More than 150 physicians make up the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Cardiologists provide the best possible care to patients with disorders of the heart, arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels in a highly integrated and cooperative group practice. Members of the department care for approximately 59,000 patients annually.

Facilities

Supported by many laboratories, subspecialty clinics, preventive health programs, basic and clinical research programs, and continuing education programs, cardiologists offer patients the latest in new diagnostic techniques, drugs, and interventions.

From the education director

We appreciate your interest in the Cardiology, Genomics Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. We are committed to providing comprehensive patient-centered care with the most innovative diagnostic and treatment options, cutting-edge facilities, and state-of-the-art imaging and research. Our clinicians collaborate with basic and translational researchers to improve patient care through integrated training of expert clinicians, physician-educators, and physician-scientists.

In our program, fellows complete a year of rotations in the various CV genomics clinics of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and have the opportunity to work on a research project as well. Our department includes both clinician investigators and physician scientists; we have no doubt you will find a research mentor that aligns with your career goals. Opportunities to educate medical students, residents, and other trainees are also readily available.

We invite you to explore our program webpage and learn more about what we have to offer.

Iftikhar Kullo MD.
Cardiology, Genomics Fellowship Education Director

Faculty

The cardiovascular (CV) genomics clinics are staffed by a rotation of cardiovascular consultants with expertise in the respective CV disorders. The program director and core faculty will work closely with you to provide clinical training and research mentorship.

In addition to caring for patients in clinical practices, Mayo Clinic’s faculty members are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of and advancing medical knowledge. Many faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are internationally recognized and highly regarded in their fields.

You will have direct access to the cardiovascular medicine faculty at Mayo Clinic throughout the Cardiology, Genomics Fellowship program.

Advisers and mentors

Fellows will work closely with the program director, Dr. Kullo, to identify a mentor who aligns with their career and research goals. In addition to program leadership, mentors help fellows develop and obtain their individual career goals.

You are assigned to a dedicated faculty advisor who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You will meet with your advisors periodically throughout the fellowship to review your progress and career goals and ensure that your educational needs are being met. Advisors also serve as a contact point for introducing you and your families to Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic Health System.

Visiting professors

Once a year, the fellows in the Cardiovascular Training Program select and invite an internationally recognized cardiologist as their visiting professor. During the visit, fellows are cleared from their clinical responsibilities to spend time and network with the visiting professor. During the day, fellows will review interesting cases, discuss their research, and obtain career advice.