Training in Scholarship and Leadership (Combined Fellowship Program)

A wide range of clinical and basic research opportunities are available for trainees. Our faculty’s research interests encompass fundamental studies of gene regulation using model systems in lower eukaryotic organisms, clinical trials of new pharmacologic agents or interventional devices, large epidemiologic database studies, and other fields.

The Division of Cardiology encourages early exposure to these opportunities through an annual Cardiology Research Forum where faculty members showcase their research interests and projects for fellows. In addition, fellows and faculty members present and receive feedback on their ongoing or evolving research projects at a weekly Cardiology Research Conference led by Anand Rohatgi, M.D.

Formal Training Opportunities

Formal training in clinical research methods is available through the Department of Population and Data Science as part of a degree program or as individual courses. These courses complement the numerous diverse clinical research opportunities provided by the Dallas Heart Study. Additionally, short courses are periodically offered in biostatistics, experimental design, medical and scientific writing, grant strategies, and experimental methodology. Fellows presenting at national meetings can take advantage of practice sessions to hone their communication skills in a collegial, constructive atmosphere.

Close Relationships

The Division of Cardiology enjoys extensive and close relationships with other research units within UT Southwestern. See a partial list of the departments and centers we work with on our research page.

A Note about Research

All fellows in the combined clinical/research or the dedicated research training programs will identify a mentor from within the Division of Cardiology or other university faculty, subject to the approval of the Fellowship Program Director.

While all fellows on the Clinical Investigator and Physician Scientist tracks will devote at least one year to investigation, a serious commitment to a research career in almost any discipline will require additional training. Such additional training will be planned in concert by the trainee, research mentor, and Division Chief, and may extend past the fellowship to a junior faculty appointment.