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of interventional topics and assist in research requirements of the fellows. In addition,
the fellows have complete access to the Hoag 2 cardiology conference room (with an
additional two computers, and full audio-visual setup for presentations), and the Hospital
Library, with ready access to all available literature, both hard copy and digital formats.
Literature not available at Winthrop is available at the Stony Brook School of Medicine
Campus through internet access, supplied to the fellows.
Housing is provided to interventional fellows and located within 2-3 blocks of the
hospital for quick and easy access while on call. Fellows also receive standard benefits,
including health insurance, meal vouchers and free parking privileges.
Administrative support is provided by the Academic Coordinator, who facilitates all
aspects of the interventional fellowship program, including the integration of the various
clinical rotations, evaluation process, arrangement of benefits, and other relevant issues.
In addition, cath lab administrative support is provided by the Cath Lab Operations
Manager, including the purchase of lead aprons, scrubs and other needs.
6. CONFERENCES
The Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program provides its trainees with a series of
didactic and interactive teaching conferences that, throughout the year, enhance and
complete the learning experience. These include the following conferences.
Core Curriculum Cath Conference, Wednesdays at 7:45 AM (mandatory)
o Includes didactic lectures by faculty (voluntary, full-time and guest),
fellows and physician assistants, as well as angiogram and interventional
procedural case reviews (see attached schedule)
• Role of Fellow: Run each conference, assures attendance of
fellows and voluntary faculty, and provide didactic teaching and
supervision of general cardiology fellows.
Interventional Clinical Case Conference, Fridays at 7:45 AM (mandatory)
o Includes intervention specific case-based teaching, with review of
angiograms, pathology, non-invasive imaging, and autopsy information as
available, in order to improve interventional procedural skills and periprocedural
management.
• Role of Fellow: Selection of cases to review, gathering of relevant
data, and participation in discussion of interventional patient care.
Cardiac Cath / TCV Conference, Biweekly Thursdays at 7:30 AM (mandatory)
o Includes discussion of risks, benefits and alternatives to percutaneous vs.
open surgical procedures, and enables interpersonal skills and
communication through interaction with colleagues from surgery as well
as cardiology
• Role of Fellow: Run each conference, decide on and present cases
to faculty for discussion.
Case-Based Learning Mondays at 7:45 AM (mandatory)
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