Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences offers a 12-month postgraduate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This advanced training program is designed for highly motivated NPs and PAs seeking specialized expertise with career aspirations in cardiovascular medicine. Through a structured, competency-based curriculum, fellows gain comprehensive clinical experience and develop the advanced knowledge and skills required to diagnose and manage cardiovascular diseases in adults.

Program highlights

Learn more about the program highlights for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship:

• Comprehensive cardiovascular didactic education
• Diverse clinical experiences in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Advanced cardiovascular diagnostic training
• Simulation-based learning and skill development including Point of Care Ultrasound
• Translational anatomy education
• Scholarly activities, including a quality improvement project
• Leadership, professionalism, and communication skills development
• Individualized mentorship and promotion of lifelong learning

Graduation and certification

Upon graduation, fellows receive a certificate from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences documenting completion of a one-year post-graduate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship. This certificate verifies completion of cardiovascular training. Such experience and training will allow you to be more competitive for future NP or PA positions in cardiovascular medicine.

Accreditation information

See accreditation information from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.