During the first year, the fellow gains further proficiency in and exposure to the perioperative evaluation and intraoperative management of elective and emergency cardiac patients undergoing primary and redo revascularizations, valvular replacements and repairs, and combination procedures. From time to time, the fellow is to act in a supervisory capacity to residents rotating through the cardiac operating rooms, which also entails certain teaching responsibilities. Those with specific research interests or projects will be invited to join current on-going clinical investigations in an effort to enhance the overall academic experience. Year Two Under the direction of Dr. Mahboubeh Eghbali-Webb, Director of Molecular Cardiovascular Research, the second year is primarily devoted to furthering the fellow's research skills and expertise. This presents the opportunity to work closely with an established investigator on a topic of the fellow's choosing without the burden of heavy clinical responsibilities.
Projects can be either clinical or laboratory in nature depending on the fellows interests.
In addition, fellows may also be asked for assistance in the writing and preparation of book chapters, review articles, lectures, teaching conferences, and manuscript reviews. .