Fellowship Listing

Currently listing: Cardiology of all fellowships.

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Cardiac Electrophysiology - SHSC

Fellowship Title:	Cardiac Electrophysiology - SHSC
Division:	Cardiology
Fellowship Type:	Clinical
Supervisor:	Dr. Eugene Crystal
Duration:	1-2 years
Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
Number of position(s) per year:	3
Description:	ï»¿ CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Fellows will be expected to be involved in all aspects of arrhythmia-related procedures. This includes: initial evaluation of new referrals in the out-patient clinic and in hospital assessment and pre-op workup of accepted patients in the pre-admission clinic admission and consent of same-day admission patients communication with referring physicians when appropriate performing the actual procedure as either primary or secondary operator post-operative documentation and orders sheath removal and/or supervision of closure devices availability after hours and weekends for emergencies or routine care issues discharge orders and documentation follow-up (in the clinic) It is not expected that fellows will perform all the above tasks for every patient. However, some cases should be followed through in all aspects from start to finish, while involvement with other cases will only be partial. The clinical care of arrhythmia patients will be shared between the EP fellow and staff physicians, but it is important for fellows to be aware that arrhythmia training extends outside the EP lab or OR. Fellows will be expected to scrub in 150-200 ICD/Pacing/EP cases per year. In accordance with the University of Toronto Division of Cardiology policy, EP fellow (along with other sub-specialty fellowship trainees) may be asked to cover general cardiology in-house call for up to two nights per month. It is anticipated that clinical responsibilities will comprise about 50-60% of the fellows’ time. RESEARCH The research experience in this combined clinical and research fellowship will be viewed as an essential component, with up to 40% of time allotted to research activities. Both expectations of, and support for, research productivity can be anticipated. Early in the fellowship (within the first four weeks), fellows should conceive (with input from staff) at least one independent research project which they will design and carry out over the year. Submission of one or more abstracts to CCS and AHA (in the spring) will be strongly encouraged. In the interest of completing the project, the goals should be realistic, and the project should take advantage of existing expertise and infrastructure. Fellows must also be familiar with ongoing EP research protocols and should help in recruitment of patients to clinical trials. Depending on interest and career objectives, the fellow should also consider becoming involved as a collaborator or research assistant on an additional, established project. ROUNDS AND TEACHING Fellows will be responsible in presenting cases at Cardiology non-invasive and Grand Rounds. At least one presentation will be expected during the year at either the Research Rounds (0800 Thursday). On a very occasional basis, fellows may be asked to conduct teaching rounds with the housestaff in the CCU or on the cardiology ward. Didactic teaching will be provided to interventional fellows in accordance with 1999 guidelines of the American College of Cardiology. It is anticipated that these sessions will be run on a “city-wide” basis and include trainees from the other University of Toronto hospitals which have EP services. REMUNERATION There are no funds provided by the University, the hospital, or the Department of Medicine for fellows’ salaries. Prospective fellows are strongly urged to pursue independent sources of funding. However, the Division of Cardiology has agreed to support the specialized training of highly qualified candidates. The amount of support provided will be negotiated, and will depend on the amount of alternate funding available. Fellows will be provided with a pager, lab coats and scrub suits, a comfortable workspace (shared office), and access to a computer (with e-mail and internet access). Financial support to attend at least one major conference per year will also be provided. Vacation allowance consists of three weeks per year. EVALUATION Fellows will meet with the Medical Director of Arrhythmia Service every three months, with both parties providing oral feedback. A written evaluation (ITER) will be completed after 6 and 12 months. On completion of the fellowship program, a certificate will be issued by the Hospital and the University. In addition to scheduled evaluations, ongoing, informal, bi-directional evaluation is strongly encouraged.
Contact Name:	Dr. Eugene Crystal
Role:	Supervisor
E-mail:	eugene.crystal@sunnybrook.ca

