The Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Non-Standard Training (NST) Fellowship Program (ACI) is a program of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a 12-month multimodality Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Training Program (non-ACGME accredited) designed to provide the training and experience needed for a career in Cardiovascular Imaging. Two year option may be available in certain cases. Successful completion of a three year general cardiology fellowship training is a prerequisite for the program.
As one of the leading heart centers in the nation, Penn offers the ability to gain experience in a wide variety of advanced cardiovascular imaging procedures.
Advanced Multimodality Program Description One-year program in advanced echocardiography, CMR, CCT, nuclear cardiology offered at UPenn. Level III can be obtained in one or two modalities. Dedicated time for research is also possible.
Scope of training
Echo level III training : The scope of clinical training includes all areas pertaining to the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of transthoracic, transesophageal and stress echocardiography. An emphasis will be placed on advanced echocardiography including interventional echocardiography, strain and 3D measurements, physiology and hemodynamic knowledge and interactions with basic science.
CMR level III training: The scope of clinical training includes all areas pertaining to the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of CMR and stress CMR studies. An emphasis will be placed on the following: relevant principles of MRI physics and artifacts, acquisition of sequences and methodology, CMR studies performed for evaluation of ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, pericardial disease, valvular disease, vascular disease, mass evaluation, and congenital heart disease.
Cardiac CT : The scope of clinical training includes all areas pertaining to the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of cardiac CT studies. An emphasis will be placed on the following: relevant principles of CT physics and artifacts, acquisition of sequences and methodology, CT studies performed for evaluation of valvular heart disease in particular TAVR, calcium scoring, and coronary CTA, including CT-FFR.
Nuclear: Training in nuclear cardiology provides trainees the necessary expertise to practice clinical nuclear cardiology as a subspecialty by providing supervision and interpretation of the following: myocardial perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET); cardiac function assessment with gated SPECT and PET; gated equilibrium radionuclide angiography; cardiac sarcoidosis PET/CT; myocardial viability PET/CT; and cardiac amyloidosis imaging with SPECT/CT.
How to Apply
Interviews are by invitation only. To apply for the Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Non-Standard Training (NST) Fellowship Program (ACI) beginning July 1, 2025, applications must be submitted by December 31, 2023, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interested applicants should provide:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Personal statement describing your research interests, experience, and your career goals
- Three letters of recommendation
- A valid ECFMG certificate (if you graduated from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada)
- Small photo
Questions?
Interested applicants should contact the Fellowship Administrator with any questions about the program.
Denice Susini
Fellowship Administrator
Email: denice.susini@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Phone: 215-662-2884
Brittany Goda
Administrative Assistant to Marielle Scherrer-Crosbie
Email: brittany.goda@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Phone: 215-662-3569