Mission and Goals

Mission

Our mission is to develop highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers who deliver evidence-based, patient-centered, and team-based cardiovascular care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Program Goals

By completion of the fellowship, graduates will be able to:

• Deliver high-quality, specialized care
• Provide efficient and guideline-directed management of cardiovascular disease in ambulatory and inpatient settings
• Manage high-acuity cardiovascular conditions
• Evaluate and treat common and complex conditions including:
  • Acute coronary syndromes
  • Arrhythmias
  • Acute and chronic heart failure
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Post-procedural complications
• Develop critical care cardiology competency
• Demonstrate proficiency in ICU-level cardiovascular management including:
  • Hemodynamic interpretation
  • Mechanical circulatory support concepts
  • Escalation pathways for unstable cardiovascular patients
• Practice within interdisciplinary teams
• Communicate effectively with cardiologists, surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Contribute to healthcare quality and safety
• Complete a measurable quality improvement or scholarly project and present a capstone at the end of the fellowship