The Cleveland Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Vascular Medicine Fellowship Program
Clinical Experience
Research
Academic Environment
Faculty
Application Process
Overview
As part of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the Section of Vascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic is one of the most active Vascular Medicine programs in the United States. We see patients with a wide variety of vascular problems. The section is particularly active in the evaluation and treatment of all forms of arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders, cardiovascular risk factor management, thrombotic disorders and hypercoagulable states, and wound care.
A one-year, non-invasive Vascular Medicine fellowship program is available. The fellow becomes thoroughly expert in all phases of vascular medicine and by the end of his or her training is a qualified specialist in this field.
Applicants to the fellowship program must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice Medicine and may have completed additional fellowships in other areas.
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Clinical Experience
State of the Art Vascular Laboratory
Approximately 30,000 studies are performed annually in the vascular laboratory including physiologic testing as well as duplex ultrasonography.
The rich database lends great support to research endeavors.
During the fellowship you will spend approximately 4 months on the inpatient consultation service where the fellow assumes primary responsibility for patient care. An additional three months time is spent in the State-of the-Art Vascular Laboratory, allowing the fellow to become proficient in all aspects of the non-invasive assessment of arterial and venous circulation. Substantial time is also spent in the outpatient clinical service. Additional experience is gained thru rotations in Vascular Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Hematology-Pathology, and wound care. Elective rotations are available in Preventive Cardiology, Dermatology or other related fields as one’s interest develop.
The fellows participate in a weekly continuity clinic which is staffed by the professional staff. There is also ample opportunity to learn sclerotherapy, pseudoaneurysm thrombin injection, and vascular rehabilitation. At the completion of the fellowship you are qualified to sit for the American Board of Vascular Medicine (ABVM) certification examination as well as the Physician Vascular Interpretation (PVI) exam or the Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) examination.
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Research
A research project is required during the training period. Both retrospective and prospective research studies can be performed through the Section of Vascular Medicine. The abundant data and patient volume can support research in venous thromboembolism, hypercoagulable states, therapeutic trials, arterial vascular disease, ultrasound/imaging, and wound care. Collaborative efforts with other departments are encouraged. It is anticipated that the completed project will be presented at a national meeting and result in publication.
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Academic Environment
Many conferences, didactic and participation-based, are part of the overall educational experience of the fellowship. Fellows help organize and implement an active teaching program as experience warrants.
Education/Conference Schedule
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Application Process
The application process begins May 1st with applications accepted thru July 15th. Interested candidates should forward a CV and 3 letters of reference to:
Marcelo Gomes, MD
Carmel Celestin, MD
Fellowship Program Directors,
Section of Vascular Medicine
9500 Euclid Avenue/Desk J3-5
Cleveland, OH 44195
Or, you may contact Susan De Anna, Vascular Medicine Education Coordinator by phone at 216.444.9473.
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Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Program
