The duration of the interventional cardiology fellowship program is one year, with a maximum of two positions offered each academic year. Applications need to be submitted through the Electronic Residency Applications Service (ERAS). Beginning in the 2025-2026 application cycle, one position will be filled through the National Resident Matching Program (“The Match”). The second position will be filled outside of the Match.

How to Apply

All applicants must participate in the National Resident Matching Program and must complete the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application with a signed statement indicating that the information in the application is true. If you are applying to a program outside of the match, you will need to fill out the Application for Graduate Medical Education Form.

Materials for all Applicants

The following items are necessary for completion of the application:

  • Dean's letter
  • Recommendation letters
    • Two letters from physicians currently acquainted with the applicant
    • Reference letter from program director for each prior training program
  • CV
  • Medical school transcript*
  • Personal statement
  • Copy of  scores for each examination taken

If you are an international medical graduate, please submit the following in addition to the items listed above:

  • ECFMG certificate with current validation date

Applicants with previous U.S. training, practice experience, or Medical Staff Membership/Privileges must provide the following documentation:

  • Copy of California Medical License, if licensed*
  • Letter of good standing from licensing board of any state where licensed*
  • Letter from Medical Staff Office of any facility where staff privileges have been held*

Items marked with an * are required prior to beginning fellowship.

Contact Us

Following a review of your application, we will contact you sometime at the end of August if an invitation to interview is extended by the Fellowship Program Director. For the 2025-2026 cycle, the tentative (virtual) interview dates are Friday October 25, 2024 and Friday November 1, 2024). If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Byron Bolton, Cardiology Sub-Specialty Fellowship Coordinator, by email at bbolton@llu.edu.