Overview

Overview

Cleveland Clinic’s Imaging Institute is currently accepting applications for two fellowship positions in the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging with combined training opportunities with the Thoracic section.

This fellowship is designed to train cardiovascular radiology specialists in advanced Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. At the end of the fellowship, trainees will be experts in CV MRI and CT with a foundation in research and will be well positioned to become leaders in the arena of CV Imaging.

Currently, over 5,000 cardiac MRIs and over 20,000 cardiac CTs are performed at Cleveland Clinic each year. The Cardiovascular Imaging Center has a large staff of radiologists, cardiologists, and pediatric cardiologists dedicated to cardiovascular imaging and encompassing a broad range of expertise.

The Section of Cardiovascular Imaging is physically located within the Miller Pavilion, home to the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, giving the fellow the opportunity to also serve as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. There is active research in all areas of cardiovascular imaging, including ventricular mechanics, ischemic heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, and valvular disease. The Section has two dedicated clinical MRI scanners (1.5 T and 3.0 T), a dedicated research MRI scanner (3.0T), and two dedicated dual-source CT scanners. Apart from the research MRI scanner held at the Mellen Center, the clinical MRI and dual source CT scanners are close to the section coordinator and the physicians’ offices and workspace. Further, additional cardiovascular MRI and CT scans are acquired from multiple MRI and CT scanners across the regional Cleveland Clinic network of hospitals and imaging centers.

The one-year program is designed to offer training and expertise in cardiovascular magnetic resonance and computed tomography and to begin research in cardiovascular imaging. Most of the fellow’s time will be spent in the Cardiovascular Imaging Laboratory (CVIL) where the cardiovascular CT and MRI scanners reside. The CVIL is co-staffed and run by cardiac radiologists and cardiologists expertly trained in the two modalities and fields.

Cardiovascular CT & MR Imaging Fellowship (for Radiology-Trained Physicians)

We offer a one-year Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship for radiology-trained physicians seeking advanced clinical training in Cardiac CT and MRI. This program provides comprehensive exposure to cardiovascular imaging techniques, with a strong focus on hands-on experience and clinical excellence. There are 3 fellowship positions offered each academic year.

For interested and qualified trainees, a second year of fellowship training may be pursued by mutual agreement. There are two distinct pathways available for this optional second year:

  1. Cardiovascular CT & MR Imaging –Continued specialization in cardiovascular MRI and CT, with potential rotations in thoracic radiology, echocardiography, or nuclear imaging. This track also places greater emphasis on academic and research involvement.
  2. Thoracic Imaging Fellowship –A separate one-year fellowship focused on thoracic imaging may be offered, subject to individual performance and at the discretion of the program directors.

These second-year options are designed to provide flexibility and allow trainees to tailor their advanced training to their specific career goals.

Michael Bolen, MD
Program Director
Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Program
Cleveland Clinic Imaging Institute
9500 Euclid Ave., J14
Cleveland, OH 44195
216.636.6168
bolenm@ccf.org

Rishabh Khurana, MD
Associate Program Director
Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Program
Cleveland Clinic Imaging Institute
9500 Euclid Ave., J14
Cleveland, OH 44195
216.444.2740
khuranr2@ccf.org

Zachary Muetzel
Fellowship Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Ave., L10
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
muetzez@ccf.org

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship (for Cardiology-Trained Physicians)

This two-year fellowship is designed for cardiology-trained physicians who have completed a cardiology fellowship. The program offers integrated training in Cardiac CT, Cardiac MRI, Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the completed fellowship application, your current curriculum vitae, medical school transcripts, and 2–3 letters of reference. Direct all application materials and inquiries to the program director and coordinator listed below.

Leonardo Rodriguez, MD
Program Director
Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Program
Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Medicine
9500 Euclid Ave., J15
Cleveland, OH 44195
216.445.2149
rodrigl@ccf.org

Millie Cuevas
Fellowship Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Medicine
9500 Euclid Ave. – J2-3
Cleveland, OH 44195
216.636.6932
cuevasm@ccf.org

Subsequent required interviews will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please take a moment to review a listing of all the requirements that must be met to train at Cleveland Clinic as well as the non- smoking policy.

