We wrapped up the Fall 2024 semester with an incredible graduation ceremony! Fellows reflected on the valuable lessons they gained from the program and celebrated receiving their VCRT certificates—a symbol of their achievements in patient care performance, Health Tech AI training, research culmination, and leadership/teamwork duties.

A special moment of the evening was awarding our first-ever Fellow of the Semester Award to Liz Linares for her exceptional leadership and commitment to the principles of the VCRT.

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After our Summer 2024 Semester, our VCRT  Pre-medical Fellows were honored with a graduation ceremony and part VCRT Style! They have shown a deeper understanding of the cardiovascular system, bedside manner through triaging and cataloging progress notes of patients in the clinic, completing weekly tasks and assignments relating to and other and research/presentation skills. Learn more about the duties and objectives gained from the program on the Application page.

Dotson Day organized by FIU HWCOM or FIU's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, an event for premedical students, features a lineup of diverse speakers covering various aspects of the medical profession, highlighting the beauty and challenges of the field. In addition to networking opportunities and engaging clinical activities, attendees gain insights into the multifaceted nature of a career in medicine, inspiring them to pursue their aspirations of becoming future doctors.

Immerse yourself in the clinical learning journey of our VCRT program. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Ashby, interns gain invaluable skills in acquiring medical histories, triaging patients, and performing EKGs. This hands-on experience fosters confidence in real clinical settings, shaping the future of healthcare professionals. Follow our inspiring journey on Instagram @cvcmed.ai and witness our dedication to advancing medical education and cardiac care.

Comprehensive Vascular Care works with various centers and doctors' offices to treat as many patients as possible. One of these centers is the CIRA Center of Imagine and Research America. Our Spring 2024 Fellows were able to join Dr. Ashby in one of his frequent visits to CIRA where he observes his patients completing diagnostic testing like PET Stress or CAC scans. 

Pictured are our Spring 2024 VCRT Pre-medical Fellows, Nicole Diaz, Abdul Shotomiwa, Maria Copello, Isabella Rivero, & Caroline Baez (left to right). The two men above are our former fellows who helped grow the program, Anthony Diaz, & Jonathan Jeancharles (left to right). Through the 8-week program, they successfully sought learning skills such as triaging, performing an EKG, and attending lectures that concerned cardiac anatomy and the effects of medication commonly used at the clinic. We are very proud!