The training program in cardiovascular diseases is designed to prepare individuals who have completed approved Internal Medicine Residencies for a career in cardiology. Instruction in all aspects of cardiologic practice is provided including cardiac catheterization, 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiography, exercise stress testing, nuclear cardiology, pediatric cardiology, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, coronary care, and consultative cardiology. In addition, elective time is available in cardiac surgery, transesophageal and stress echocardiography, cardiac transplantation and other disciplines related to cardiology.

As part of the training program, each trainee participates in an ongoing cardiovascular project during a four to six month research block. This exposure allows the individual to develop a better understanding of data gathering and analysis and provides a framework for more intelligent decision making and literature review. Additional research time and training are available for individuals anticipating a career in academic cardiology.

The program utilizes the facilities and faculty of the three major teaching institutions of the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine: Erie County Medical Center, Kaleida Health, and the Department of Veteran's Affairs Health Care System. The trainee is therefore exposed to a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease and interacts with the entire SUNY at Buffalo cardiology faculty.

In all aspects of the training program, increasing responsibility is emphasized as the fellow progresses from a first-year fellow to a third-year fellow.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Avery K. Ellis MD, PHD
Cardiology Fellowship Program (111)
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
E: Avery.Ellis@med.va.gov

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Sandra Gilliam
Erie County Medical Center
E: gilliam3@buffalo.edu
P: (716) 961-6955