Application Process:

Applicants to the USC Cardiovascular Fellowship Program must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All fellowship positions will be offered through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) and only accept applicants through the NRMP Match. To apply to our accredited program please search the ACGME ID number in MYERAS. ACGME program number is 1410514292.

For further information, please contact us:

Helga.vanherle@med.usc.edu
Dr. Helga Van Herle, Program Director

Sarahlun@usc.edu
Sarah Luna, Program Coordinator

Program Requirements:

A completed application must include:

• ERAS common application form

• Curriculum Vitae

• Medical School Transcript

• Personal Statement

• Board Exam Transcript/s: USMLE and/or COMLEX

• 3 Letters of Recommendation, including one from current program director

International Graduates must possess valid ECFMG certificates. We only accept J-1 visas. US clinical experience is required.

Applications submitted through ERAS will be reviewed. If your application is selected for an invitation to interview, you will be contacted via email. 

Interview Day:

The interview day gives applicants the opportunity to learn more about our fellowship program and a chance to discover what it is like to be a Cardiology Fellow at USC. The day starts with a brief welcome from our division chief and an overview of the fellowship from our Program Director. It will include a delineation of our curriculum and mentorship programs. Applicants then go to their individual interviews with faculty members. Interviews will be held virtually via Zoom. 

You will also have the opportunity to meet current fellows throughout the day virtually via Zoom. Applicants are encouraged to ask any questions they have regarding the fellowship program to faculty, staff and fellows.

A typical interview day will conclude with a virtual tour of the state-of the art LA General/USC Medical Center, Keck Medical Center, and the USC Keck School of Medicine Health Sciences Campus.