Journal Club and research conferences are held monthly. Fellows participate actively in these conferences and acquire experience in scholarly review and its presentation to an audience. Research - Opportunities for research exist throughout fellowship training. Some of the areas of active research include clinical trials involving the use of experimental drugs for the treatment of heart failure, ischemia, hypertension, arrhythmias, and angioplasty restenosis. The Division of Cardiovascular Diseases has an ongoing research interest in the evolving uses of adenosine thallium testing.
Many fellows design individual research projects.
Both a statistician and an epidemiologist are available to assist with study design and statistical analysis. Opportunities for basic research are available both at the University of Pittsburgh and in the research facility operated by The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation. The Cardiology Fellowship at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital provides a thorough experience in all aspects of clinical cardiology. At the same time, because of the interests of the staff and the affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh, there is the opportunity to follow a more academic direction. For an application, click here.