Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship
The fellowship is a two year, GME-recognized program housed in the Division of Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The first year is focused on advanced echocardiography with an emphasis on interventional echocardiography, and the second year is focused on cardiac CT and MRI.
Fellows will have opportunities to participate in specialized clinics and will have cutting-edge research opportunities throughout their fellowship. Ample time will be available for research activities, and fellows are expected to produce significant scholarly work during their two-year training. Our fellowship graduates go on to have successful careers in both academic and private practice, often with leadership roles in cardiac imaging.
About the Fellowship
Education
Our Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging fellowship training program is a two-year, GME-recognized program within the Division of Cardiology at Northwestern University. Offering two fellowship positions annually, we follow a standard GME academic calendar (July 1 through June 30).
Clinical Experience
Our fellows achieve exposure and competency in the following areas:
Year 1- Advanced Echocardiography
- 3D echo
- Strain
- Interventional echo
- Advanced quantitation
- Adult congenital heart disease
Year 2- Advanced Imaging
- Full-spectrum CT
- Full-spectrum MRI
Research
In addition to a strong clinical program, fellows are expected to participate in a wide variety of research projects, from basic/translational to clinical research.
Eligibility
Fellowship requirements:
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship training, per ABIM guidelines or the international equivalent
- ABIM board certification or board eligibility
- Must secure full Illinois State Medical License prior to July 1
- Applicants must also possess valid ECFMG certification and secure the appropriate visa sponsorship
Application Process
We appreciate your interest in our program. The application period for the 2025-26 year is now closed.
The following documents are required from each candidate:
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (1 Page Max.)
- USMLE Transcript with STEP I, II and III scores
- ABIM Board Certificate
- ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
- ACLS and BLS Certifications
- One letter of recommendation from Cardiovascular Disease Program director
- Two letters of recommendations from cardiologists familiar with candidate's work
- McGaw GME Fellowship Application
Please forward all application materials to Christine De Luca.
Meet Our Fellows
Kifah Hussain, MD
Residency: Stroger Hospital
Fellowship: University of Chicago - North Shore
Rishi Shrivastav, MD
Fellowship: Mount Sinai Morningside
Maxine Tang, MD
Residency: University of California Los Angeles -Olive View Medical Center
Fellowship: University of Chicago
Blair Tilkens, MD
Fellowship: Aurora Health Care
More Information
Further program details, including our housestaff manual and a sample training contract, are available on our McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University site.