG - I saw a mix of IMG applicants on the trail, as well as DO, and I’m not sure I can give you more details. You’ll have to look at what each place will accept

 

[tdsbar]

Anyone have any insights on the LA programs, particularly UCLA-Harbor and USC?

 

[Heartsearch2019]

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Kind of sounds like the rank order already.

Is UoK better than UVA?

 

[Cardsgooner]

Kind of sounds like the rank order already.

Haha was not intentional. I liked all of the top 3, not as sure about the middle of the pack.

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[Agnm15]

Guys, just do I have all my ducks in a row: the deadline for the rank list is Nov 14th right?

 

[soulmate8888]

Any thoughts about the training program at Baystate vs Drexel?

 

[cardss2019]

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Is UoK better than UVA?

If you’re trying to do interventional yeah.

 

[Boston42]

VCU, Miami, Northwell prob strongest - all very strong clinical programs
Buffalo, USF, Christiana, Cuse, WVU next (YMMV on WVU, but the location is a tough draw) - all strong clinical programs but perhaps not the “name” draw
The rest after

Awesome, thanks!!

 

[Lvaddoc]

What do you guys think about the following

Temple vs Kansas U
Utah vs Loyola

No specific future plans. Goal is good well-rounded training

Good luck all

 

[throwaway1939]

What do you guys think about the following

Temple vs Kansas U
Utah vs Loyola

No specific future plans. Goal is good well-rounded training

Good luck all

Interviewed at Loyola and Temple; can't speak to Kansas/Utah. Both felt very similar, mid-tier programs with everything to offer but nothing in particular stands out in those two programs. Overall, none of those programs are academically far from each other, so ultimately up to you where you want to live/go. All have good broad training. I personally prefer big cities, so Chicago/Philly stand out to me.

 

[Lvaddoc]

Interviewed at Loyola and Temple; can't speak to Kansas/Utah. Both felt very similar, mid-tier programs with everything to offer but nothing in particular stands out in those two programs. Overall, none of those programs are academically far from each other, so ultimately up to you where you want to live/go. All have good broad training. I personally prefer big cities, so Chicago/Philly stand out to me.

Thank you. I personally felt that Utah (and to some degree Loyola) acted like a higher tier program than Temple/Kansas. But you are right I think all offer well rounded training and can prepare you for whatever you want to do after.

 

[PEArrest]

anyone written to their top 3 or #1. whats the consensus on having letter writers call for you...

 

[Cardsgooner]

anyone written to their top 3 or #1. whats the consensus on having letter writers call for you...

Yes to #1 and yes to letter writers calling top 3. I don't see how it would hurt your chances.

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[GallavardinP]

Yes to #1 and yes to letter writers calling top 3. I don't see how it would hurt your chances.

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What are you specifically telling your #2 and #3 programs?

 

[Cardsgooner]

What are you specifically telling your #2 and #3 programs?

Nothing to #3, making a letter writer call the PD. For #2, I will reiterate that after interviewing everywhere , I feel the program would be a great fit and would love to train there. This is in part due to the PD there telling me that we should "update each other" once I finish interviewing in response to my thank you email.

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[MedGuru11]

Does it matter if one of your letter writers emails the PD of your #1 or is calling better?

 

[Cardsgooner]

Does it matter if one of your letter writers emails the PD of your #1 or is calling better?

Who knows how much any it matters but I'd think calling is a more personal and effective mode of communication when compared to email.

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[Heartsearch2019]

How would you rank these? Looking for an all around training with sub speciality option open for decision during training.

University of Miami
University of Alabama-Birmingham
University of Iowa
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Maryland
University of Utah
University of Kentucky

 

[Goforheart]

How would you rank these? Looking for an all around training with sub speciality option open for decision during training.

University of Miami
University of Alabama-Birmingham
University of Iowa
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Maryland
University of Utah
University of Kentucky

I liked Univ of Iowa

 

[heartattackmilliontimes]

How would you rank these? Looking for an all around training with sub speciality option open for decision during training.

University of Miami
University of Alabama-Birmingham
University of Iowa
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Maryland
University of Utah
University of Kentucky

Can anybody make comments on these programs and list their top 3s? Thanks

 

[cardss2019]

How would you rank these? Looking for an all around training with sub speciality option open for decision during training.

University of Miami
University of Alabama-Birmingham
University of Iowa
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Maryland
University of Utah
University of Kentucky

Strongest programs are UAB, UMD and VCU

 

[Applicant_2018]

I also really liked Aurora.. Noticed the same great things

What did you think of UT Health? I really like the program but kind of confused by mixed reviews.

 

[MyTachyBradyHeart]

Could use some help ranking these programs

University of Colorado
Ohio State
UPMC
Wash U
Vanderbilt
Michigan

All good programs. Can't go wrong with any of them. Michigan/WashU/Vanderbilt > UPMC/Colorado/Ohio imo but I would go with your gut instinct and mentors who you'd like to work with when ranking.

 

[holywater]

Any thoughts on the Michigan programs including Beaumont and Henry Ford?