About the program

This one-year Cardio-Oncology Fellowship at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center provides advanced training in the cardiovascular care of cancer patients and survivors. In partnership with the OSUCCC – James, a nationally recognized NCI-designated cancer center, this program offers a high-volume clinical experience across outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, and multidisciplinary oncology services.

Fellows receive individualized training tailored to their career goals with opportunities to focus on areas within Cardio-Oncology such as advanced imaging, heart failure, cardio-immunology, or preventive cardiology. Fellows with also have a chance to participate in amyloidosis clinic, and a weekly immune-related adverse event meeting hosted by the James Cancer Center. The program also offers strong clinical and research mentorship including participation in NIH-, Industry- and AHA-funded studies, recurring research meetings, and options to participate in and/or complete a scholarly project for presentation and publication.

There are two tracks offered for this fellowship:

• 12 month Cardio-Oncology and Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship - Combines 50% of the year focused on Cardio-Oncology and the other 50% focused on advanced cardiovascular imaging (cardiac MRI, cardiac CT), resulting in level III designation in Cardio-Oncology and level II in at least one imaging modality. (Requires completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship).
• 12 month Cardio-Oncology and Research Fellowship - Combines 50%+ of the year focused on Cardio-Oncology, and the remainder of the time focused on Cardio-Oncology related research, resulting in level III designation in Cardio-Oncology. (Requires completion of a 3-year ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency).

Graduates will be equipped to lead or develop cardio-oncology programs, conduct clinical research, and become experts in the screening, prevention, and management of cancer therapy-related cardiotoxicity.

How to apply

Application Materials

• Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter, including a statement of interest (max 300 words)
• Contact information for 2 references or letters of reference
• USMLE transcripts
• ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)

Eligibility Criteria

• MD or DO
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
• Completion of a 3-year ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship or Internal Medicine residency
• One fellow will be accepted per year

Benefits

• $1500 Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend
• $1500 stipend for presenting at conference
• Reimbursed premium parking
• Paternity and maternity leave
• Dry-cleaning services
• Moonlighting opportunities at Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Center and OSU East

For more information on benefits visit: https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/

Contact

For additional information about the fellowship/fellowship deadline, please contact Maria Le, Fellowship Coordinator at maria.le@osumc.edu.