Clinical Training
The Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh provides comprehensive, high-caliber clinical training designed to produce master clinicians and future leaders in cardiovascular medicine. Fellows gain broad exposure to a large and diverse patient population across multiple clinical settings and benefit from intensive mentorship by experienced and dedicated clinician educators.
Through a combination of multidisciplinary inpatient care and longitudinal outpatient experiences at both the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, fellows develop the clinical judgment, procedural expertise, and professionalism required to excel in academic or clinical practice.
Fellows also have access to advanced subspecialty training opportunities in:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Interventional Cardiology
In addition to superb clinical exposure, the program integrates mentored research and academic development, equipping fellows with the tools to pursue careers in academic medicine. Trainees engage directly with nationally recognized research programs in basic, translational, and clinical science across a wide range of focus areas, including:
- Cardiovascular Outcomes
- Electrophysiology (advanced mapping and ablation, novel pacemakers and defibrillators, machine learning, translational genetics)
- Cardiovascular Imaging (MRI, CT, nuclear, echocardiography, molecular imaging)
- Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Vascular Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiac Arrest, and Cardiogenic Shock (including mechanical circulatory support)
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation
- Advanced Percutaneous and Transcatheter Interventions (TAVR, edge-to-edge valve repair, LAA closure, septal ablation, and more)
- Translational Genetics (Inherited Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmias)
- Cardiac Amyloidosis and Cardio-Oncology
- Women’s Heart Disease and Cardio-Obstetrics
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Palliative Care
- Social Determinants of Health
- System-Wide Quality Improvement and Medical Education
Fellows completing the program emerge with exceptional clinical acumen, leadership experience, and scholarly perspective, prepared to provide the highest level of patient care and to advance the field of cardiovascular medicine.
For more information, please contact:
Denise Goppman
Fellowship Coordinator
412-647-3429
goppmanda@upmc.edu
Training Sites
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is the leading health care system in western Pennsylvania and is the clinical hub of one of the nation’s most renowned academic medical programs. Together with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC hospitals train more than 1,300 residents and fellows each year in 82 specialty areas.
UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore
UPMC Presbyterian is the flagship hospital of the UPMC health system and a major academic and research hub located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Founded in 1893, it is nationally recognized for excellence in organ transplantation, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, trauma services, and neurosurgery. As a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and leading referral hospital, Presby provides state-of-the-art care to patients from across the region and around the world.
UPMC Shadyside
UPMC Shadyside is a 520-bed, nationally ranked teaching hospital that has provided exceptional care to the Pittsburgh region since 1866. Home to the flagship campus of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Shadyside offers advanced specialty services, innovative research opportunities, and a strong academic partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. As a Magnet®-designated hospital, it is recognized for excellence in patient care, nursing leadership, and clinical education.
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS)
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is one of the nation’s most advanced and comprehensive VA health systems, providing exceptional care to Veterans across seven sites, including the University Drive campus. As a major academic affiliate of the University of Pittsburgh, VAPHS offers fellows unparalleled opportunities to train alongside expert clinicians and researchers in cutting-edge areas such as transplant surgery, geriatrics, mental health, and rehabilitation. With nationally recognized research centers and a strong emphasis on innovation, education, and service, VAPHS prepares the next generation of physician leaders dedicated to advancing Veteran and public health.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in women’s health, offering comprehensive care across obstetrics, gynecology, oncology, and a wide range of specialty services for both women and men. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee combines exceptional clinical training with a commitment to research and innovation through the Magee-Womens Research Institute – the nation’s first center devoted exclusively to women’s and infants’ health. With a century-long legacy of excellence, Magee provides fellows with a dynamic environment to advance patient care, education, and discovery in gender-specific medicine.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP)
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care and the region’s only hospital exclusively dedicated to infants, children, teens, and young adults. Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, CHP offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, and a full spectrum of subspecialty services. Its innovative John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center fosters groundbreaking discoveries in pediatric health, from genomics and immunology to transplantation and neuroscience, creating a rich environment for fellows to learn, collaborate, and advance child health.