Welcome to Saint Michael’s Medical Center Cardiology Fellowship Program

Shaping the Future of Cardiovascular Care in Newark, NJ

At Saint Michael’s Medical Center, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Cardiology Fellowship Program that combines clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and compassionate patient care. Our program is designed to train the next generation of cardiologists to meet the unique healthcare needs of our diverse urban community in Newark, New Jersey.

Program Director

Program Highlights

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  Comprehensive Training: Our three-year fellowship covers all aspects of cardiovascular medicine, from preventive cardiology to advanced interventional techniques.

• Expert Faculty: Learn from our team of experienced cardiologists who are leaders in their respective subspecialties.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies in our modern cardiac care units.
• Research Opportunities: Engage in groundbreaking clinical and translational research projects.
• Community Focus: Gain experience in treating a diverse patient population and addressing urban health challenges.

Our Mission

We are committed to producing exceptional clinical and academic cardiologists who will shape the future of cardiovascular medicine. Our program emphasizes:

• Evidence-based medicine in daily clinical practice
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Compassion and dedication to our patients
• Lifelong learning and professional growth

Why Choose Saint Michael’s?

• Rich History: With over a century of service to the Newark community, we bring a wealth of experience to your training.
• Diverse Patient Population: Gain exposure to a wide range of cardiovascular conditions in our urban setting.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside specialists from various disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Career Development: Benefit from mentorship programs and networking opportunities to support your future career goals.

Program Structure

Our Cardiology Fellowship Program offers:

1. Dedicated learning experiences in electrophysiology, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, nuclear cardiology, and stress testing.
2. Rotations through coronary care units, consultation services, inpatient cardiology services
3. Elective time for additional research and training in preventive cardiology, interdisciplinary imaging techniques, cardiovascular surgery, cardiomyopathy, and vascular medicine
4. Focus on covering coronary, valvular, myocardial, pericardial, electrical and peripheral arterial diseases in term of pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management and prevention.

Curriculum

We pride ourselves on strong didactics given by faculty and fellows, and rotations available in advanced imaging including cardiac MRI, coronary CT, exposure to structural procedures such as TAVR, Mitral Clip, and Appendage closure devices.

Schedule

Schedule consists of rotations in Consults, Non-invasive, EP, and Cath Lab across two hospitals. Call schedule is divided between the fellows for both weekday and weekend calls.

Join Us in Advancing Cardiovascular Care

Are you ready to take the next step in your medical career? Join us at Saint Michael’s Medical Center, where you’ll receive world-class training in cardiology while serving a community that needs your expertise.

Application: Prospective fellows can get more information here.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on heart health in Newark and beyond.

Saint Michael’s Medical Center is committed to excellence in cardiovascular care, research, and education.

Below are the names of our first graduating class from last year and where they matched post fellowship, all of them matched into interventional cardiology fellowships.

Zaid Amin – Interventional Cardiology Arizona
Kinjal Patel – Interventional Cardiology New Jersey
Nadeem Muhammad – Interventional Cardiology Pennsylvania
Asrar Ahmad – Interventional Cardiology Massachusetts