About the Program
The Columbus Ohio Adult Congenital Heart Disease (COACH) Fellowship Program offers two fully-funded, 24-month fellowship positions (one each year). The Schooler Family Foundation’s COACH Fellowship Program and hospital-based GME-funded fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is designed for those interested in a cardiovascular career specializing in the care of adults with congenital heart disease.
Curriculum
- 24 months of ACHD training
- Split between The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Core ACHD curriculum and tailored pathways based upon the fellow's background and training, i.e., if background is pediatric cardiology, more time is dedicated to internal medicine cardiology; and if training is internal medicine cardiology, more time is dedicated to pediatric cardiology
- Curriculum based upon rotations and competencies approved by ABIM and submitted to ACGME
- Fully funded MPH available during ACHD fellowship for those with particular research potential
Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
- MD or DO
- U.S. citizenship, permanent resident or J1 Visa status
- Completion of a three-year ACGME-accredited cardiology fellowship program by the time of entry
Application Dates
- Start date: July 1, 2022
- Application deadline: October 31, 2021
Application materials should include:
- Application (PDF)
- A complete CV
- Personal statement
- Three letters of reference
- USMLE board score reports
- Recent color photograph
To apply, mail or email your application and the above accompanying documents to the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship Coordinator, Kathryn Newsome.
Mailing address:
Kathryn Newsome
Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute
473 W. 12th Ave., Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43210
Email:
Kathryn.Newsome@osumc.edu