University of Minnesota Program
About This Program
The University of Minnesota Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship emphasizes comprehensive clinical training and research. Fellows gain expertise in imaging, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure, and critical care medicine. With annual cohorts of 6-8 driven trainees recruited from across the US and world, UMN provides an atmosphere of camaraderie and support to help fellows achieve their goals of becoming cardiologists on the cutting edge of medical knowledge. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Valmiki Maharaj, MD
University of Minnesota Medical School
Primary Program Contact
Julie Xiong, MD
Univ of Minnesota Med Ctr
Locations
One Veterans Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55417
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 55440
640 Jackson St
St Paul, MN 55101-2595
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 9, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 8, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 14 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.