CV Computed Tomography

CV Computed Tomography

At the end of the training the fellow can achieve level III clinical competence accomplished by at least six months of cumulative training.

Multiple weeks of formal lectures will be imparted by Cleveland Clinic Foundation staff and guest speakers. The training will provide expertise in the following areas:

  • Non-contrast CT
    • Coronary calcification and quantitation determination, pre-operative
  • Coronary angiography
  • Learn how to perform, supervise, and interpret a coronary CTA
    • Laboratory requirements
    • Radiation safety
    • Contrast administration
    • Pharmacologic interventions and safety
    • On-site CT-FFR (HeartFlow)
  • Expertise in CTA interpretation
  • Other cardiac indications of CT/CTA
    • Pulmonary vein evaluation
    • Pre ventricular ablation planning
    • Diseases of the thoracoabdominal aorta
    • Pericardial diseases
    • Tumors and masses of the heart
    • Valvular disease assessment through CT imaging for structural heart intervention planning
  • Extra-cardiac anatomy and pathology
    • Recognition of significant pathology and appropriate pathways for triage and/or follow-up
CV Magnetic Resonance Imaging

CV Magnetic Resonance Imaging

At the end of the training the fellow can achieve level III clinical competence accomplished by 12 months of cumulative training in the CVIL.

The curriculum includes:

  • Physics of MRI/MRA
  • Safety issues in MRI
  • Pulse sequences used in cardiovascular MRI/MRA
  • Scanning techniques from basic to advanced
  • Interpretation of cardiac MRI/MRA from basic to advanced
  • MR in coronary artery disease
    • Acquire skills in performance and interpretation of:
      • Left and right ventricular function – both global and segmental, and qualitative and quantitative
      • Tissue characterization in cardiomyopathies and infiltrative disorders mimicking ischemic disease
      • Ischemia evaluation with first pass myocardial perfusion
      • Myocardial viability determination with delayed enhancement imaging
      • Myocardial characterization with parametric mapping
    • MRI in valvular disease
      • Scanning techniques for evaluation of native and prosthetic valve function
      • Phase contrast imaging for quantitative assessment of vascular and cardiac chamber flows and volumes
    • Advanced aortic and peripheral vascular imaging with MRA, flow measurements, and compliance evaluations
    • MRI in congenital heart disease focused on adult
Echocardiography & Nuclear Imaging

Echocardiography & Nuclear Imaging

Trainees with interest in echocardiography and/or cardiac nuclear imaging will have the opportunity to participate in such rotations, as available and by mutual agreement with the respective sections.

Our Fellows

Our Fellows

Mutlu Ay, MD

Mutlu Ay, MD
2024-2026

Veena Damarla, MD

Veena Damarla, MD
2025-2026

Navdeep Kaur, MD

Navdeep Kaur, MD
2025-2026
Faculty

Faculty

Michael Bolen, MD
Michael Bolen, MD
Program Director

Rishabh Khurana, MD
Rishabh Khurana, MD
Associate Program Director

Bryan Abadie, MD
Bryan Abadie, MD

Ben Alencherry, MD
Ben Alencherry, MD

Milind Desai, MD
Milind Desai, MD

Agostina Fava, MD
Agostina Fava, MD

Subha Ghosh, MD
Subha Ghosh, MD

Richard Grimm, DO
Richard Grimm, DO

Neha Gupta, MD
Neha Gupta, MD

Serge Harb, MD
Serge Harb, MD

Christine Jellis, MD, PhD
Christine Jellis, MD, PhD

Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD
Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD

