Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Penn Medicine cardiovascular disease fellowship strives to train outstanding cardiovascular physicians and scientists who will become leaders in academic cardiovascular medicine. The foundation of our fellowship is rigorous clinical training obtained through experiences at our three hospitals. Additionally, fellows lead and participate in a wide range of scholarly activities within the basic, translational, clinical, quality improvement, implementation, and healthcare delivery sciences.
Total Program Size
12
10
10
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1628141F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
94
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
226
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
226
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
16
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1414121023
Beeper or Home Call
20
16
99
Program Director
First Name
Frank
Middle Name
Eric
Last Name
Silvestry
Degrees
MD, MBA, MD
Address
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
Cardiology 11-133 S PCAM
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.192567 39.947697)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Denice
Last Name
Susini
Address
Univ of Pennsylavnia Health System
11-125 S Perelman Ctr for Adv Med
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.193257 39.947556)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
85.90
% IMG
11.70
% DO
2.30
% Female
36.50
% Male
63.50
Total Physician
100
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $82,720 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $85,532 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $89,130 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
32
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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