Cardiac Imaging - SHSC

Fellowship Title:	Cardiac Imaging - SHSC
Division:	Cardiology
Fellowship Type:	Clinical
Supervisor:	Dr. Idan Roifman
Duration:	1 -2 years
Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
Number of position(s) per year:	2
Description:	The Schulich Heart Program is pleased to offer a one-year multi-modality clinical imaging fellowship. The major focus of fellow will be echocardiography, with the goal of achieving a high level of clinical expertise in all applications of this modality. Qualification for Level III certification in Echocardiography, and completion of the National Board of Echocardiography examination, which takes place in July each year, are worthy goals. In addition there will be exposure to cardiac MRI and CT. It is possible that the fellow will be able to achieve level III certification in MRI and CT depending on their interest, background experience, and time commitment to this aspect of the fellowship. Primary supervision of the imaging fellow will be by Drs. Joyner, Ahmed, Hansen, Poon and Roifman (echocardiography) and Dr. Anna Zavodni- Medical Imaging (MRI and CT). Drs. Gilbert, Morgan, Poon and Lau will also contribute to supervision of echocardiography. Primary supervision of research will be by Dr. Graham Wright. Clinical Responsibilities: The fellow will be expected to be involved in all aspects of cardiac imaging-related procedures, including: Communicating with referring physicians regarding appropriateness and suitability for imaging tests Triage of cases and thoughtful assignment of resources Performing and interpreting surface echocardiograms, including use of intravenous saline and echocardiographic contrast (it is expected that the fellow will demonstrate and maintain excellent hands on echo skills) Performing and interpreting trans-esophageal echocardiograms, including involvement with intra-operative TEE and 3D echocardiography Post-procedure documentation and orders after TEE Supervision and interpretation of exercise stress echocardiography Supervision and interpretation of cardiac MRI and CT studies (one day/week) Communication of results to referring physician or service It is not expected that fellow be involved with every task for every patient. However, it is the joint responsibility of the attending staff, imaging technologists, and fellow to ensure that educational opportunities involving interesting, rare, or unusual cases not be missed. Fellows will be expected to be involved with interpretation and/or scanning of a large volume of echo studies daily, including all interesting/rare/unusual cases that pass through the lab. The fellow will be expected to take part regularly in supervision and interpretation of exercise stress echo. The fellow should be involved in most TEEs that pass through the lab. It is expected that the imaging fellow may be asked to help occasionally with clinical care of CCU or Cardiology ward patients. The fellow may be asked to participate in a TEE on call schedule shared with Anesthesia. No other call responsibility is mandated, although the option of after-hours involvement with interesting cases is encouraged if it is felt to be of genuine educational value, and not an onerous burden. Research: There is the option of being involved in a research project depending on the needs and interest of the fellow. The supervisor for this component of the fellowship is Dr. Graham Wright, research director for the Schulich Heart Program. There is the potential to spend one day per week on research. Rounds and Teaching: Teaching is a key mandate of the Sunnybrook non-invasive lab, and an important component of the cardiac MRI and CT programs. The fellow is expected both to benefit from, and contribute to, an excellent teaching environment. Cooperation with core cardiology trainees, elective trainees, and the other Imaging Fellow– especially in situations of limited educational resources – is essential in maintaining a productive atmosphere. Teaching of cardiology residents is an important mission of the non-invasive cardiac laboratories and the fellow is expected to assist in this process. “To teach is to learn” – and it is hoped that the fellow will contribute to this mission. In return, the fellow will receive regular, formal and informal teaching in all aspects of clinical imaging and in conjunction with research efforts. The fellow will be responsible for presenting and leading non-invasive imaging rounds on a regular basis. Presentation at cardiology grand rounds and cardiology research rounds is strongly encouraged. Presentation of educational and quality-assurance rounds within the Echocardiography Lab is also a key component of the fellowship. Fellows will be provided with a pager, lab coats and scrub suits, a comfortable workspace (shared office), and access to a computer with internet access. Funding support to attend at conferences be provided if the fellow is presenting original research. Vacation allowance consists of four weeks per year. Evaluation: In addition to ongoing, informal bi-directional feedback, the fellow will meet with the noninvasive cardiac laboratory director every six months with both parties providing oral evaluation. A written evaluation will be completed after 12 months. On completion of the fellowship program, a certificate will be issued by the Hospital and the University.
Contact Name:	Dr. Idan Roifman
Role:	Supervisor
Telephone:	416 480 6100 X6771
E-mail:	idan.roifman@sunnybrook.ca
Mailing Address:	Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center E250-2075 Bayview Avenue Toronto, On M4N 3M5

Cardiac Intensive Care

Cardiac Prevention and Ambulatory Care - SMH

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - UHN

Fellowship Title:	Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - UHN
Division:	Cardiology
Fellowship Type:	Clinical
Supervisor:	Krishnakumar Nair
Duration:	1-2 years
Application Open and Close Date:	Open 3 years in advance of the fellowship start date; close date: 6 months prior to fellowship start date
Anticipated Start Date(s):	January or July
Number of position(s) per year:	4-6
Description:	We offer a comprehensive 2-year clinical fellowship covering: Complex ablation (200 cases per year) including AF, VT, atypical atrial flutter in patients with congenital heart disease Simple catheter ablation (200 cases per year) including WPW, AT, AVNRT Device implants (PPM (500 per year), ICD (300 per year), BiV devices (150 per year)) Ambulatory EP care (including inherited arrhythmia assessment) Inpatient EP consultation care (including postop AF management) We have 4-6 fellows in the program who rotate through the EP lab, device implant room, EP consultation service, and research/ambulatory on a weekly basis as well as CRT. We do emphasize academic EP, so all fellows participate in research projects supervised by one mentor. Our research focus includes ventricular arrhythmia mechanisms and risk evaluation; novel techniques in catheter ablation; and arrhythmias and device implants in adult congenital heart disease. We have structured rounds twice a week that cover core topics in EP and ECG/EGM interpretation. To apply, we would need an updated CV, and contact information for 3 referees as well as your educational supervisor. If shortlisted, we would like to meet you if you would be over for a US meeting in the next while, but we have also done Skype interviews as well. You would also need to demonstrate your proficiency in English by passing the TOEFL exam if the primary language at the university where you took your degree was not English.
Contact Name:	Krishnakumar Nair
Role:	Supervisor
Telephone:	647 993 6247
E-mail:	Krishnakumar.nair@uhn.ca
Mailing Address:	Dr. Krishnakumar Nair Toronto General Hospital 200 Elizabeth St. Cardiac Centre - 3rd Floor Gerrard Wing room 552, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4

Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Complex PCI Fellowship

Echocardiography - MSH

GIM Heart Failure - UHN

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Integrative Cardiovascular Biology - UHN

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