Karunakaravel Karuppasamy, MD
Karunakaravel Karuppasamy, MD

Rukmini Komarlu, MD
Rukmini Komarlu, MD

Deborah Kwon, MD
Deborah Kwon, MD

Saberio Vegam Lo Presti, MD
Saberio Vegam Lo Presti, MD

Gary Parizher, MD
Gary Parizher, MD

Zoran Popovic, MD, PhD
Zoran Popovic, MD, PhD

Jay Ramchand, MD
Jay Ramchand, MD, PhD

Rahul Renapurkar, MD
Rahul Renapurkar, MD

Leonardo Rodriguez, MD
Leonardo Rodriguez, MD

Paul Schoenhagen, MD
Paul Schoenhagen, MD

Nicholas Szugye, MD
Nicholas Szugye, MD

Animesh Tandon, MD
Animesh Tandon, MD

Vineet Tornekar, MD
Vineet Tornekar, MD

Justin Tretter, MD
Justin Tretter, MD

Tom K. Wang, MD
Tom K. Wang, MD

Bo Xu, MD
Bo Xu, MD

Shazoxing Zhang, MD
Shazoxing Zhang, MD

Alumni

Alumni

Fellow: Class of: Residency:

Mutlu Ay, MD

2026

Ataturk University

Faheem Khan, MD

2025

Khyber Medical College

Rishabh Khurana, MD

2025

Maulana Azad Medical College

Vineet Tornekar, MD

2024

Kasturba Medical College

Richard Linchangco, MD

2022

Henry Ford Hospital

Mnahi Bin Saeedan, MD

2020

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

Ritu Agarwal, MD

2020

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College

Prem Srivastava, MD

2019

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Cleveland

Fouzeyah Ali, MD

2018

Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital

Steve Huang, MD

2018

University of Pennsylvania

Mohamed Shahin, MD

2017

Al Hussein University Hospital

Ahmed Sobieh, MD

2017

Suez Canals University Hospital

Bandar Safar, MD

2016

King Faisal Specialist Hospital

Jorge Oldan, MD

2015

Tufts Medical Center

Gregg Sydow, MD

2013

Cleveland Clinic

Lamia Jamjoom, MD

2012

Lahey Clinic Hospital

Veronica Lenge De Rosen, MD

2011

Baylor College of Medicine

Samer Sayyed, MD

2010

Indiana University Medical Center

Thananya Boonyasirinant, MD

2009

Siriraj Hospital

Vikram Kurra, MD

2009

  

Anil Ambekar, MD

2008

  

Rajiv Agarwal, MD

2007

University of Texas Medical School of Houston

Ali Islam, MD

2005

University of Toledo

Jae Kim, MD

2003

University of Toronto

Paul Schoenhagen, MD

2003

Cleveland Clinic

Brett Carmichael, MD

2003

Walter Reed Army Medical Center
How to Apply

How to Apply

Application Process

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled in or have completed an ACGME-accredited U.S. residency program.
  • International graduates and trainees that are not U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents on H1b, J1, or O-1 visas.

Application period starts Nov. 1, 2025 for the 2027-2028 Academic Year.

If interested in applying for the Cardiovascular CT & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Fellowship with the Cleveland Clinic, please send all required application documents to imagingfellowship@ccf.org

Required Documents for Application

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Medical school transcript
  4. Medical school diploma
  5. USMLE/COMLEX transcripts
  6. 3 Letters of Recommendation (1 must be from current Program Director)
  7. Dean's letter
  8. Cardiovascular CT & MRI Fellowship Application
  9. ECGMG certificate, if applicable
  10. Photo (optional)

View the 2025 updated SCARD fellowship policy.

Please reach out with any questions or inquiries via imagingfellowship@ccf.org.

Zachary Muetzel
Fellowship Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Ave., L10
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Phone: 216.445.4900
muetzez@ccf.org

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Please take a moment to review a listing of all the requirements that must be met to train at Cleveland Clinic as well as the non-smoking policy

Benefits

Benefits

PGY-6 Salary*

$80,171 (Traditional Pathway)
Clinical Fellow will receive additional salary for one clinical day each week.

*Reflect 2025 salary and is subject to change.

Academic funding

  • Up to 5 days for meetings per year.
  • Up to $4,000 for oral presentations.
  • Up to $1,000 for attendance only meetings.

Vacation and time away

  • 15 vacation days per year.
  • 5 personal/interview days per year.

Additional benefits