The Cardiovascular Disease fellowship training
program's curriculum is based on the 2015 ACC Revised Recommendations for Training in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine Core Cardiology Training III (COCATS IV).
Fellows rotate on a variety of inpatient services as well as invasive and non-invasive procedure laboratories over a 36-month period. All fellows will achieve the level I certifications outlined in COCATS IV, including cardiac echocardiography level
II based on competency. Most fellows should also be able to achieve level II certification in cardiac catheterization, and nuclear cardiology. However, fellows have the option to pursue other interests in lieu of level II certification, if desired
(e.g. more advanced training in echocardiography/imaging, electrophysiology (Pacemakers) or a dedicated research block).Fellowship training occurs over the course of three years.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's pediatric specialty care is nationally recognized for medical excellence; U.S. News & World Report ranked Cincinnati Children’s No. 3 in the nation in the magazine’s 2020-2021 list of the best children’s hospitals.
Inpatient consultations for both medical and surgical admissions as well as exposure to the ACHD Program’s Fontan Management Clinic and high-risk pregnancy service.
West Chester Hospital opened in May, 2009 with the latest medical technology and a staff hand-picked for their compassion and commitment
Attached UC Health Physicians Office South building offers more than 100,000 square feet of premium, custom-designed medical office suites
166 adult medical, surgical and telemetry beds, with two bariatric ceiling lifts and negative airflow rooms on each unit, and entire fifth floor negative air-flow capable
Acuity-adjustable, “universal,” bed concept keeps the patient in one room
Aggregated 36-bed ICU/Step-Down Unit
Every room wired for eICU capability
Wireless telemetry throughout the facility with central monitoring unit (CMU) observing patient status
OR includes robotic surgical system, and C-section ORs located within maternity unit for quick accessibility
Level III Trauma Center
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David Harris, MD Program Director, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program
Mohamed Effat, MD Associate Program Director, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program
University of Cincinnati Department of Internal Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Health and Diseases
231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0542
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0542
The Cardiovascular Disease fellowship training
program's curriculum is based on the 2015 ACC Revised Recommendations for Training in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine Core Cardiology Training III (COCATS IV).
Fellows rotate on a variety of inpatient services as well as invasive and non-invasive procedure laboratories over a 36-month period. All fellows will achieve the level I certifications outlined in COCATS IV, including cardiac echocardiography level
II based on competency. Most fellows should also be able to achieve level II certification in cardiac catheterization, and nuclear cardiology. However, fellows have the option to pursue other interests in lieu of level II certification, if desired
(e.g. more advanced training in echocardiography/imaging, electrophysiology (Pacemakers) or a dedicated research block).Fellowship training occurs over the course of three years. 
The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program training
occurs primarily at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.
Additional educational rotations are scheduled at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for Adult Congenital Heart Disease, West Chester Medical Center, and
The Christ Hospital for advanced cardiac imaging opportunities.