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Welcome from our Program Director
Thank you for your interest in our program! The Division of Cardiology at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is pleased to offer fellowship training in cardiovascular disease.
Program overview
The Division of Cardiology at Aventura Hospital is pleased to offer fellowship training in cardiovascular disease.
Trainees will receive comprehensive training in clinical cardiology which will prepare them for careers in clinical practice, academic medicine and/or advanced fellowship training in cardiology specialties such as interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and advanced imaging.
The program offers comprehensive clinical training in cardiovascular medicine.
Additional subspecialty electives may be available in:
- Heart failure
- Heart transplantation
- Adult congenital heart disease
The goal of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship is to prepare trainees for a long career in cardiovascular medicine. Fellows will be prepared for clinical practice, academic pursuits, and/or advanced fellowship training. Critical to this goal is a solid foundation in clinical cardiovascular disease in all areas through the rotations provided during the three-year fellowship program.
Our faculty and staff are committed to providing you with an excellent education and assisting you in achieving your career goals. We look forward to working with you.
Curriculum and rotation schedule
Our expertly crafted programs are designed to provide resident and fellow physicians with all the experiences and training necessary for professional success.
Our Program Director and staff
Our team is comprised of skilled experts with deep experience and knowledge from which residents and fellows can benefit.
Mission statement
The HCA Florida Aventura Hospital Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program's mission is to develop the next generation of physicians and physician leaders.
As a part of HCA Healthcare, we are driven by a single mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
This program is designed to offer residents a rewarding, educational environment where residents are provided individualized learning opportunities by faculty and staff who support and sustain one another throughout quality care delivery. Our faculty are committed to ensuring the residents clinical experience and educational needs are fulfilled while expanding residents’ perspectives to be inclusive of cultures, values and ideals.
Salary & Benefits
Salary
| Year (AY 24-25) | Salary | On-Call Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-4 | $68,973 | $950 | $69,923 |
| PGY-5 | $72,072 | $950 | $73,022 |
| PGY-6 | $75,317 | $950 | $76,267 |
Benefits
Each fellow will receive financial support and benefits to begin on the effective date of the contract agreement. These benefits include
- Annual salary
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, CorePlus voluntary benefits, HCA 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Familial Leave
- Medical Training License
- Conference attendance, as per program policy
- 20 days paid time off (PTO) per academic year
- Paid BLS/ACLS/PALS/ATLS, as required by the program
- Two (2) lab coats per academic year
- HCA Healthcare-issued device (cell phone/laptop)
- Access to free meals in the hospital cafeteria
- Free parking
Another benefit is access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP is recognized for employees and their families that experience personal problems that can affect their job performance. This service is accessible 24/7. Some of the great benefits are counseling services, legal services, financial services, and substance abuse services.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find answers to the most common questions about our program below.
Aventura Hospital does not sponsor visas for our clinical trainees.
We will offer three interview dates which are approximately late August through September. Interviews are by invitation only.
Completed ERAS application, curriculum vitae, personal statement, official medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation, a photograph (passport style), verification of training from medical school and residency programs, USMLE Transcripts-STEPS 1, 2 and 3.
1 resident out of state, 2 from within HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, and 3 from within Florida
3 fellows went into private practice and 3 went on to Interventional Cardiology Fellowships
- National Board of Cardiovascular Disease
- National Board of Echocardiography
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology