Our program allocates 12 to 24 months of individualized training based on our fellows' prior training, experience and interests.
Typically, time is divided among echocardiography and MSCT training in three-month blocks each and can be tailored to each trainee's career objectives. Fellows also have the opportunity to train in cardiac MRI.
Documented completion of Level II training in any of these areas during prior training, such as an ACGME-accredited program in cardiovascular medicine, may be counted toward these requirements.
Training areas include:
- Cardiac CT
- Echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Stress echocardiography
- Intraoperative TEE for guidance of structural heart interventions
- Contrast echocardiography
Fellows interact with patients directly during valve clinics (TAVR clinic and mitral valve clinic) with appropriate supervision, including:
- Eliciting clinical histories
- Applying physical examination skills
- Reviewing existing data relevant to each procedure throughout the period of training
In addition to gaining the relevant knowledge of physics and instrumentation for each modality, fellows learn to independently perform examinations and interpret the results.
Our faculty includes computed tomography (CT) specialists, radiology imaging specialists, cardiac nurses and administrative team members. Our department is staffed with nationally certified sonographers who work closely with board- certified cardiologists.
