Advanced Interventional Cardiology and Research
Program Director: Ganesh Raveendran, MD, MS, Professor (ravee001@umn.edu)
The goal of the Advanced Interventional Cardiology and Research Fellowship program is to offer an additional, advanced training opportunity in the field of Interventional Cardiology. The mission is to provide a comprehensive research-based experience, in which, upon completion, the fellow(s) will:
Submit a grant proposal
Write a comprehensive review of an interventional-cardiology topic
Complete a specific research project with an interventional-cardiology mentor
Serve as a principal investigator for a clinical trial
The additional goals of our program is to ensure that each fellow has the opportunity to acquire the knowledge; the clinical, management, and interpersonal skills; the professional attitudes and behaviors; and the experience required to become a proficient Interventional Cardiologist. We anticipate that each Fellow will become proficient in coronary angioplasty, including balloon dilation, atherectomy, and stent placement. In addition, Fellows should gain proficiency in coronary physiology, intravascular ultrasound, coronary blood flow measurement, and percutaneous wound closure. A smaller experience in ASD closure and valve dilation is available.
The Advanced Interventional Cardiology and Research Fellowship is a one year, non-ACGME accredited position. To be eligible, applicants must have successfully completed three years of training in an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Raveendran or the fellowship coordinators.
Program Eligibility
Completion of ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Completion of ACGME-accredited Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
Board eligible in both Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at the start of training
Application Process
Interested applicants should send the following documents to cvfellow@umn.edu.
Current CV which includes citizenship status
If foreign medical graduate, ECGME certificate
USMLE scores
Personal Statement
3 Letters of Recommendation (including one from current Program Director)
Faculty
Ganesh Raveendran, MD, MS
Demetris Yannopoulos, MD, PhD
Jason Bartos, MD
Sergey Gurevich, MD
Current Fellow:
Joerg Reifart, MD. Cardiology Fellowship: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munich