Clinical training

The clinical practice curriculum for the Cardiac Amyloid Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, includes outpatient and inpatient rotations. An emphasis on appropriate diagnostic strategies will include electives in:

• Nuclear scintigraphy
• Cardiac MRI
• Cardiac pathology

Fellows may obtain in-depth training in cardio-oncology, if desired. Clinical rotation options include:

• Hematology
• Neurology
• Nephrology
• Gastroenterology
• Sarcoid
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Cardiac transplantation
  

Rotation schedule

A typical weekly schedule in the amyloid fellowship includes three days of cardiac amyloid clinic (including time for clinic prep and follow-up), one day of cardio-oncology, and one day of research or clinical elective.

This schedule will form the core of the fellowship time, consisting of approximately 9-10 months, with two to three months of elective time.

Call frequency

Hospital consultations and follow-up of inpatients are included in the curriculum. You will not have overnight call responsibilities.

Research training

Fellows are required to conduct some type of scholarly activity during the fellowship. Research can be in the form of a chart review, a case report, or an original investigation.

Didactic training

Clinical conferences, seminars, small discussion groups, journal clubs, and one-on-one instruction are integral parts of this fellowship. Daily conferences cover a wide variety of topics.

Evaluation

To ensure you acquire adequate knowledge and develop appropriate technical skills, individual performance is monitored carefully during the program. Fellows are evaluated by supervising faculty members after each clinical rotation and meet with the program director to review these evaluations.

This is accomplished through the MedHub electronic process available 24/7 from any Mayo Clinic workstation or via remote access.

MedHub is linked to the six core competencies identified by the ACGME:

• Patient Care
• Medical Knowledge
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
• Systems-Based Practice

Completed faculty evaluations are reviewed by the program director and are immediately available to fellows electronically in the MedHub system. 

As a fellow, you also have the opportunity to complete an evaluation of faculty after each rotation, as well as an evaluation of the program on an annual basis to ensure your educational needs are being met.