Heart Failure & Transplant Fellowship program facts
Contact usThe Aurora Heart Failure & Transplant Fellowship is a one-year program. We select one new fellow each year. Training is based at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, which has a long tradition of excellence in the field of heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, mechanical circulatory support devices and cardiac transplantation.
We have the largest clinical population of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension patients in the state of Wisconsin, with the largest number of ongoing clinical trials in the region. We also have the largest transplant and VAD program in Wisconsin.
Aurora St. Luke's has been a Top 50 U.S. Hospital for the past several years, and remains ranked #1 in Wisconsin for cardiovascular care. Our facility offers state-of-the art cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratories; echocardiography and advanced imaging technology; and scientific research, along with nationally and internationally recognized expertise in the management of high-risk patients and performance of complicated procedures.
The Heart Failure and Transplant Fellowship is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program that trains at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. One new fellow is accepted to the program each year.
Program Director Asad Ghafoor, MD, FACC discusses the highlights of the fellowship and what you can expect from the program.
Training facility
The program’s clinical campus is Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. The facility provides fellows with a rich and challenging training experience, both at the bedside and in the lab.
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Curriculum
Fellows receive academically and clinically rigorous learning opportunities, providing the skills, knowledge and professionalism needed to become an advanced heart failure and heart transplant specialist.
Publications & clinical trials
Heart Failure & Transplant Fellowship faculty members and fellows regularly publish reviews, books and research, and conduct clinical trials. Explore their most recent publications and scholarly activities.
Salary & benefits
The Aurora Heart Failure & Transplant Fellowship offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage for you and your eligible dependents and many other perks.
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Apply to the fellowship
Learn how to apply to the Aurora Heart Failure & Transplant Fellowship program. Get information about candidate requirements and the application process.