Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Program

The fellowship is a 2 year, GME recognized program housed in the Division of Cardiology at Northwestern University. The first year is focused on advanced echocardiography with an emphasis on interventional echocardiography and the second year is focused on cardiac CT and MRI. Fellows will have opportunities to participate in specialized clinics and will have cutting-edge research opportunities throughout their fellowship. Our fellowship graduates go on to have successful careers in both academic and private practice, often with leadership roles in cardiac imaging.

Curriculum

Our fellows achieve exposure and Level III COCATS competency in the following areas:

Year 1- Advanced Echocardiography

3D echo
Strain
Interventional echo
Advanced quantitation
Adult congenital heart disease

Year 2- Advanced Imaging

Full spectrum CT
Full spectrum MRI

Research

Northwestern Advanced Imaging Fellows are expected to participate in a research project that can range from basic translational to clinical research. Read about our current and past research projects at the link below.

Read about current projects and faculty research areas here.

Requirements & Eligibility

Fellowship requirements:

Completion of ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship training, as per ABIM guidelines or the international equivalent.
ABIM board certification or board eligibility
Must secure full Illinois State Medical License prior to July 1st training date.
Applicants must also possess valid ECFMG certification and secure the appropriate visa sponsorship.

Application Process

We appreciate your interest in our program.

For those planning to apply for the 2023-2024 Academic Year, THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2022. The following documents are required from each candidate:

Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement (1 Page Max.)
USMLE Transcript with STEP I, II and III scores
ABIM Board Certificate
ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
ACLS and BLS Certifications
One Letter of Recommendation from Cardiovascular Disease Program Director
Two Letters of Recommendations from Cardiologists familiar with candidate's work
McGaw GME Fellowship Application

Please forward all application materials to the Fellowship Program Administration Manager, Karen Granquist, karen.granquist@nm.org.

Northwestern Medicine Echo Lab

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Program

Fellowship Alumni

2022-2024

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

Brody Slostad, MD

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

2021-2023

Gloria Ayuba, DO

Taimur Safder, MD

Taimur Safder, MD

Taimur Safder, MD

Taimur Safder, MD

Taimur Safder, MD

2020-2022

Gregory Cascino, MD

Gregory Cascino, MD

Gregory Cascino, MD

O’Neil Mason, MD

Gregory Cascino, MD

Gregory Cascino, MD

2019-2021

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

Andrew Peters, MD

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

2018-2020

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Brent White, MD

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Program

Fellowship Alumni

2022-2024

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

Brody Slostad, MD

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

Vinesh Appadurai, MBBS

2021-2023

Gloria Ayuba, DO

Taimur Safder, MD

Taimur Safder, MD

Taimur Safder, MD

Taimur Safder, MD

Taimur Safder, MD

2020-2022

Gregory Cascino, MD

Gregory Cascino, MD

Gregory Cascino, MD

O’Neil Mason, MD

Gregory Cascino, MD

Gregory Cascino, MD

2019-2021

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

Andrew Peters, MD

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

Fei Fei Gong, MD PhD

2018-2020

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Brent White, MD

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

Nadia El-Hangouche, MD

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