Official 2018-2019 Cardiology Fellowship Application Cycle

[Applicant_2018]

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Please don't be mad at me, I know that I ignore many facts, and I apologize if I said something inappropriate, or if I used inadequate ways to express what I have in my mind.

I just like to follow what Benjamin Franklin and Winston Churchill said; “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” and “He who fails to plan is planning to fail”, respectively.

I am aware that many of my plans might not work out how I'm expected to be, or that I may be wrong regarding with what I have in my mind right now, or that something might not even be what I expected to be like, etc; but making mistakes and changing paths is all part of human beings, and asking silly questions can sometimes be a good way to learn, I think.

And about the research issue though, unfortunately, there are no significant research opportunities in my country, we are never taught to do research in most of our medical schools, and my parents didn't have enough money to pay me for some research electives or something else. Right now I'm trying to get some loans and funding in order to move into a 3-people department in the US or even a cheaper option if possible, while being on b1b2 visa, and see if I get to find an IMG-friendly mentor for a clinical research volunteering. Then I'll start paying all my debt off once I get to match into a program.

I do respect your thoughts bro, and again, I apologize for any type of inappropriate behavior that I could've had or any bad comment that I could've made.

I wish the very best to all of you guys!!

That's great ! You clearly seem passionate about eventually getting into cardiology, so planning ahead is surely a good idea. However, it might be more helpful to explore the forums where the discussion is primarily focused on the first step, which is getting into residency; as that step is more challenging then eventually getting into cardiology after IM. If you plan residency application well which includes excellent score (most important), good references based on experience (very important) and reasonable research output/participation; you can certainly end up in a place which may lead you to your preferred fellowship program. People often build up CV before residency application focused towards cardiology which will help them get into good residency and later into fellowship. Everyone has different approach towards life and things in general, based on their experiences; many different roads may lead to same destination, so no worries there. Being an IMG myself, I know many of friends did what you are planning on doing and they all got to where they wanted to be.

Best wishes !

 

[Happy Doctor :)]

That's great ! You clearly seem passionate about eventually getting into cardiology, so planning ahead is surely a good idea. However, it might be more helpful to explore the forums where the discussion is primarily focused on the first step, which is getting into residency; as that step is more challenging then eventually getting into cardiology after IM. If you plan residency application well which includes excellent score (most important), good references based on experience (very important) and reasonable research output/participation; you can certainly end up in a place which may lead you to your preferred fellowship program. People often build up CV before residency application focused towards cardiology which will help them get into good residency and later into fellowship. Everyone has different approach towards life and things in general, based on their experiences; many different roads may lead to same destination, so no worries there. Being an IMG myself, I know many of friends did what you are planning on doing and they all got to where they wanted to be.

Best wishes !

Bro, thank you so much for such nice and motivational words!! Yeah, I'm trying to figure out what programs to aim for, and trying to figure out what should I start doing and planning as for now in order to get me closer to my future goals.

Fortunately, I do have decent scores, and I'm trying to get in contact with some people and make connections in the US so that my scores have a further effect into matching a decent-good program.

I really appreciate your kind and empathic input, and I'll certainly keep doing my best to increase my chances to achieve what I have into my mind!!

All the very best!!

 

[Applicant_2018]

Bro, thank you so much for such nice and motivational words!! Yeah, I'm trying to figure out what programs to aim for, and trying to figure out what should I start doing and planning as for now in order to get me closer to my future goals.

Fortunately, I do have decent scores, and I'm trying to get in contact with some people and make connections in the US so that my scores have a further effect into matching a decent-good program.

I really appreciate your kind and empathic input, and I'll certainly keep doing my best to increase my chances to achieve what I have into my mind!!

All the very best!!

Keep it up ! Hopefully all things will workout for you !

Good Luck !

 

[perita]

Good Morning,

I'm trying to set my schedule for my PGY3 year, and I would like to ask you guys if during your interview trail you notice if there were some days during the week that programs preferably conduct interviews

Thanks.

 

[cardss2019]

Good Morning,

I'm trying to set my schedule for my PGY3 year, and I would like to ask you guys if during your interview trail you notice if there were some days during the week that programs preferably conduct interviews

Thanks.

Almost all interviews are on weekdays. I felt like mine were mostly Monday, Thursday and Friday. The majority also occurred during September and October.

 

[perita]

Thanks

 

[Hope always]

Hi guys,

Is it possible to list future publications or studies on progress in ERAS. I don’t recall that. For example I am writing a book chapter due next year. Will I be able to add it ? Thanks

 

[MyTachyBradyHeart]

Hi guys,

Is it possible to list future publications or studies on progress in ERAS. I don’t recall that. For example I am writing a book chapter due next year. Will I be able to add it ? Thanks

I don't know the technically correct answer, but what makes sens to me is to list stuff if it is completed and submitted for review (even if you submit to your mentor or whoever is publishing the book for review). Doesn't have to be the final product or published. But if you're still working on it, it may be better to list it under activities.

 

[Columbus555]

So for this next upcoming year (second year away from residency), would it be better to do just a hospitalist year and finish whatever projects I did as an imaging fellow the year prior? I’m debating between that and doing another one year non-ACGME accredited fellowship (i.e. CHF), but am worried it would appear as a red flag (i.e. taking any fellowship that opens, regardless of interest), and perhaps even raising concerns I didn’t match a second time. With the hospitalist position, at least I can spin it off as needing to complete research projects from last year, new LORs from staff I worked with as a fellow last year, etc, all while having to support family, but I know a hospitalist year raises red flags at some institutions as it shows lack of commitment to Cards. What do you guys think? If I continue to publish even whilst being a hospitalist, would that be sufficient to show I’m committed to the field? I’m just so paranoid about not matching a third time. Anyone know someone who is in a similar situation as mine and ended up being successful?

Hello Karvint,
Could you shed some light on how to apply to non-ACGME accredited fellowship please?