Hypertension and Vascular Biology Fellowship
The objective of the Cedars-Sinai Research and Clinical Fellowship in Hypertension and Vascular Biology is to provide an experiential learning environment for obtaining research competency in translational research and clinical trials.
The program is designed for a diverse group of physician-scientists who have completed their general medical training and are interested in pursuing one of the following medical subspecialties:
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- General internal medicine
We believe that encouraging the fellow's potential to generate crucial medical evidence that supports practice decisions — rather than simply absorb the published evidence — is integral to optimizing treatment outcome and keeping pace with the increased prevalence of cardiovascular diseases.
The fellow is mentored in all aspects of a research project, including the following: critically appraising study designs, designing study protocols, implementing strategies for data collection and analysis and interpreting complex translational research data. The fellow is expected to build a high-quality research portfolio, including abstract presentations at national meetings, grant writing, and manuscript publications in peer-reviewed journals.
The fellow will be exposed to challenging cases of treatment-resistant primary hypertension and patients with secondary hypertension who are referred to our weekly Hypertension Clinic, staffed by faculty members of the Cedars-Sinai Hypertension Center.
This fellowship is for two years. At the end of the two-year program, the fellow gains sufficient clinical experience to sit in for the American Society of Hypertension qualifying examination in clinical hypertension. A third year is available for those who wish to devote an additional year to full-time research.
Training & Curriculum
Fellows gain comprehensive experience in all facets of the Hypertension and Vascular Biology Fellowship, as well as specialized training in current therapeutic modalities.
Application Information
Learn about the rigorous Hypertension and Vascular Biology Fellowship application process and view application instructions.
We are proud to name so many esteemed physicians and highly regarded researchers, all representing nearly every major medical discipline, as members of the Hypertension and Vascular Biology Fellowship training program leadership and faculty.
Our current and past fellows are helping to shape the future of the Hypertension and Vascular Biology Fellowship through their commitment to patient care and unparalleled research.
Facilities & Resources
Fellows have access to some of the best-equipped clinical and research facilities in the world.
- Laboratory in the Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion
- Hypertension and Vascular Biology Research Center
- Smidt Heart Institute Clinic, supervision provided by faculty cardiologists
- Desktop space with laptop or desk computer, Internet and VPN connection
- Cellphone provided, linked to Cedars-Sinai email and shared-drive access
- Administrative and Human Resources assistance provided by the Smidt Heart Institute
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