Program Objectives 

Specific clinical objectives include developing the ability to properly order a given test with knowledge as to its indications and economics, the ability to interpret the test, to apply results of the test to the clinical problem at hand and to recognize the limitations of a given procedure. Should an individual desire to perform such procedures in the future, he or she will also be able to establish technical expertise and develop sufficient technical knowledge of the equipment necessary to perform the procedure.

Specific research objectives include learning to design and write grants, acquire, interpret and analyze data, achieve a basic understanding of statistics, develop the ability to formulate and present abstracts of research results at meetings and conferences and to publish this data in manuscripts in refereed medical journals. All fellows are expected to complete a unique research project with an accepted manuscript by the end of the 3 year fellowship. Dr. Smith serves as our fellowship research director and will support our fellows to reach these goals.

We are all proud of our fellowship and the fellows that are here and those that have graduated. We have a unique opportunity in our fellowship to train in a unique hospital, with incredible faculty, unparalleled pathology, in a warm and collaborative environment where our fellows are able to practice at the top of their license, all while living in a vibrant and ever expanding metropolis. If you are interested in our fellowship, please see below information regarding the application process.

Program Tracks

Clinical fellowship in cardiovascular medicine

The Cardiovascular Fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers extensive in-depth clinical training as well as a broad program in basic and clinical research, which provides many opportunities for a career in academic cardiology. The program provides sufficient training to achieve board eligibility within the specialty of cardiovascular medicine. Additional training in several subspecialty areas of cardiology such as interventional cardiology, advanced electrophysiology, heart failure or cardiac transplantation are also available. Separate applications are required for advanced training.

MPH in clinical investigation

An additional year of training for those interested in pursuing a career in academic cardiology.

Requirements for board certification

• 36 months in an accredited training program
• Minimum of 24 months clinical training to include 14-16 months of procedural rotations and eight to 10 months of non-laboratory clinical activities

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Additional Criteria

• Stoneridge Non-Invasive Imaging
• Continuity Clinic
• Preventive Cardiology

We currently accept 7 core fellows a year. Our fellows come from a variety of backgrounds and training programs. We currently have 19 fellows, one in the PSTP track, 7 of which were chief residents, and representing 12 different residency programs from around the country. Each year we have fellows enter any one of a different subspecialties, frequently staying here at OSU, but many choose to go elsewhere. 

Eligibility criteria

• MD or DO
• U.S. citizenship, permanent resident or J1 Visa status
• Completion of a three-year ACGME-accredited cardiology fellowship program by the time of entry

Application dates

• Start date: July 1, 2020
• Application opens: July 1, 2019
• Application deadline: July 31, 2019